Governor Kathy Hochul announced that October is New York State College Application Month, with application fees waived at SUNY (up to five applications per student, Oct 20–Nov 3), CUNY (NYC high school students Oct 27–Nov 21; students outside NYC Nov 10–21), and dozens of private colleges—nearly 130 campuses statewide. With typical fees of $50–$90 per…
On August 26, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge from the White House, inviting K-12 students and educators nationwide to explore the world of artificial intelligence. In a video shared on AI.gov, Trump highlighted AI’s potential to transform industries and the economy, drawing from her experience using the technology to create…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams rode the subways overnight last week with WABC-TV’s N.J. Burkett on the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Subway Safety Plan and discussed the city’s progress supporting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and ensuring riders feel safe while using the subway system. Since the start of the plan last February, 4,000…
On August 4, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) to all precincts in Brooklyn, following a successful pilot launched in April. These teams address non-emergency issues such as illegal mopeds, abandoned vehicles, encampments, outdoor drug use, and noise complaints, significantly…
July 27, 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement after joining a meeting hosted by members of the New York congressional delegation with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in Washington, DC earlier today: “First, I’d like to thank Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries, Dean Nadler, and…
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…