New York. Governor Hochul Urges Federal Action on Drone Threat Detection and Mitigation

On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…

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New York. Governor Hochul Celebrates Grand Opening of NSTC EUV Accelerator at Albany NanoTech Complex

On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, marking a milestone for U.S. semiconductor innovation. As one of three NSTC flagship R&D facilities nationwide, the EUV Accelerator, operational since July 1, features North America’s only publicly-owned High…

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Governor Hochul Orders Assessment of Trump’s Tariffs Impact on New York Economy

On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced proactive measures to evaluate the economic fallout from the Trump Administration’s tariff policies, which have caused cost increases and supply chain disruptions across New York. State agencies, directed by Kathryn Garcia, must compile data by September 30 on tariff impacts affecting consumers, small businesses, farmers, construction, tourism,…

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Mayor Adams Expands “Schoolyards to Playgrounds” Program with 11 New Sites

Summary: On July 14, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, announced the opening of 11 new schoolyard sites under the “Schoolyards to Playgrounds” program. This initiative, part of the “We Outside Summer” campaign and funded by a $770,000 investment from the Fiscal Year 2026…

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Mayor Adams Highlights Citywide Doula Initiative on “Hear From the Mayor” Radio Show

On July 13, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on the “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on 107.5 WBLS, hosted by Gary Byrd, to discuss critical city initiatives, including the innovative citywide doula program. Joined by guest Theresa Lasbrey Peters, a dedicated doula, Mayor Adams emphasized the program’s impact in addressing maternal health disparities, particularly…

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Jim Walden: A Campaign for Common Sense in New York

 Jim Walden is running for mayor of NYC — bringing his relentless energy and passion for justice to the people of New York City. Meeting on Boardwalk Jim Walden, a mayoral candidate for New York City, addressing a crowd in Brighton Beach boardwalk during the meeting with brooklybers July 9 2025 . Walden emphasizes his commitment to fighting for New Yorkers and bringing common…

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