September 4, 2023 Lisa Zornberg, Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for being here. I’m Lisa Zornberg, City Hall Chief Counsel, and we’re here for a great event today. The Adams administration has detailed an ambitious working people’s agenda to lift up the working New Yorkers who keep…
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $45 million has been awarded to improve seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program. First announced in February 2022, FAST NY is designed to prepare and develop sites across the state to jumpstart New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to…
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new conceptual agreement to extend the Roosevelt Island Master Lease and a separate agreement to begin a joint planning effort oriented around future development on the island, marking an important step toward ensuring the Island’s long-term stability and future growth. This initial…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 864 on September 25, 2025, extending Section 2 of EEO 862 for five days to address the ongoing influx of asylum seekers and resulting humanitarian crisis. Citing authority under New York State law, the City Charter, and the Administrative Code—and building on the continuing state…
Governor Hochul Announces GE Vernova to Invest $96 Million to Drive Energy Innovation at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company’s Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center’s…
The New York City Council approved Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” proposal, a set of citywide zoning changes that will support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic growth by removing outdated restrictions on businesses and enabling more vibrant commercial corridors. This initiative represents the largest overhaul of New York City’s commercial and manufacturing…