Governor Kathy Hochul announced that gun violence in New York State has reached its lowest point since 2006, with a 26% drop in shooting incidents with injuries through 2024. Areas such as Long Island, Syracuse, Rochester, and Niagara Falls showed marked improvements, contributing to a statewide trend. Hochul credits these reductions to a 1,200% increase…
On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….
Speaking at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference in Erie County, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices through a newly signed law to study reparations for slavery in New York. She reflected on the state’s overlooked past, where one in five New Yorkers were once enslaved, and celebrated the NAACP’s…
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the establishment of the Empire AI Consortium, aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research for the public good in New York. While the initiative seeks to position New York as a leader in AI innovation, critics are raising concerns about potential misuse of taxpayer dollars and the implications for a free-market…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the eight finalists for the 10th annual 43North startup competition, which will take place on October 10 in Buffalo, New York. These startups, representing a variety of industries such as AI, fintech, and foodtech, will compete for one of five $1 million prizes. The 43North program, funded by New York…
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