Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $20 million in clean water grants on August 6, 2025, in Albany, NY, to bolster water infrastructure across New York State during National Water Quality Month. The funding, split between the Green Innovation Grant Program ($17 million for 12 stormwater and water efficiency projects) and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grants…
ALBANY, N.Y.—Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled amendments to New York’s Discovery Laws, effective August 7, aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting crime victims while preserving defendants’ rights. Announced as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget, the reforms allocate $135 million to aid prosecutors and defenders in complying with discovery requirements. The changes address technical dismissals…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $40 million initiative to advance the environmental review and planning for reimagining Interstate 787, a nine-mile corridor along the Hudson River in New York’s Capital Region. The release of the Reimagine I-787 Planning and Linkages Study marks the start of a federal environmental review process aimed at addressing safety, connectivity,…
Summary: On August 6, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $600,000 investment to fund comprehensive ADA accessibility upgrades at the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). Administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), the funding will support vital improvements including an elevator, widened doorways, ramps, and enhanced restrooms to ensure…
New York City’s push to address its housing crisis gained momentum as the City Council’s Land Use and Zoning Committees unanimously approved Mayor Eric Adams’ Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, paving the way for a full Council vote. The plan aims to transform the vibrant Midtown South neighborhood by introducing thousands of new homes, leveraging its…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant $17 million increase in funding for the city’s five district attorneys’ offices, bringing their total budget to $633 million for fiscal year 2026. This 23% increase since Adams took office aims to bolster public safety by equipping prosecutors with resources to reduce case backlogs, expand diversion…