Summary: A New York City detective was shot and wounded in Queens during a carjacking response involving officers from the 109th Precinct and Queens South Narcotics. Mayor Eric Adams condemned state laws that allow repeat offenders back on the streets, noting the suspect, 28-year-old Kevin Dubuisson, has a long history of violent crimes and was…
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest at least $41 million in its Schenectady Center of Excellence to expand generator operations, creating 50 new high-tech jobs in New York’s Capital Region. Supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes facility renovations, new equipment,…
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the full expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life “Q-Teams” across Staten Island following a successful pilot program that cut non-emergency response times by an average of 50 minutes and addressed more than 41,000 calls citywide. Q-Teams target everyday issues that impact neighborhood safety and cleanliness…
From new chip plants to massive AI data centers, President Donald Trump’s second term has sparked a surge of investment in American manufacturing and innovation. Apple, NVIDIA, and Micron have pledged hundreds of billions to expand U.S. production, while drugmakers like Johnson & Johnson and Roche are betting big on domestic research and development. Amazon,…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than 16,500 New Yorkers aged 25–55 have already applied for the new CUNY and SUNY Reconnect program, which offers free tuition, books, fees, and supplies for adults pursuing careers in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, engineering, and green energy. Starting in Fall 2025, the program aims to help…
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the opening of 13 new clubhouses across New York City’s five boroughs to support people living with serious mental illness. These community-driven spaces, backed by a $30 million investment from city and state funds, offer a welcoming environment where members can build social connections, access health and legal services, and…