Mayor Eric Adams Announces the Intention to Nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant to Serve as New York City’s Corporation Counsel – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced his intention to nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant as the city’s next corporation counsel. Goode-Trufant is a longtime public servant, having spent more than 30 years in the New York…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, has launched the final phase of the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project. This historic infrastructure initiative aims to fix leaks in the world’s longest tunnel and secure New York City’s drinking water for future generations. The project, which has been in the works…
“Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 30 members of the New York State Incident Management Team (IMT) have been deployed to Asheville, North Carolina to provide operational support for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The team is made up of skilled emergency response professionals who will assist local first responders. They will set-up a stand-alone…
Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David C. Banks announced groundbreaking changes to the NYC public school admissions process, aimed at expanding student access and empowering families. The updates include allowing citywide middle school applications, unlimited high school options, and a new admissions tool developed with MIT to provide better insights for families. These changes seek…
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $90 million state grant initiative to replace lead service lines and enhance drinking water infrastructure throughout New York. The funding focuses on removing harmful lead pipes, particularly in underserved communities, to ensure safer drinking water for residents. This effort aligns with federal initiatives, aiming to improve water quality and…