New York State law enforcement issued 49,948 tickets during a weeklong traffic enforcement campaign surrounding Super Bowl celebrations, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The crackdown, running from February 3-9, 2025, resulted in 1,021 citations for impaired driving and 8,536 for speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols targeted reckless driving statewide. Officials underscored the initiative’s role in…
Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled two free snowmobiling weekends, Feb. 28–March 2 and March 7–9, allowing out-of-state and Canadian riders to explore the state’s 10,000 miles of trails without registration fees. The initiative aims to bolster winter tourism and local economies while promoting New York as a premier outdoor recreation destination. Riders must…
Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York’s commitment to reproductive rights, rejecting Louisiana’s request to extradite a New York-based doctor accused under its restrictive abortion laws. Hochul emphasized New York’s shield laws, which protect healthcare providers from out-of-state legal actions, and issued a law enforcement directive prohibiting cooperation with certain warrants. The move solidifies New York’s…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Border Czar Tom Homan to discuss strategies for addressing migrant-related crime, including targeting violent gangs and enhancing law enforcement cooperation. Adams announced plans to reinstate ICE operations on Rikers Island to assist in criminal investigations and expand NYPD involvement in federal task forces. Emphasizing public safety as…
SEO Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul has opened applications for the Empire State Summer Service Corps, offering 150 paid internships for SUNY students to gain hands-on experience in community service, education, sustainability, and mental health initiatives. Backed by AmeriCorps funding, participants will commit 300+ hours to service while developing leadership and career skills. Applications are open…
SEO Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced I-81 Connect, a mobile app providing real-time traffic updates, project notifications, and direct access to state officials overseeing the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse. The app, the first of its kind for a NYSDOT infrastructure initiative, aims to enhance public engagement, reduce commuter disruptions, and improve…
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