New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a Charter Revision Commission (CRC), chaired by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve the city charter for better government responsiveness and transparency, particularly in public safety and fiscal responsibility. The CRC includes former elected officials, civic and faith leaders, and community members, aiming to make the municipal government more…
Governor Hochul allocated $10 million in grant funding to support the reduction of domestic terrorism and targeted violence, leading to the establishment of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans in every county in New York State, following a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo. These funds enable multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment and Management teams, comprising law enforcement, mental health…
Governor Hochul appointed Merideth Andreucci to lead the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI), tasked with coordinating New York’s semiconductor industry development, including Micron’s $100 billion investment in Central New York. Andreucci, with extensive experience in economic development and sustainability, will oversee efforts to advance semiconductor projects and grow the state’s semiconductor…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program, aiming to create 500 paid civic and service opportunities across SUNY campuses, with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado leading the initiative. The program, part of the 2024 State of the State agenda, will open applications in the coming weeks, allowing students to begin…
Lauren Andersen, University Associate Provost, Careers and Industry Partnerships, City University of New York: I’d like to welcome James Lovey. He’s the Vice President for Investments at Company Ventures, which is an NYC-based venture capital firm. He has supported tech-driven startups and has for many years run an internship program together with CUNY and his team,…
Governor Kathy Hochul was honored at a civic reception by the Kerry County Council in Ireland, recognizing her as New York’s first Irish American governor in nearly four decades. During her visit, she focused on economic development, signing an MOU to boost entrepreneurship and announcing a $50 million investment by Niacet to enhance New York’s…
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