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Governor Hochul Invests $7.5 Million to Launch Youth Safe Spaces Across New York

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $7.5 million in funding to establish four Youth Safe Spaces across New York State, offering free, voluntary, peer-led programs for young people ages 12 to 24. These community-based centers will provide safe and inclusive environments where teens and young adults can access mental health resources, build peer connections, and reduce…

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Governor Hochul Launches Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Ban in New York K-12 Schools

As the new school year begins, Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding parents to review New York’s new Distraction-Free Schools policy, which enforces bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in all K-12 public schools, charter schools, and BOCES. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, students will be prohibited from using smartphones and internet-enabled personal devices during the entire school…

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NY News Governors Push for Offshore Wind Support Amid Labor Day Call

New York. Governors Push for Offshore Wind Support Amid Labor Day Call

On Labor Day 2025, five Northeast governors—Kathy Hochul (N.Y.), Maura Healey (Mass.), Ned Lamont (Conn.), Dan McKee (R.I.), and Phil Murphy (N.J.)—issued a joint statement urging the Trump Administration to preserve offshore wind permits. They hailed the industry’s 5,000-strong workforce, largely unionized, as a driver of economic growth, with billions in private investment fueling job…

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Governor Hochul Appoints Biotech Powerhouses to Lead New York’s Emerging Technology Advisory Board

SEO-Friendly Summary:Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the formation of a new biotechnology-focused Emerging Technology Advisory Board, led by Pfizer’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Andrew Baum and The Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Debi Brooks. The board brings together top leaders from biotech, philanthropy, and academia to bolster New York’s position as a national leader…

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Mayor Adams Bolsters NYC Workforce with Doug Lipari Appointment and Historic Investments

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Doug Lipari as the executive director of the Office of Talent and Workforce Development, leveraging Lipari’s extensive experience to advance equitable job opportunities. With over a decade in city government, Lipari previously led the Office of Community Hiring, which, since 2024, has integrated over $3.3 billion in…

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Mayor Adams Expands CDL Training Program for Justice-Involved New Yorkers ( Video)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a significant expansion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program for justice-involved individuals, set to grow 15-fold in 2026, training 300 New Yorkers. Partnering with Emerge Career, the program has already proven successful, with every 2025 graduate securing high-paying CDL jobs with salaries between $78,000 and…

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