SEO-Friendly Summary:Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the formation of a new biotechnology-focused Emerging Technology Advisory Board, led by Pfizer’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Andrew Baum and The Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Debi Brooks. The board brings together top leaders from biotech, philanthropy, and academia to bolster New York’s position as a national leader…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a significant expansion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program for justice-involved individuals, set to grow 15-fold in 2026, training 300 New Yorkers. Partnering with Emerge Career, the program has already proven successful, with every 2025 graduate securing high-paying CDL jobs with salaries between $78,000 and…
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Meeting – August 26, 2025 On August 26, 2025, President Donald J. Trump convened his cabinet in Washington for a wide-ranging policy discussion. The meeting served as a platform for the President to reinforce his administration’s economic strategy, outline ongoing trade and energy initiatives, and present measures addressing healthcare, public safety,…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s comprehensive measures to combat organized retail theft have led to a significant decline in retail theft, with a 12% year-over-year decrease in New York City and a 5% reduction statewide in 2025. Backed by over $40 million in funding for dedicated Retail Theft Teams, tougher criminal penalties, and new laws targeting the…
On August 26, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge from the White House, inviting K-12 students and educators nationwide to explore the world of artificial intelligence. In a video shared on AI.gov, Trump highlighted AI’s potential to transform industries and the economy, drawing from her experience using the technology to create…
Aug. 25, 2025: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Western New York educators outlined plans to enforce New York’s new bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across K-12 schools this fall, following statewide law aimed at distraction-free learning. The policy bans unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices all day — including lunch and study hall — while…