Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have opened a first-of-its-kind Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility near the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Sunset Park, a state-of-the-art yard that receives new subway cars by truck, rail, or barge and connects directly to NYC Transit tracks so trains can be tested and put into service faster. Completed…
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin unveiled a Council-led five-point package to combat antisemitism and strengthen community safety—combining new legislation, security measures, and expanded education. The plan includes a $1.25 million, two-year commitment to the Museum of Jewish Heritage to grow Holocaust education citywide. – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the expansion of the Suffolk Crime Analysis Center, a critical hub for law enforcement collaboration across New York State. With nearly $1 million in state funding, the center’s capacity has been tripled, increasing its staff and technological capabilities. The expanded facility aims to improve intelligence sharing, crime analysis, and investigative…
In a recent press conference, Mayor Eric Adams addressed the ongoing federal investigations into his administration, asserting that he remains focused on the city’s governance and does not coordinate with prosecutors. He responded to questions regarding Sheena Wright’s departure, expressing concern over the disrespect she faced, while also emphasizing his commitment to confidentiality in private…
The Weeksville Heritage Society was founded in 1968 to preserve and celebrate the history of Weeksville. Location: Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn, NY Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn nypap.org Places: Hunterfly Road Houses, Public School 243 New York Non-profit Business –
Governor Kathy Hochul today extended an Executive Order which provides the State with greater flexibility to procure the resources necessary for municipalities to support asylum seekers and provide them with humanitarian aid. This Executive Order follows Governor Hochul’s public address to New Yorkers on the asylum seeker crisis. “New York State continues to deploy significant resources to…