Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Freida D. Foster as Chair and Renee Delgado as Vice Chair of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). Foster, a Board member since 2009 and former Vice Chair, brings 16 years of experience, having reviewed thousands of appeals and contributed to modernizing WCB systems, including implementing NYS Paid…
The White House has sent a letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III announcing a wide-ranging internal review of several Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The review, guided by an executive order on “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,”…
The latest report shows inflation holding steady at 1.9% while wages continue to climb, giving Americans more spending power. Since President Trump took office, real wages have risen 1.3% over the past year and increased every month, with prices for everyday goods like gasoline, eggs, and smartphones dropping. Energy costs are down, back-to-school shopping is…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced the second round of the NY SWIMS Initiative, offering $53 million in grants to help municipalities and nonprofits build, renovate, and improve swimming facilities across New York. The program aims to increase access to safe swimming—especially in underserved communities—by funding pools, natural swim areas, safety amenities, and accessibility features. With…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than 16,500 New Yorkers aged 25–55 have already applied for the new CUNY and SUNY Reconnect program, which offers free tuition, books, fees, and supplies for adults pursuing careers in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, engineering, and green energy. Starting in Fall 2025, the program aims to help…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the opening of 13 new clubhouses across New York City’s five boroughs to support people living with serious mental illness. These community-driven spaces, backed by a $30 million investment from city and state funds, offer a welcoming environment where members can build social connections, access health and legal services, and…