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In a groundbreaking move toward progress, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has been awarded the prestigious M/WBE Excellence Award for successfully handing out over $1 billion in contracts—not to the best companies, mind you, but to the right demographic groups. Because who needs an open market when you can have open favoritism? At… Read more: NYC’s New Motto: Merit Is Out, Quotas Are In!

Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY) introduced bill #H.R.2204. This bill requires an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101 (a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS,… Read more: Congressman from New York State Introduced Bill to Identify and Deport Foreign Students Who Express Support for Terrorism and Hate

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $19.4 million project to rehabilitate two aging bridges on I-87 in Rockland County’s village of Suffern. Built in the 1950s, these critical Thruway structures will undergo deck replacements, joint repairs, and other safety upgrades, ensuring smoother and safer travel for 120,000 daily drivers. The project,… Read more: Gov. Hochul Kicks Off $19.4M Bridge Rehab Project on NY Thruway

This week on Sunday political shows, Trump Administration officials highlighted major accomplishments, including education reform, national security efforts, and immigration enforcement. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon emphasized school choice and local control in education. Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized activist judges while reinforcing law enforcement actions. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz detailed strategic strikes against… Read more: White House. Trump Administration Showcases Success: Education, National Security & Immigration Reform

Governor Kathy Hochul is doubling down on New York’s stance as a safe haven for reproductive rights, signing a law that shields abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution. The legislation allows doctors to keep their names off prescription labels, protecting them from legal threats by anti-choice states. With this move, Hochul is sending a clear message:… Read more: Gov. Hochul Shields NY Docs from Anti-Choice Attacks with New Law

🔹 NYC Health + Hospitals initiative aids recently incarcerated individuals🔹 Phones help connect to health care, mental health treatment, jobs & housing🔹 Part of Adams’ broader Mental Health Week efforts Mayor Adams Announces NYC Health + Hospitals has Connected More Than 1,000 Medically-Vulnerable New Yorkers Leaving Rikers Island With Smartphones to Increase Access to Health… Read more: Mayor Adams: 1,000+ Vulnerable New Yorkers Leaving Rikers Get Free Smartphones for Health & Housing Access

🔹 New picks for Family, Criminal & Civil Courts🔹 Mayor vows to keep NYC safe & justice system running🔹 Meet the judges set to shake up the bench New York. Mayor Adams Makes 11 new Judicial Appointments  – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced 11 new judicial appointments — five appointments to Family… Read more: Adams Names 11 New Judges to NYC Courts to Tackle Crime & Justice”

Mayor Adams Releases New Report Highlighting Best Practices for Building Family-Friendly Public Spaces  – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today released “Building a Family-Friendly City: Design Guidelines for a Safer, More Livable Public Realm,” a comprehensive report laying out best practices for… Read more: New York. Mayor Adams Unveils Report on Making NYC Public Spaces More Family-Friendly

​On March 20, 2025, Sam Corcos, a representative from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox News’ ‘The Ingraham Angle’ to discuss the Trump administration’s initiatives aimed at reducing wasteful government spending. ​Fox News During the segment, they elaborated on DOGE’s mission to identify and eliminate inefficiencies within… Read more: The US is in a ‘really deep hole right now,’ expert says

​Recent reports indicate that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has blocked a $52 million payment intended for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Established by former President Donald Trump and led by Musk, DOGE aims to identify and prevent unnecessary government expenditures. ​Binance This action has garnered significant attention, with various sources highlighting the… Read more: DOGE blocked a $52 million payment from going to the World Economic Forum

New York’s Court of Appeals has struck down the city’s non-citizen voting law, affirming lower court rulings that deemed it unconstitutional. The decision marks a significant victory for U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and election integrity advocates, who argued the law undermined the fundamental principle that voting is a right reserved for U.S. citizens. Malliotakis criticized… Read more: New York’s Non-Citizen Voting Law Struck Down: A Victory for Election Integrity

Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York State. The Governor joined State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald to update New Yorkers on the cases and encouraged everyone to ensure they are current on all recommended immunizations. There… Read more: As Measles Cases Spread, NY Governor Hochul Launches New Web Portal to Support Access to Vaccines and Public Health Information