Governor Kathy Hochul met with leaders from over 200 New York college campuses on August 26, 2024, to emphasize the importance of updating emergency safety plans for the upcoming fall semester. With a focus on addressing potential campus protests and threats, she reinforced the need for robust safety measures and connected institutions with vital resources….
Governor Hochul’s Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has shut down over 1,000 illegal cannabis shops across New York, helping to protect communities and support licensed retailers. The task force has seized nearly 7,500 pounds of illegal cannabis valued at $28.9 million, which has contributed to a significant increase in legal cannabis sales—more than doubling compared…
The “Money in Your Pocket” initiative is designed to help New Yorkers by connecting them with over 70 programs that can make life in the city more affordable. Each week, trained city staff and CUNY students will visit more than 20 underserved neighborhoods and NYCHA buildings to ensure residents can access these valuable benefits. Building…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up yellow tonight in honor of International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. “Today, we reflect on the inhumanity of slavery, remember those in Haiti who fought in the name of the…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the largest civil rights settlement in the city’s history, securing 850 apartments for voucher holders and imposing a $1 million penalty on Parkchester Preservation Management for discriminatory housing practices. The landmark settlement highlights the city’s commitment to protecting tenants from source-of-income discrimination, ensuring access to affordable housing for…
Democratic mayor adams wants to make living in basements the norm?Mayor Eric Adams does support the idea of making basement apartments a more viable and safe housing option in New York City as part of his broader strategy to address the city’s housing crisis. However, his goal is not to make living in basements the…
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