Say goodbye to scrolling and snapping in class — New York is pulling the plug on smartphones in public schools. On the last day of the school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the state will go fully “distraction-free” this fall, banning personal devices from the first bell to the last. Schools must lock in their…
With a brutal heat wave gripping the city, Mayor Eric Adams is calling on New Yorkers to dial down the AC and give the power grid a breather. In a statement released June 25, Hizzoner urged residents to crank thermostats up to the highest comfortable setting, shut off unused appliances, and hold off on running…
On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a major milestone in Micron’s historic $100 billion investment in Central New York with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), a nearly 20,000-page report marking one of the most comprehensive project reviews in New York State history. The DEIS outlines Micron’s commitment to environmental stewardship…
Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant 28% reduction in crime along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, the result of eight months of targeted enforcement under “Operation Restore Roosevelt,” part of the city’s broader “Community Link” initiative. Spearheaded by interagency collaboration and strategic outreach, the effort has led to steep drops in burglaries, assaults, robberies, and other…
Mayor Eric Adams visited University Heights in the Bronx after a major five-alarm fire injured 15 people, including firefighters and EMS workers. He thanked the first responders for their bravery and stressed the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which are believed to have caused the fire. The blaze started on the front porch of a 115-year-old…
On June 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the public from Albany to affirm that ensuring the safety of New Yorkers remains her highest priority. In response to President Trump’s announcement and evolving global developments, Governor Hochul has engaged closely with senior public safety officials, including the State Police, homeland security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity experts….
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