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New York’s Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul and Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Smartphone Ban in NYC Public Schools for 2025-2026 . Video

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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,…

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Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on $270 M

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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…

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Curtis Sliwa, a candidate for NYC Mayor in 2025, at the Skywise Lounge. Video

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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…

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New York. Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments: A Transformative Community Development

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The Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) project, announced on July 10, 2025, by Mayor Eric Adams, Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development, and Artspace Projects, Inc., will deliver 283 affordable rental apartments and a 28,000 square-foot cultural arts center at 366 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. This $254 million initiative, supported by nearly $100 million in…

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City of New York Files Legal Brief Supporting Immigrant Resident Arrested at Court Hearing, Emphasizing Public Safety and Due Process

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The City of New York has filed an amicus brief in federal court in support of Jose Luis, a former NYC public school student who was arrested during a routine immigration hearing. The brief, submitted in Jose Luis v. Larocco et al., underscores the public safety and legal risks of detaining individuals who are actively…

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NYC Launches ‘Financial Literacy for Youth’ Initiative to Empower Students

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On June 18, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and NYC Public Schools, announced the groundbreaking “Financial Literacy for Youth” (FLY) initiative, aimed at equipping every public school student with essential money management skills by 2030. Unveiled during the Mayor’s State of the City address earlier this year,…

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