On August 8, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX11’s Morning News to honor Stew Leonard Jr. for his heroic actions. During a recent PIX11 segment, Leonard Jr. saved the life of engineer Kurt Bennett, who choked on a piece of steak. Using skills from his Red Cross lifeguard training, Leonard Jr. performed the Heimlich…
Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a warning about back-to-school shopping scams as New Yorkers face rising costs due to inflation and looming tariffs. With families shopping early to save money during this major spending season, scammers are targeting parents and students with fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites that mimic legitimate retailers. To protect…
Governor Kathy Hochul is urging Congress and the White House to reverse a recent decision by the Trump administration to cut $87 million from New York’s counterterrorism and public safety programs. This reduction, announced shortly after a tragic mass shooting in New York City on July 29, 2025, could weaken law enforcement’s ability to protect…
Mayor Eric Adams has expanded New York City’s partnership with Summer, a student loan assistance company, to provide all residents with tools to manage student debt and plan for college expenses. The program offers personalized guidance on reducing monthly loan payments, enrolling in federal forgiveness programs, and saving on college costs. Building on a successful…
ALBANY, N.Y.—New York Governor Kathy Hochul decried President Trump’s tariffs as a “reckless trade war” on August 7, 2025, as new data revealed the policy’s steep toll on consumers. The tariffs, effective today, are projected to raise prices on everyday goods, costing New York households an estimated $4,200 annually in additional federal taxes. With prices…
Governor Kathy Hochul initiated the $400 million Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative with its first public workshop on August 6, 2025, at the Albany Capital Center, engaging hundreds of Albany residents, businesses, and officials. The CAP initiative, backed by $200 million for strategic downtown revitalization, $150 million for cultural enhancements like the State Museum, $40…