New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of, and swore in, Robert S. Tucker, Esq. as the 35th commissioner of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). Tucker serves as secretary of the FDNY Foundation, is an honorary fire commissioner of the City of New York, and his first job ever in…
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address the ongoing…
Gov. Kathy Hochul is betting big on the future of tech — dropping $5 million to launch AI and Society departments across eight SUNY campuses. The goal? To keep New York on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence while making sure the tech works for people, not against them. From battling online hate to boosting…
Governor Hochul just dropped a $5 million challenge to innovators: fix New York’s wireless dead zones. The state is officially accepting bold ideas through its ConnectALL initiative — looking for tech-savvy, scalable solutions to bring reliable cell service to every corner of the state, from subway platforms to mountain towns. Grants range from $1 to…
On January 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law a series of high-profile initiatives aimed at addressing critical national issues. Among the most notable actions were expanded efforts to combat anti-Semitism, the full-capacity activation of the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay, and a push to tackle radical ideologies in K-12 education. The…
Governor Kathy Hochul met with leaders from over 200 New York college campuses on August 26, 2024, to emphasize the importance of updating emergency safety plans for the upcoming fall semester. With a focus on addressing potential campus protests and threats, she reinforced the need for robust safety measures and connected institutions with vital resources….