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What Is New York Voting for in November 2024? Ballot Proposals: Business Oversight and the Push for “Diversity”

NYC Election 2024: Key Ballot Proposals You Need to Know Before Voting Election Day 2024 is fast approaching, with early voting kicking off on October 26. Beyond electing candidates, New Yorkers will vote on six crucial ballot proposals—one state constitutional amendment and five changes to the New York City Charter. These proposals address vital issues…

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NY Free College Applications Return: SUNY, CUNY, and Private Schools Waive Fees for New York Students

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting October 21, high school seniors across New York will once again be able to apply to SUNY, CUNY, and more than 50 private colleges without paying application fees. As part of College Application Month, the initiative aims to ease financial burdens and encourage students to explore higher education options….

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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Yankees, Mets, Liberty Playoff Games Boost NYC Economy by $200 Million; Each Additional Home Game to Add $20-$25 Million

New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed that the 2024 playoff games of the Yankees, Mets, and Liberty have already generated nearly $200 million in economic activity for the city. With each additional home playoff game, the Yankees and Mets are expected to contribute between $20 million and $25 million. The Liberty’s postseason run could…

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New York Achieves 6-Gigawatt Solar Goal Early, Leading the Nation’s Clean Energy Transition

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 17, 2024, that New York State has reached 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity a year ahead of schedule, meeting a key Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal. This milestone delivers clean energy to over one million homes and businesses, backed by $9.2 billion in private investment…

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Mayor Adams Announces Early Completion of First Phase of East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, $10 Million Under Budget

Mayor Eric Adams revealed the early completion of the first phase of the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, designed to shield over 110,000 Lower East Side residents from future storms and rising sea levels. This section, covering East 15th Street to Asser Levy Playground, adds flood protection with raised parkland, floodwalls, and…

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White House. Biden Announces Over 1 Million Public Service Workers Receive Student Loan Forgiveness

President Biden announced today that over 1 million public service workers, including teachers, firefighters, and nurses, have benefited from student debt cancellation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This achievement marks a major milestone in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reform the student loan system. An additional $4.5 billion in forgiveness was granted…

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