Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of New York State’s partnership with GoGoGrandparent, a ride and delivery service that helps older adults access free transportation. Administered through the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and local offices for the aging, the program has already provided 24,000 rides since 2022, supporting seniors with…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Doug Lipari as the executive director of the Office of Talent and Workforce Development, leveraging Lipari’s extensive experience to advance equitable job opportunities. With over a decade in city government, Lipari previously led the Office of Community Hiring, which, since 2024, has integrated over $3.3 billion in…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a significant expansion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program for justice-involved individuals, set to grow 15-fold in 2026, training 300 New Yorkers. Partnering with Emerge Career, the program has already proven successful, with every 2025 graduate securing high-paying CDL jobs with salaries between $78,000 and…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined News12’s “Ask the Mayor” segment to discuss pressing issues, including a recent surge in gun violence, school safety, and affordable housing. Addressing a series of shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn, Adams outlined a full mobilization plan targeting hotspots, gang activity, and repeat offenders, with a focus on…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision for a revitalized Penn Station is moving forward, with federal funding secured in April 2025 following discussions with President Trump. This funding enables over $1 billion to be redirected to other vital projects while Secretary Duffy leads the request for design proposals. This progress brings New York City closer to a…
Summary: In a wide-ranging interview on Bloomberg’s Businessweek Daily (August 26, 2025), New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed federal threats of deploying the National Guard, insisting the city is reducing crime with over 23,000 illegal guns removed and record drops in shootings and homicides. Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo’s past policies on bail reform, cannabis,…