Hochul Touts Housing, Childcare Push to Bolster New York’s Appeal New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, in a discussion at the Economic Club of New York, outlined her strategy to enhance the state’s competitiveness by addressing affordability, a key concern for families and businesses. She pinpointed housing costs as the top challenge, advocating for aggressive construction…
New York City has thrown its weight behind California’s legal battle to block the federal government from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles, joining a coalition of 13 municipalities. In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Ninth Circuit, the group argued that cities—not the military—hold the authority and expertise to manage public safety while…
On August 19, 2025, New York City, led by Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful arrests of immigrants at mandatory court hearings. The brief, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, argues that…
Governor Kathy Hochul chaired the New York State Financial Control Board’s 50th anniversary meeting, emphasizing New York City’s robust financial stability. She highlighted the city’s balanced budget, absence of operating deficits, and disciplined fiscal management, noting that none of the five statutory triggers for a control period have been met. Hochul praised collaborative efforts with…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the opening of 13 new clubhouses across New York City’s five boroughs to support people living with serious mental illness. These community-driven spaces, backed by a $30 million investment from city and state funds, offer a welcoming environment where members can build social connections, access health and legal services, and…
Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced that New York City students in grades 3–8 made significant strides in 2024–2025 state tests, with English Language Arts proficiency rising by 7.2 percentage points and math by 3.5 points — the city’s highest rates since 2012 and above the state average. Gains were seen across all…