In a recent appearance on NY1’s Mornings on 1, Governor Kathy Hochul reinforced her proposal to ban smartphone use in schools during class hours, citing concerns over student distractions, mental health, and declining social skills. Backed by Tech:NYC, a major technology advocacy group, Hochul emphasized the need to create a focused learning environment and reduce…
Press Briefing by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Happy Tuesday. Hope everyone had a restful Memorial Day — an observant one, as well. Let’s get started. For months, the President made clear that Congress must meet its basic constitutional responsibility to prevent…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Kathy Moser as acting commissioner of the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, pending Senate confirmation next year. Ms. Moser, a veteran conservation executive who most recently served as chief conservation and policy officer at the Open Space Institute and previously was a deputy commissioner at the…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several municipal buildings will be lit green tonight in recognition of Mental Health Action Day — a global movement highlighting the importance of mental health and empowering participants to strengthen connection and community. “Over the past decade, we have seen an alarming rise in anxiety and hopelessness among too many people, including young people here…
During a live interview with Reverend Al Sharpton, NYC Mayor Eric Adams delves into the importance of the National Day of Prayer. Adams underlines the vital role of faith in governance and promotes the recognition of various religious perspectives in public affairs. Drawing from personal anecdotes, he illustrates how his faith has influenced his decisions,…
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor the election on Oct. 3 in certain jurisdictions in the state of Alaska to ensure compliance with the minority language accessibility requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. On election day, the Civil Rights Division will be monitoring in the following…