Month: March 2025
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Emergency Executive Order 773
March 29, 2025 Download Emergency Executive Order 773 WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet…
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Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Prepare for Expansion of Red-Light Cameras in Nation’s Largest Automated Enforcement Network
March 31, 2025 Vendor Verra Mobility Identified to Manage NYC’s Network of Camera Enforcement Programs Against Red-Light Running, Speeding, Obstructing Bus Lanes, and Operating Overweight Trucks on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Program’s Expansion Builds on Adams Administration’s Commitment to Keep NYC’s Streets Safe NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of…
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Elon Musk Talks Government Cuts, Social Media Wars, and Future Tech in Fiery Town Hall
Elon Musk Discusses Government Reform, Social Media, and Future Innovations in Q&A Session In a wide-ranging Q&A session on March 30, 2025, Elon Musk tackled critical issues surrounding U.S. government reforms, federal waste, social media censorship, and the future of technology. Speaking candidly, Musk emphasized the urgent need to restore meritocracy, cut bureaucratic inefficiencies, and…
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Congress News. The House passed the Deterrent Act to keep foreign interference out of our universities.
Congratulations to Congressman Michael Baumgartner on the passage of his bill The DETERRENT Act (H.R. 1048), or the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, is a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the financial relationships between U.S. colleges and universities and foreign entities. Key aspects…
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NY Gov. Hochul Stands Firm on Subway Safety, Mental Health, and Budget Talks
Governor Kathy Hochul joined Politics Unusual to discuss critical state issues, from subway crime to mental health care and budget negotiations. She defended her administration’s efforts to improve subway safety, citing a 50% drop in crime compared to past decades, and emphasized the state’s role in funding overtime for police patrols. On mental health, she…
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White House. DOGE’s War on Waste: Trump’s Team Vows to Fix Broken Government
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on a mission to slash fraud, fix broken systems, and restore accountability in Washington. In a fiery Special Report interview, top officials exposed jaw-dropping government waste—from $500 billion lost in fraud to babies receiving small business loans. Elon Musk called the inefficiency “mind-blowing,” while officials pledged to streamline…
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TRUMP ORDERS CRACKDOWN TO CLEAN UP CRIME AND FILTH IN D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to restore law and order in the nation’s capital, launching a full-scale effort to fight crime, deport illegal immigrants, and clean up the city’s streets, parks, and monuments. The order establishes the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, bringing together federal agencies to tackle…
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NY Faces Brutal $360M Blow to Health & Addiction Services as Feds Slash Funding
New York Governor Kathy Hochul sounded the alarm today over the devastating impact of federal budget cuts gutting more than $360 million in vital health programs across the state. The cuts include $300 million from the Department of Health, crippling public health infrastructure, $40 million from addiction services, threatening treatment access, and $27 million from…
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Governor Hochul Visits Watervliet Elementary School to Highlight 2025 State of the State Affordability Agenda
March 27, 2025 Albany, NY Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Watervliet Elementary School to speak with students and parents about her 2025 State of the State Affordability Agenda. “I made a promise to New Yorkers: their family would be my fight,” Governor Hochul said. “ With rising costs making it harder for families to make ends…
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Infrastructure
March 27, 2025 Albany, NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $50 Million Available Through an Expansion of the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program Expands Program to Nearly $300 Million for Open Access and Public Infrastructure Request for Applications Available Here; Submission Deadline April 25 Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the launch of Phase 4 of New York…
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Mayor Adams, DSS Commissioner Celebrate Landmark Affordable Housing for Women-Led Households. Video
BRONX, NY – In a major win for women-led households, Mayor Eric Adams and DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow Park unveiled a new 64-unit affordable housing site in the Bronx—prioritizing women and families in need. As part of the Affordable Housing Services (AHS) initiative, the project offers deeply affordable homes to help New Yorkers transition from…
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A Satirical Look at the Signal Leak ‘Scandal
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Mar. 26, 2025 Ah, Democrats—masters of outrage and hypocrisy. Today, as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calmly addressed the media about the Signal leak “scandal,” the Democrats were busy clutching their pearls and demanding resignations over what they call a “national security breach.”…
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Mayor Adams: Yankees & Mets to Drive $900M Economic Boost for NYC in 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Yankees’ and Mets’ 2025 home games are projected to generate a staggering $909 million in economic activity, reinforcing baseball’s role as a powerhouse for local businesses, jobs, and tourism. With fans flocking to Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, the impact spans ticket sales, concessions, merchandise, and…
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Hochul Pushes NY’s Green Agenda With First State-Owned Solar Farm
ALBANY, NY – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York’s first state-owned solar project under the New York Power Authority’s expanded authority, taking full control of the 20 MW Somers Solar farm in Washington County. The project, expected to create over 100 union jobs, is part of NYPA’s plan to develop 3 GW of renewable energy…
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Hochul Unveils $160M Plan for Faster Q70 Bus to LaGuardia
ALBANY, NY – Gov. Kathy Hochul, alongside the Port Authority and MTA, announced a $160 million plan to revolutionize the Q70 LaGuardia Link, promising faster, more frequent, and more reliable bus service to LaGuardia Airport. The initiative includes dedicated bus lanes on the BQE, priority traffic signals, increased service during peak hours, and an exclusive…
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White House. Executive Grant of Clemency for Devon Archer
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING: BE IT KNOWN, THAT THIS DAY, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, PURSUANT TO MY POWERS UNDER ARTICLE II, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 1, OF THE CONSTITUTION, HAVE GRANTED UNTO THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW A FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL PARDON For those offenses against the…
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Mayor Adams Announces $5.5 Million Investment to Expand Free Swim Lessons to Nearly 18,000 Students, Building Safer, More Affordable City for NYC Families
Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Roth, Operations: Good morning everyone and welcome. I’m Jeffrey Roth, New York City deputy mayor for Operations. This is my first public event as new deputy mayor and we couldn’t have chosen a better location. Our city’s pools are the best, giving us space outside our cramped apartments to relax and connect. They’re…
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White House. President Donald J. Trump Modernizes Payments to and from America’s Bank Account
PHASING OUT PAPER CHECKS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize how the government handles money, switching from old-fashioned paper-based payments to fast, secure electronic payments. DEFENDING AGAINST FINANCIAL FRAUD AND IMPROPER PAYMENTS: President Trump is cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse in government by modernizing outdated paper-based payment systems that impose…
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Trump Cracks Down on Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to enhance financial integrity and efficiency in federal spending. The order strengthens Treasury oversight, prevents improper payments, and consolidates financial systems to reduce waste and fraud. With up to $521 billion lost annually due to outdated systems, Trump is taking action to safeguard taxpayer dollars and…
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Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Jenner & Block Over National Security Concerns
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order suspending security clearances for employees of Jenner & Block LLP, citing risks to national security. The administration will also terminate federal contracts with the firm and restrict its access to government buildings and sensitive materials. The move comes amid concerns over Jenner’s partisan activities, alleged discrimination,…