New York City posted 2,192 overdose deaths in 2024, down 28% from 3,056 in 2023, marking the first meaningful decline in a decade, Mayor Eric Adams said Oct. 28, 2025. Provisional DOHMH data show broad-based improvement across all five boroughs, led by Staten Island—off nearly 50%—while the Bronx still has the highest fatality rate. City…
Governor Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers impacted by Washington Republicans’ devastating cuts to health care, food assistance and other critical programs. With nearly three million New Yorkers at risk of losing the food assistance they receive from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting November 1 due to the GOP’s federal government shutdown, the…
Gov. Kathy Hochul is throwing the book at boozy and reckless drivers this Halloween, unleashing a flood of state troopers and local cops on New York roads from Oct. 25 through Oct. 31. Fueled by traffic-safety cash, the no-nonsense blitz will slam sobriety checkpoints, DWI patrols, and speed traps on partygoers and lead-foots, with officials…
Announced on October 23, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a $10 million Municipal Child Care Pilot that will provide on-site, affordable care for children as young as six weeks old to employees of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Opening in September 2026 at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new power supply contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer and one of the North Country’s largest employers. The contract includes a commitment of $30 million in capital investments and supports 500 jobs at Alcoa’s Massena Plant for the next 10 years. …
Governor Hochul: “Do not bet against New York City. Do not bet against our financial services sector because we are strong. We’re as strong as the bronze pillars you see right here that surround us with that sense of strength and endurance, because that’s what this building reflects.” Hochul: “To have this investment at this…