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Governor Hochul of New York State Unveils Significant Investments in Crime Prevention and Public Safety in the FY25 Enacted Budget

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Enhances penalties for assaulting retail workers and earmarks $40.2 million for retail theft enforcement. Broadens the range of offenses eligible for prosecution as hate crimes. Allocates $389 million in targeted investments to communities to combat gun violence. Invests $40 million to bolster support for survivors of domestic violence and enhance prosecution efforts. Allocates $7.1 million…

New York Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook

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Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams have allocated over $22 million to support cultural organizations, demonstrating the administration’s robust fiscal management that enhances the city’s budget outlook. A sum of $18.3 million will be distributed over the next three fiscal years to the Cultural Institutions Group, benefitting 34 cultural organizations operating on city-owned property. Additionally, $4.3…

NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University

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NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: “I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus — like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing…

New York State Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget

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 Extending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 new Police Recruits This Year

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– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced investments he is making to double down on the decreases in shootings and homicides seen across the five boroughs over the last two years by adding two additional New York City Police Department (NYPD) police academy classes, in July and October, to the upcoming Fiscal Year…

NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on State Budget Agreement Extending Mayoral Accountability for two More Years

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– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an extension of mayoral accountability for two more years: “With the inclusion of mayoral accountability in the state budget, our administration has now secured every single one of our legislative priorities in the budget. Every. Single. One. “In the 22 years since mayoral accountability was implemented, New…

Follow-Up Hearing on Antisemitism at CUNY: Addressing the Damning Lippman Report – Monday, Nov. 25, 10 AM

Statement NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Following U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reducing Operating Hours at Four Northern Border Crossings in New York State

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Releases November 2024 Financial Plan Update With new Investments in Public Safety, Affordability, and Quality of Life Made Possible Through Administration’s Ongoing Strong Fiscal Management

Governor Hochul Announces $22 Million is Now Available to Strengthen and Modernize New York’s Electric Grid

Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City, As Brush Fire Threats Persist. Video

Mayor Adams Announces First-Ever Civil Service Exams for Multiple Public Safety Positions

Governor Hochul of New York State Unveils Significant Investments in Crime Prevention and Public Safety in the FY25 Enacted Budget

New York Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook

NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University

New York State Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 new Police Recruits This Year

NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on State Budget Agreement Extending Mayoral Accountability for two More Years