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New York . Governor Hochul Proposes New Initiatives to Make Homeownership More Affordable and Accessible

Affording the American Dream. As her fourth proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed significant actions that build upon her ongoing commitment to addressing the housing shortage and increase affordability by creating more homeownership opportunities, and taking actions to protect housing affordability for everyday New Yorkers. Building on Governor…

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Mayor Eric Adams Discusses Tax Relief, Congestion Pricing, Subway Safety, and Immigration on 94.7 The Block

Mayor Eric Adams joined 94.7 The Block’s Jonesy in the Morning to discuss his administration’s legislative priorities and respond to pressing concerns facing New York City. Among the key proposals, Adams highlighted the “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” bill, which seeks to eliminate city income taxes for residents earning below 150% of the…

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NYC Emergency Orders 723, 724, 725: Asylum Seekers and Jail Reforms Reveal Urban Crisis in 2025

New York Extends Emergency Orders Amid Ongoing Crises Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has extended three emergency executive orders, addressing persistent challenges in the city’s jails, the influx of asylum seekers and Department of Correction operations. The orders, numbered 723, 724 and 725, were extended for five days starting Jan. 3, underscoring the…

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Governor Kathy Hochul Announces New CDPAP Partnership With Independent Living Centers as Part of Plan to Strengthen Home Care Services for New Yorkers

Governor Hochul today announced that New York State and Public Partnership LLC (PPL) are partnering with 11 Independent Living Centers (ILCs) as part of the State’s plan to strengthen the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) for New York’s home care users. New York’s ILCs are among more than 30 community-based partners who will work…

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Governor Hochul Unveils New 2025 Policies to Put Money Back in New Yorkers’ Pockets

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced three new policies that will put money back in the pockets of millions of New Yorkers. Because of new laws championed by Governor Hochul, this week marks the first implementation of an increased minimum wage, the nation’s first paid prenatal leave law, and a ban on insulin co-pays for state-regulated…

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New York. Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo as Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, Announces Several New Efforts to Pay Nonprofit Providers Faster

– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Michael Sedillo as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Sedillo will oversee the office’s efforts across city government to develop and promote a culture of customer service, introduce data-driven performance management measures, and reform practices, policies,…

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