SEO-Friendly Summary:Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the formation of a new biotechnology-focused Emerging Technology Advisory Board, led by Pfizer’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Andrew Baum and The Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Debi Brooks. The board brings together top leaders from biotech, philanthropy, and academia to bolster New York’s position as a national leader…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Doug Lipari as the executive director of the Office of Talent and Workforce Development, leveraging Lipari’s extensive experience to advance equitable job opportunities. With over a decade in city government, Lipari previously led the Office of Community Hiring, which, since 2024, has integrated over $3.3 billion in…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a significant expansion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program for justice-involved individuals, set to grow 15-fold in 2026, training 300 New Yorkers. Partnering with Emerge Career, the program has already proven successful, with every 2025 graduate securing high-paying CDL jobs with salaries between $78,000 and…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision for a revitalized Penn Station is moving forward, with federal funding secured in April 2025 following discussions with President Trump. This funding enables over $1 billion to be redirected to other vital projects while Secretary Duffy leads the request for design proposals. This progress brings New York City closer to a…
Summary: In a wide-ranging interview on Bloomberg’s Businessweek Daily (August 26, 2025), New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed federal threats of deploying the National Guard, insisting the city is reducing crime with over 23,000 illegal guns removed and record drops in shootings and homicides. Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo’s past policies on bail reform, cannabis,…
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Meeting – August 26, 2025 On August 26, 2025, President Donald J. Trump convened his cabinet in Washington for a wide-ranging policy discussion. The meeting served as a platform for the President to reinforce his administration’s economic strategy, outline ongoing trade and energy initiatives, and present measures addressing healthcare, public safety,…