On August 8, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX11’s Morning News to honor Stew Leonard Jr. for his heroic actions. During a recent PIX11 segment, Leonard Jr. saved the life of engineer Kurt Bennett, who choked on a piece of steak. Using skills from his Red Cross lifeguard training, Leonard Jr. performed the Heimlich…
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed “Desha’s Law” (S.5539A/A.785A), a pivotal piece of legislation requiring all public schools across New York State to implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans. Signed at the Buffalo Bills Training Camp, with attendance from NFL and Bills officials, and the family of Desha, the bill’s namesake, this law…
“‘Trade Unions Are a School of Communism,’ Said Lenin – Reflecting on Labor Movements’ Past and Present Impact”On October 15, 2024, President Joe Biden celebrated new data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) showing union representation petitions have doubled since the start of his administration—the first increase in five decades. Biden emphasized his administration’s…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $15 million has been awarded to support 19 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included core capital grant and tax-credit funding from Empire State Development, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs…
On Friday, June 14th, 2024, an off-duty NYPD officer was carjacked at gunpoint by two armed suspects believed to be Venezuelan migrants in Harlem, New York City. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM when the suspects approached the officer while he was seated in his personal 2020 BMW at West 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue.[1][2][3][4]…
The August PCE report indicates that inflation has fallen to 2.2%, mirroring pre-pandemic levels, while reduced interest rates are making it easier for Americans to purchase homes, cars, and operate small businesses. President Biden pointed to an economic growth rate exceeding 10% during his administration, along with increased incomes and stronger savings for families. He…