New York. Penn Station Repairs To Cause Commuter Nightmare
CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge has the latest on the renovations and repairs starting at Penn Station and how they’ll affect commuters.CBS New York news videoNew York Midtown News
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Statement on Floyd Bennett Field
August 21, 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on Floyd Bennett Field: “For months, Governor Hochul and I have been urging the federal government to allow us to use Floyd Bennett Field to help house some of the more than 100,000 asylum seekers who have sought our…
New York. Mayor Eric Adams Restores Funding for Community Schools, Makes new Investments in Summer Rising for Young New Yorkers
Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. We’re here today to acknowledge our city’s investment in the academic success and social enrichment of our young people. Our mayor has exciting budget‑related news to share with you,…
New York. Mayor Adams Expands ‘Trash Revolution’ to Brooklyn’s Community District 2
New York City’s “Trash Revolution” is set to continue its rollout in Brooklyn, as Mayor Eric Adams and sanitation officials announced plans to containerize trash collection in Community District 2. Building on the success of West Harlem’s transition to sealed, rodent-resistant bins, the initiative will bring Empire bins to schools and high-density residential buildings in…
NY Governor Hochul Creates More Opportunities to Access State Jobs, Allowing Work Experience as an Alternative for College Degrees
In an effort to open up more employment opportunities to a broader range of New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Department of Civil Service updated qualifications for hundreds of state jobs to allow for consideration of equivalent experience as an alternative for college degrees. This change builds upon Governor Hochul’s commitment to…
NYC Mayor Fights For Legal Cannabis Industry By Celebrating Opening Of First Black Woman-Owned Legal Dispensary In Brooklyn, Recommits To Closing Down Illegal Smoke Shops
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn. Building on an announcement in his State of the City address last month, Mayor Adams recommitted to supporting the equitable growth of the legal cannabis market and ensuring justice-impacted individuals are not undermined through…