Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 221 New York State and local government employees have been deployed to assist recovery efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia following Hurricane Helene. The teams, comprising National Guard members and personnel from seven state agencies and three municipalities, are providing essential operational support, including the transportation of 89…
President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help support over a million displaced and conflict-affected people with clean water, food, hygiene support, medical care, and other essential needs. The United States provides humanitarian assistance…
In a CNBC interview, Mayor Eric Adams defended his re-election campaign, emphasizing his pro-growth, pro-business leadership in contrast to Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani. Adams dismissed Mamdani’s platform as unrealistic, warning that policies like rent freezes and government-run services threaten small businesses and economic progress. He cited job growth, record-breaking tourism, and major investments as…
… President Biden announced the approval of $1.2 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 153,000 borrowers currently enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. The Biden-Harris Administration has now approved nearly $138 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 3.9 million borrowers through more than two dozen executive actions. The…
In conjunction with White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities, Administration announces more than $500 million in additional investment for resilience Across the country, Americans are experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change. In just the first eight months of the year, there have been 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters – more than any…
Mayor Eric Adams has expanded New York City’s partnership with Summer, a student loan assistance company, to provide all residents with tools to manage student debt and plan for college expenses. The program offers personalized guidance on reducing monthly loan payments, enrolling in federal forgiveness programs, and saving on college costs. Building on a successful…