The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has released its report on the November 19, 2024, death of Gary Worthy, who was fatally shot by NYPD officers in Queens after firing a gun that injured both an officer and a bystander. The investigation, which reviewed body-camera footage, witness interviews,…
“The Arches” Will Open May 24 Next to Former Site of “Brooklyn Banks,” Part of Broader Effort to Improve Public Space in Chinatown and Across Lower Manhattan Delivers on Commitment in Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Agenda,” Part of $375 Million Investment in Vibrant New Public Spaces in All Five Boroughs NEW YORK – New York City…
The White House has released a fact sheet highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to boost American manufacturing and create jobs through initiatives like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. The administration claims these policies have led to significant private sector investments in manufacturing across various industries, including semiconductors, electric vehicles, and clean energy technologies….
January 28, 2025 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement following the federal administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announcement that it would pause funding to different federal programs across the nation, including to New York City, which has received an average of $11.8 billion in federal grants…
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law that makes sure people with Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) roots are counted properly in New York State data. Until now, many people from these communities were grouped as “White,” which made it hard to understand their real needs. The new law will list groups like…
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “Households that rely on HEAP, most of whom include someone who is an older adult, young child or an individual with a disability, have already had to wait too long for this vital assistance as colder days and nights become more common….