New York Congressman Lee Zeldin has stated that his focus remains on his current job, despite speculation surrounding a potential role as the state’s attorney general. Zeldin’s comments come as Governor Kathy…
State funding aims to cut utility bills and accelerate transition to electric heating Governor Kathy Hochul announced up to $150 million in new funding to expand installation of energy-efficient heat pumps across New York State. The program focuses on small residential buildings and aims to reduce utility costs, cut emissions, and accelerate the transition to…
In his first 100 days, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a major expansion of universal child care, introducing free 2-K programs, adding over 1,000 new 3-K seats, and streamlining access for families across New York City. The administration plans to scale 2-K from 2,000 seats to 12,000 citywide, aiming for full universal coverage…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on March 30 the expansion of a pilot program offering free, on-site child care to certain municipal employees. Starting April 30, applications will open to all DCAS staff as well as full-time City employees assigned to 1 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. The program will serve approximately 40…
Governor Kathy Hochul launched New York’s Maple Month, urging residents to support local sugar makers by visiting Maple Weekends on March 21–22 and March 28–29, when farms across the state open their doors for tours, tastings, and demonstrations of how sap becomes syrup. New York ranks second nationally in maple production and produced 829,000 gallons…
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are urging families with kids turning 3 or 4 this year to apply for free 3-K or Pre-K by Friday, February 27, 2026, highlighting that applications are open to eligible families regardless of language or immigration status and are not first-come, first-served—anyone who applies…