– The City of New York today — as part of a coalition of 22 cities and counties from across the country — has filed an amicus brief to protect federal funding for Planned Parenthood and their affiliated health centers , which provide critical reproductive health care services such as pregnancy tests, educational programs, elective abortions, cancer screenings,…
On October 29, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion federal investment to upgrade and electrify port infrastructure nationwide, supporting 40,000 well-paying union jobs. Speaking from the Port of Baltimore, Biden emphasized the importance of cleaner operations to reduce pollution and improve air quality in nearby communities. The funding includes $147 million for Maryland’s…
Buying a fixer-upper can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but knowing where to startwith renovations can feel overwhelming. Should you begin with structural repairs, update thekitchen, or tackle outdated bathrooms? Prioritizing the right projects can save you money,enhance your home’s functionality, and increase its value.At US Levin General Construction, we’ve helped countless homeowners transform…
New York City is facing its first drought warning in 22 years, as Mayor Eric Adams escalated the city’s drought status on Monday, November 18, 2024[1][2]. This decision comes amid record dry conditions and an increased risk of brush fires across the five boroughs. Drought Warning Details The drought warning is the second of three…
Mayor Eric Adams is cleaning house, torching nearly 1,400 illegal smoke shops and seizing $95 million in shady cannabis since launching “Operation Padlock to Protect” in May 2024. In a May 14, 2025, victory lap, Hizzoner unveiled plans to flip vacant, padlocked storefronts into legit pizzerias, barber shops, and legal weed stores, supercharging NYC’s record-breaking…
As the Biden administration celebrates the American Climate Corps’ achievements during Climate Week, New Yorkers are left pondering the real benefits and challenges of these initiatives in their own communities. During Climate Week, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work as Part…