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Hochul Extends Executive Order Letting NY Pharmacists Give COVID-19 Vaccines, Urges Federal VFC Access

New York Governor Kathy Hochul extended Executive Order 52 for at least 30 days, allowing pharmacists statewide to keep administering COVID-19 vaccines and preserving easy access for all New Yorkers. She also urged the federal government to add COVID-19 shots to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, while directing the Department of Health to explore…

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New York News Hochul Names Kathy Moser Acting Head of New York State Parks

Hochul Names Kathy Moser Acting Head of New York State Parks

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Kathy Moser as acting commissioner of the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, pending Senate confirmation next year. Ms. Moser, a veteran conservation executive who most recently served as chief conservation and policy officer at the Open Space Institute and previously was a deputy commissioner at the…

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NYC Mayor Adams Sets Citywide 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Starting October 24

Mayor Adams Sets Citywide 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Starting October 24

Mayor Eric Adams has announced that starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bikes in New York City will have a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit. The new rule aims to improve safety for everyone—whether walking, biking, or driving—by creating clear and consistent rules for riders. This change brings NYC in line with…

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Historic $3.5 Billion Vision Plan Approved to Transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal into Modern Maritime Hub and Vibrant Waterfront Community

New York City leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, have announced the approval of a groundbreaking $3.5 billion plan to revitalize the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. This ambitious project will create a state-of-the-art, all-electric 60-acre maritime port, 6,000 new homes with 40% affordable units, 28 acres of open public space, and over 275,000…

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New York City Joins Fight Against Federal Military Role in Local Policing

New York City has thrown its weight behind California’s legal battle to block the federal government from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles, joining a coalition of 13 municipalities. In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Ninth Circuit, the group argued that cities—not the military—hold the authority and expertise to manage public safety while…

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