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Mayor Adams Introduces $10,000 Family-Building Benefits for NYC Employees, Covering Adoption, Surrogacy, and Donor Costs

Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new initiative offering up to $10,000 in reimbursement for non-union New York City employees and retirees to cover adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor expenses. As the first major U.S. city to provide such comprehensive support, the program aims to attract and retain top talent while promoting equity…

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NY Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at United Bodegas of America Gala. Video

How New York’s Governor Dedicated Her Speech to Criticizing President Trump — But Received “No Big Applause” A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Muchas gracias. Buenas noches. Radhames, you have been a great friend and a champion of the United Bodegas of America in a way that is so incredible. Let’s…

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New York Governor Announces $25M V-FIRE Grants and $10M Stipend Program to Support Volunteer Firefighters

Governor Hochul Awards $25 Million in New York State Funding for the Volunteer Fire Service A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Good morning, good morning. This is a place I feel right at home. You do not know this about me, but, for 30 years — 30 years ago, this year…

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Mayor Eric Adams Welcomes Home NY-TF1 and FDNY Teams After Hurricane Relief Missions in Florida and North Carolina

Mayor Eric Adams proudly welcomed back 192 members of the Urban Search and Rescue New York Task Force 1 (NY-TF1) and the FDNY Incident Management Team (IMT) after their deployment to aid recovery efforts in Florida and North Carolina following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Activated by FEMA and managed by NYC Emergency Management, the team…

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President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for New York After August 2024 Storms

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a disaster declaration for New York on October 21, 2024, following severe storms and flooding that struck Lewis, Oswego, and Suffolk counties on August 18-19, 2024. The declaration enables federal assistance to support state, tribal, and local recovery efforts, including funding for emergency repairs and hazard mitigation statewide. Eligible…

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