THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless and brazen attack. I condemn this attack unequivocally. I am clear-eyed: Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact. Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room…
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 Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Permits As of July 2023, members of the public may apply for permits authorizing take-offs and landings of unmanned aircraft (UA), or drones, throughout New York City. The NYPD, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOT), reviews these permit applications and either approves or disapproves them. A permit is…
Summary: On July 14, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, announced the opening of 11 new schoolyard sites under the “Schoolyards to Playgrounds” program. This initiative, part of the “We Outside Summer” campaign and funded by a $770,000 investment from the Fiscal Year 2026…
This afternoon, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel. President Biden updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on U.S. military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict. President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu U.S. coordination with the United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and others…
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright: All right, all right! What are we here for? Audience: Just pay! First Deputy Mayor Wright: When do we want it? Audience: Now! First Deputy Mayor Wright: Got it! Done! Good afternoon. I am First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and I would like to welcome you today to this wonderful, wonderful day. The sun is…