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Follow-Up Hearing on Antisemitism at CUNY: Addressing the Damning Lippman Report – Monday, Nov. 25, 10 AM

FOLLOW UP HEARING ON ANTISEMITISM AT CUNY ON THE LIPPMAN REPORT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 10AM: Two years ago, we held an unprecedented hearing in the City Council that exposed rampant, unchecked antisemitism in the CUNY system. Due to our efforts exposing these systemic failures, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the Hon. Judge Jonathan Lippman…

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NY Governor Announces Statewide Burn Ban In Effect Until November 30 Due to Increased Fire Risk. Video

Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…

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NYC Ramps Up Campaign Against Subway Surfing: New Technology and Student-Driven Messaging to Save Lives

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD, and NYC Public Schools are intensifying efforts to curb the dangerous rise in subway surfing, which has tragically claimed six lives in 2024. The city is deploying 911-driven drone teams to locate and stop subway surfers, and officials urge residents to report sightings. In addition, the “Subway Surfing…

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NY Free College Applications Return: SUNY, CUNY, and Private Schools Waive Fees for New York Students

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting October 21, high school seniors across New York will once again be able to apply to SUNY, CUNY, and more than 50 private colleges without paying application fees. As part of College Application Month, the initiative aims to ease financial burdens and encourage students to explore higher education options….

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New York Achieves 6-Gigawatt Solar Goal Early, Leading the Nation’s Clean Energy Transition

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 17, 2024, that New York State has reached 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity a year ahead of schedule, meeting a key Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal. This milestone delivers clean energy to over one million homes and businesses, backed by $9.2 billion in private investment…

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NY State. Balancing Youth Mental Health, Social Media Regulation, and Constitutional Freedoms in a Market Economy

In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…

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