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New York State Governor Extends Application Deadline for Income Eligible Homeowners to Apply for Emergency Repair Grants for July and August Extreme Weather Events

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Governor Kathy Hochul today extended the application deadline for homeowners to apply for emergency repair grants for the July and August 2024 extreme weather events across the state. Under this program, administered by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), emergency home repair assistance is available to eligible homeowners who reside in the impacted counties below. Funding…

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Governor of New York Kathy Hochul Declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Expands Support for Survivors

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a statewide proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, reinforcing her administration’s commitment to supporting survivors and strengthening protections. Her FY26 budget proposal includes doubling funding for rape crisis programs and mandating that all hospitals provide trained forensic examiners. The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence…

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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Combat Retail Theft in New York City

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Plan Includes Prevention and Intervention Efforts, Enhanced Enforcement to Stem Increase in Shoplifting Report Follows December Summit with NYPD, Attorney General, Five DAs, Small Businesses, National Retailers, Union Leaders, Local BIDs, Chambers of Commerce, and More NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the release a comprehensive plan to combat retail theft…

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News NY Mayor Eric Adams Talks Congestion Pricing

Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Congestion Pricing, Property Fraud, and Workforce Policy on 94.7 The Block

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During a recent interview on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy in the Morning,” Mayor Eric Adams discussed several pressing civic and policy issues impacting New York City residents. He acknowledged concerns over congestion pricing near the 59th Street Bridge and committed to further review, while noting that the program is overseen by state authorities. The mayor…

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NYC Public Schools Revamp Admissions: Mayor Adams Expands Middle and High School Choice for Families

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Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David C. Banks announced groundbreaking changes to the NYC public school admissions process, aimed at expanding student access and empowering families. The updates include allowing citywide middle school applications, unlimited high school options, and a new admissions tool developed with MIT to provide better insights for families. These changes seek…

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NY State. Balancing Youth Mental Health, Social Media Regulation, and Constitutional Freedoms in a Market Economy

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In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…

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