New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed flags on state buildings to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 7, and ordered major landmarks— including One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo and Kosciuszko bridges, Empire State Plaza, Niagara Falls, Grand Central Terminal’s Pershing Square Viaduct, Moynihan Train Hall, and more…
“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations. We are grateful to the Biden Administration for their support, but ultimately we need further assistance from Congress. Passing the Counter-UAS…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Marks Hurricane Ida Anniversary with $1.2 Billion Flood Protection Plan In a significant move on the third anniversary of Hurricane Ida, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a comprehensive strategy to protect the city from flooding and climate threats. With over $1.2 billion allocated to infrastructure improvements across…
The Office of the Mayor expresses deep condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a global spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, unity, and peace profoundly impacted billions, including the diverse communities of New York City. Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting on his personal faith and a significant 2024 Vatican meeting with Pope Francis,…
Car Slams into Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn; Driver in Custody Brooklyn, NY – A man has been taken into custody after intentionally crashing a gray Hyundai into the Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters in Crown Heights . The incident, which occurred around 8:50 PM, involved the driver repeatedly ramming the vehicle into the building’s side entrance . Police…
Governor Kathy Hochul says Amtrak will restore every suspended or combined Empire Service train between New York Penn Station and Albany–Rensselaer starting in early March—reversing proposed multi-year reductions tied to the East River Tunnel project. Nearly three million New Yorkers use the state-supported route each year, and Hochul argues riders shouldn’t “suffer disproportionately” during regional…