New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Institute for Community Living, has announced a $77 million redevelopment of the Emerson-Davis Family Residence in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. This project will transform the outdated facility into a modern 11-story, 103-unit development, featuring 61 supportive apartments for parents with…
Summary: On July 16, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to address critical state issues, including federal budget cuts, housing affordability, and the upcoming smartphone ban in public schools. She criticized seven New York Republican representatives for supporting cuts that threaten 67,000 healthcare jobs and an $8 billion hit to…
Summary: On July 16, 2025, the City of New York, in support of a coalition led by Attorney General Letitia James and 20 states, filed a legal declaration challenging the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) termination of over $351 million in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program funding. These funds, appropriated by Congress,…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the implementation of bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across New York City’s public schools, the nation’s largest school system, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative aligns with New York State’s Distraction-Free Schools law, mandating all K-12 public school districts, charter schools,…
Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on $270 Million 385-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn First Project of Multi-Phase Innovative Urban Village Program To Redevelop Christian Cultural Center’s Campus. Development Includes Commercial Space for Grocery Store Offering Fresh Produce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is underway at Innovative Urban Village Phase…
BROOKLYN, NY – In a fervent address at the Skywise Lounge, mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa delivered what supporters called a “historical speech,” outlining his vision for New York City and sharply critiquing his opponents. The event, captured in a YouTube video transcript, served as a rallying cry for Republicans, independents, and even some Democrats, urging…