Governor Kathy Hochul marked Earth Day on April 22, 2025, by unleashing $60 million in Environmental Bond Act cash for Green Resiliency Grants, aimed at fortifying New York’s flood-prone towns with beefy stormwater systems and tough infrastructure. Part of the hefty $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, the funds…
The City of New York, under the leadership of Mayor Eric Adams, has successfully completed a $42.3 million investment in flood mitigation infrastructure in Brooklyn’s East Flatbuttsh and Canarsie neighborhoods, enhancing public safety and reducing the risk of property damage through innovative green infrastructure solutions. Meta AI Response: Here is a potential title and summary…
The Office of the Mayor expresses deep condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a global spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, unity, and peace profoundly impacted billions, including the diverse communities of New York City. Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting on his personal faith and a significant 2024 Vatican meeting with Pope Francis,…
On April 18, 2025, at the AAMA 2025 Business Council Breakfast, New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke candidly about the tough road Black mayors face. He described taking over a city hit hard by COVID-19, with closed businesses, high crime, and a $7.5 billion migrant crisis. Despite these hurdles, Adams shared big wins: more…
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, pivotal clashes on April 19, 1775, that ignited the American Revolutionary War. Highlighting the bravery of minutemen who stood against British forces, the proclamation celebrates iconic moments like Paul Revere’s midnight ride and…
On April 15, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by Hudson Valley law enforcement and elected officials, announced a strategic initiative to refine New York’s discovery laws, emphasizing judicial efficiency and public safety in her State Budget negotiations. Since the 2019 discovery reforms, felony case dismissals in Ulster County have risen from 3.6% to…