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Harlem’s Iconic Studio Museum Reopens in $160M Masterpiece: Gov. Hochul Unveils Stunning New Home with $11M State Boost

New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Harlem leaders to cut the ribbon on the Studio Museum in Harlem’s long-awaited $160 million new home, a seven-story landmark that replaces a temporary space the institution occupied since construction began in 2018. Backed by nearly $11 million in state funding—including $7 million from the New York State Council on the Arts and $3.5 million from Empire State Development—the 82,000-square-foot building designed by Adjaye Associates features galleries inspired by neighborhood brownstones, a top-lit interior echoing local churches, artist studios, education spaces and a roof terrace with sweeping city views. “This is a lasting community cornerstone that will champion artists of African descent for generations,” Hochul said, as officials hailed the museum’s role in boosting tourism, creating jobs and marking the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Governor Kathy Hochul … celebrated the grand opening of Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home. Created expressly for the needs of the museum and its communities, the $160 million, seven-floor, 82,000 square-foot building takes its inspiration from the brownstone, churches and bustling sidewalks of Harlem. The project is supported by a combined $10.9 million state investment, including over $7 million from the New York State Council on the Arts and $3.5 million from Empire State Development, recommended by the New York City Regional Economic Development Council.

“The Studio Museum has been one of the centerpieces of Harlem arts and culture since 1968,” Governor Hochul said. “New York’s support of this incredible achievement has helped create a lasting and living community cornerstone that will continue to celebrate and champion artists of African descent for generations to come.”

Closed for construction since 2018, the new Studio Museum building, designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson serving as executive architect, expresses the Museum’s core values of openness and engagement, while also providing exceptional new spaces to elevate the Museum’s service to artists, audiences, the uniquely vibrant Harlem community, and the world of art. The design includes a facade with windows of varying sizes and proportions, echoing the windows of Harlem apartment buildings.

The neighborhood’s churches find a counterpart in a top-lit interior gallery while an interior “stoop” can be used as benches for watching lectures, performances, and films presented on the building’s lower level. Galleries are configured in assorted proportions to accommodate the wide variety of works in the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Studios for the artists in residence and education spaces will be located adjacent to exhibition galleries to facilitate exchanges with the community. Finally, a roof terrace will offer striking views of Harlem and the rest of the city.

Founded in 1968 by a diverse group of artists, community activists, and philanthropists, the Studio Museum in Harlem is internationally known for its catalytic role in promoting the work of artists of African descent.

New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Erika Mallin said, “For over 50 years, NYSCA has proudly supported the Studio Museum in Harlem, a beacon for emerging artists and a premier global museum. We are proud to have provided over $7 million for their new home, empowering the Studio Museum to continue their distinguished legacy to serve and inspire the next generation of artists, engaging residents and visitors alike.”

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “The Studio Museum’s new home is a testament to Harlem’s cultural strength and to New York State’s commitment to investing in places where creativity and community meet. The Studio Museum’s new facility will generate millions in economic activity, create jobs across multiple sectors, and reinforce our state’s tourism economy. By supporting world-class cultural institutions like this, we’re supporting economic growth that benefits all New Yorkers while showcasing the creativity that makes our state a magnet for talent and investment worldwide.”

NYCREDC Co-Chairs Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, City University of New York Chancellor and William D. Rahm, CEO of Everview Partners, said, “For over five decades, the Studio Museum has been a classroom, a launching pad, and a gathering place for Harlem. This new building expands those possibilities exponentially—providing students with cutting-edge educational technology, offering emerging artists professional development opportunities, and creating free public spaces where communities can connect with transformative art that reflects their experiences and aspirations. This project embodies the kind of inclusive growth and community-centered development the Regional Economic Development Council is proud to support.”

The Studio Museum in Harlem Ford Foundation Director and Chief Curator Thelma Golden said, “The Studio Museum in Harlem is deeply grateful for the vital leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. I also want to extend our profound appreciation to the Executive Director of The New York State Council on the Arts Erika Mallin; and the Commissioner and CEO of Empire State Development Hope Knight for all that they have made possible through their commitment to this institution over the years. Thanks to each of these organizations and all those within them, the Studio Museum now inhabits an incredible new building which makes it all the more possible for us to continue the work our founders set out to do in 1968 while ensuring we remain an essential gathering space for everyone in our Harlem community and beyond.”

State Senator Cordell Cleare said, “As we embrace the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, there is no better way to celebrate than with the opening of the new home of the Studio Museum In Harlem. The Studio Museum is an iconic institution representing over 200 years of Black History, Creativity and Lived Experience. Thank you to the project partners who made this day possible and to the Harlem Community who deserves this project and investment.”

Assemblymember Jordan J. G. Wright said, “Today we join to celebrate a truly momentous occasion- the grand reopening of one of Harlem’s most beloved and iconic institutions: the Studio Museum. With a global reputation for excellence, the Studio Museum has elevated Black art and artists since opening its doors in 1968. Today, we usher in a new era of excellence where that commitment will continue in a space that matches its unparalleled exhibits and programming. In so many ways, I was raised by the Studio Museum, as my mother was employed there while I was growing up. I am beyond lucky to have grown up surrounded by not just the incredible works showcased by the museum over the years, but by all of the creative, dynamic, passionate people who make it happen as well as the vibrant Village of Harlem that allows it to thrive. Thank you to Thelma Golden for being a driving force behind the museum’s success and an absolute pillar in the Harlem community. I am proud to be a part of this historic reopening and look forward to seeing the dream achieved by the Studio Museum continue, in its new home, long into the future!”

Retired Deputy Majority Whip of the New York State Assembly, Honorable Inez E. Dickens said, “I am deeply grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul for this historic $10 million investment to complete the new home of the Studio Museum in Harlem, Our global nexus for artists of African descent and for work shaped and inspired by Black culture. During my tenure in the New York State Assembly, I was proud to secure nearly $1 million dollars for this institution, but without Governor Hochul’s leadership and commitment, that investment could not have reached its fullest impact. Long before my service in Albany, as Majority Whip of the New York City Council, I funded the initial steps to launch this renovation and helped negotiate the unification of the one City lot and one State lot that the Studio Museum now calls home. To stand here today and witness Harlem on the cusp of a fully realized, newly renovated Studio Museum is a profound honor, and I am immensely proud of what this partnership between State, City, and community will mean for generations of artists, families, and visitors from around the world. Thank you, Governor Kathy Hochul.”

New York City Councilmember Yuseef Salaam said, “Today, we celebrate the historic reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem, a cultural cornerstone that has shaped the global understanding of Black creativity, history, and identity. For generations, the works of visionary artists have told the powerful, complex, and beautiful stories of the Black diaspora. Their voices, expressed through paint, sculpture, photography, and countless other forms, have helped us see ourselves with greater clarity.”

This September, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $80 million in NYSCA funding is now available competitively to support capital projects for non-profit arts and cultural organizations. NYSCA’s Capital Projects Fund supports arts and cultural nonprofits seeking State funding for investments in capital improvements that allow organizations to sustain and expand cultural programming for diverse audiences, promote accessibility and environmental sustainability, preserve and create jobs, and ultimately contribute to the growth of New York’s dynamic arts and tourism sectors.

About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award over $161 million in FY 2026, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.

About Empire State Development
Empire State Development is New York’s chief economic development agency, and promotes business growth, job creation, and greater economic opportunity throughout the state. With offices in each of the state’s 10 regions, ESD oversees the Regional Economic Development Councils, supports broadband equity through the ConnectALL office, and is growing the workforce of tomorrow through the Office of Strategic Workforce Development. The agency engages with emerging and next generation industries like clean energy and semiconductor manufacturing looking to grow in New York State, operates a network of assistance centers to help small businesses grow and succeed, and promotes the state’s world class tourism destinations through I LOVE NY. For more information, please visit esd.ny.gov, and connect with ESD on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

November 14, 2025

Albany, NY

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November 15, 2025
Mayor Eric Adams Announces New Model to Have New York City’s 911 Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative, B-Heard, Be Fully Operated by NYC Health + Hospitals
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a major evolution of Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD) — the city’s health-led response to 911 mental health calls — that will shift the focus even further towards a health-first response by streamlining management to be fully operated and managed by NYC Health + Hospitals in the coming months. As part of the transition, Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) emergency medical technicians (EMTs) previously assigned to B-HEARD will be reassigned to other emergency response units as part of the city’s efforts to improve ambulance response times in cases of emergencies. This change will preserve EMTs for the most critical medical emergency responses while enabling B-HEARD to continue featuring medical and mental health professionals for nonviolent mental health 911 calls. After the transition, B-HEARD will continue to send out response teams to nonviolent 911 mental health calls with medical and mental health professionals. The new model is expected to take effect in the spring of 2026. Today’s announcement further builds on Mayor Adams’ commitment to supporting New Yorkers with serious mental illness and treating the city’s mental health crisis as a public health issue.

“Today, we are proud to announce a new model for our city’s response to 911 mental health calls that will be fully operated by NYC Health + Hospitals ,” said Mayor Adams. “This new model for B-HEARD will allow our FDNY EMTs the opportunity to focus further on other emergency response units as part of our city’s efforts to improve ambulance response times and use our resources more efficiently, while still addressing mental health emergencies we continue to see playing out in our city. From day one, our administration’s goal has been to keep New Yorkers safe and to help those struggling with severe mental illness; doing this means we must provide treatment and support to those in crises in the most efficient and compassionate way possible. We are building a culture of compassion in the name of public safety, public health, and the public interest, and we are proud to be delivering just that.”

“NYC Health + Hospitals is proud to be the largest provider of behavioral health services in New York City, and our commitment to the city’s innovative B-HEARD program is unwavering,” said NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Mitchell Katz, MD. “We are grateful to our outstanding partners in the program’s first iteration, and we look forward to continuing its evolution as we serve New Yorkers in mental health crisis.”

Launched in 2021, B-HEARD was created as an interagency collaboration between the FDNY and NYC Health + Hospitals with oversight from the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH). During its initial years of operation, B-HEARD partnered EMTs and mental health clinicians to respond as a team to 911 mental health calls without violence or weapons as the primary concern.

Over the life of the program — between its launch in 2021 through June 2025 — B-HEARD teams have responded to nearly 35,000 mental health 911 calls. Of the patients who received a mental health assessment by a NYC Health + Hospitals clinician, 43 percent were served in the community instead of being transported to a hospital emergency department. B-HEARD teams work to understand each individual’s needs, de-escalate situations, and, whenever possible, connect with family members and the individual’s existing clinicians to determine the best path forward. The program achieved an overwhelming patient-satisfaction rate with 96 percent of survey respondents reporting B-HEARD helped them and 94 percent agreeing that the B-HEARD response was more appropriate for their needs than the traditional emergency response they had previously received. Each B-HEARD response reflects New York City’s commitment to responding to the mental health crisis with the most appropriate care and reducing unnecessary use of a hospital’s emergency department and of police resources.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest provider of behavioral health in New York City. The system provides over 60 percent of behavioral health services citywide, serving over 78,000 patients annually across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care.

Commitment to Mental Health

In 2023, Mayor Adams announced a sweeping mental health agenda, “Care, Community, Action: A Mental Health Plan for New York City,” with $20 million in new commitments that invested in, among other initiatives, an online hub to connect New Yorkers with serious mental illness to care, as well as a substantial expansion of the clubhouse program.

Alongside the Adams administration’s focus on mental health, Mayor Adams also launched “HealthyNYC” in November 2023, an ambitious plan to extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers by, among other things, reducing the impact of deaths related to mental health, like overdoses, suicide, and homicides, by 2030. Additionally, HealthyNYC expands access to culturally responsive mental health care and social support services, including early intervention for communities of color and LGBTQIA+ youth, and helps address the impact of social media on youth mental health and suicidal ideation to reduce suicide deaths.

Later that month, Mayor Adams announced “Teenspace” — the city’s tele-mental health service available to all New York City teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 at no cost. In the first six months of the program, the service — created in partnership with online therapy platform Talkspace — allowed more than 6,800 New York City teenagers to connect with a licensed therapist through phone, video, and text for free.

The announcement builds on the work of the Adams administration in addressing the crises of severe mental illness on New York City streets. In August 2025, Mayor Adams launched the “End the Culture of Anything Goes” campaign to highlight the work the administration has done to change the culture and laws that prevented people with severe mental illness from getting the help they needed while making the investments necessary to support outreach, harm reduction, wraparound services, and housing to make lasting impacts in lives and communities. As part of this campaign, Mayor Adams made a series of announcements promoting the administration’s efforts to help New Yorkers struggling with severe mental illness and substance addiction while simultaneously addressing quality of life and public safety on New York City streets, including:
- Announcing a major milestone to connect over 3,500 homeless New Yorkers from streets and subways to permanent housing, including over 1,000 New Yorkers from the subways as a result of Mayor Adams’ Subway Safety Plan, first launched in 2022.
- An expansion of the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD’s) Quality of Life Division, or “Q-Teams,” announced earlier this year, to every precinct and all housing commands citywide. Q-Teams focus on tackling daily issues that impact New Yorkers’ sense of safety and well-being, including cracking down on illegal mopeds, towing abandoned vehicles, cleaning up encampments, addressing outdoor drug use, responding to noise complaints, and more.
- Opening of 13 newly contracted clubhouses — the city’s first procurement of clubhouses in nearly 30 years — to support people with severe mental illness thanks to a $30 million investment by the Adams administration.
- Launching the city’s first-ever Involuntary Transports Dashboard, which allows New Yorkers to track trends in involuntary transports and better understand how the city connects individuals with emergency psychiatric care, while simultaneously upholding the administration’s commitment to transparency.
- Announcing a new proposal to further support New Yorkers’ struggling with substance use disorder and to address public drug use, as well as a $27-million investment focused on improving access to substance use disorder treatment through outreach and enhanced treatment strategies.
- Opening the Bridge to Home facility, a new, innovative support model designed to help patients living with severe mental illness who are ready to be discharged from the hospital but do not have a place to go.
- Opening two additional Extended Care Units in the city’s public hospitals, where patients can stay for up to 120 days after being discharged from an inpatient psychiatric unit, receive psychopharmacological treatment, and pursue rehabilitative activities.
Strong Fiscal Management

In the lead up to the upcoming November 2025 Financial Plan Update, Mayor Adams recently announced a new investment that will increase the uniformed headcount of the NYPD by 5,000 officers, increasing the total number of officers to 40,000 — the highest level in 20 years — by Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. Mayor Adams is making an investment of $17.8 million in the upcoming fiscal year that will increase to $315.8 million by FY 2029 to support the phased-in hiring of the additional 5,000 officers by July 2028.

Today’s announcement follows Mayor Adams’ long history of strong fiscal management, including delivering an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $115.9 billion Adopted Budget earlier this year, which built on the FY 2026 Executive Budget, often called the “Best Budget Ever.” The Executive Budget doubled down on Mayor Adams’ commitment to make New York City the best place to raise a family by, among other things, investing in “After-School for All,” a $755-million plan to deliver universal after-school programming to families of children in kindergarten through eighth grade; baselining funding for 3-K citywide expansion and special education pre-K to build on the administration’s work to dramatically expand access to early childhood education; investing over $400 million to fully fund the transformation of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan into a world-class, pedestrian-centered boulevard; and revitalizing “The Arches,” the public space on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge. The FY 2026 Adopted Budget was also the first to implement Mayor Adams’ landmark “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” plan, which abolishes and cuts New York City’s personal income tax for filers with dependents living at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty line. Because of this plan — which the Adams administration successfully fought to pass in Albany this budget cycle — $63 million will go back into the pockets of over 582,000 low-income New York filers, including their dependents, helping make New York City more affordable for working-class families.

November 14, 2025

New York, NY

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November 15, 2025
New York. Governor Hochul & Mayor Adams Extend Roosevelt Island Master Lease and Launch Community Planning for New Housing & Infrastructure

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced a 10-year extension of the Roosevelt Island Master Lease to 2078, securing housing stability and financial certainty for over 5,500 residential units and 12,000 residents. Alongside the extension, a joint planning and community engagement process with the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) will explore new affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, and public amenities, including potential redevelopment of the former Steam Plant site and the NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler campus. The initiative aims to preserve the island’s unique character while preparing for sustainable growth, with long-term lease updates to reflect community priorities and streamline operations between the State, City, and RIOC.

November 14, 2025

Albany, NY

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November 14, 2025
NY Governor Hochul Launches ‘The Morgan’ – 50 Affordable Homes with Mental Health Support in Jamaica, Queens

Governor Kathy Hochul has broken ground on “The Morgan,” an eight-story, all-electric affordable housing development in Jamaica, Queens, delivering 50 new homes—including 30 supportive units for New Yorkers with serious mental illness. Backed by a $32.5 million investment, the project features on-site case management, 24/7 staff, skill-building programs, a library, outdoor terrace, garden, and free Wi-Fi. Funded through state mental health initiatives, low-income housing tax credits, and city partnerships, The Morgan replaces a vacant lot with a sustainable, community-focused residence that promotes stability, recovery, and dignity for vulnerable residents.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on a development that will add 50 units of affordable housing in the Jamaica area of Queens, including 30 units to serve New Yorkers living with serious mental illness. The project to build ‘The Morgan’ resulted from a $32.5 million investment — including $12.4 million through the State Office of Mental Health (OMH) — and is part of Governor Hochul’s effort to expand specialized housing throughout New York.

“We are fully committed to ensuring all New Yorkers have access to affordable housing, including the most vulnerable among us,” Governor Hochul said. “The Morgan will offer much-needed support and dignified housing for individuals living with serious mental illness, providing them with services so they may remain safely and stably housed in the Jamaica area of Queens.”

Transitional Services for New York is developing The Morgan and will create 30 units with supportive services, including case managers, around-the-clock staff, and other services, such as skill development, conflict management and harm reduction, community and social integration, and peer support. The project will also include 20 units of affordable housing serving those earning at or below 50 percent of the area median income.

The project is receiving $12.4 million through OMH capital funding secured as part of Governor Hochul’s landmark $1 billion investment in mental health initiatives and housing, with DASNY assistance at loan closing in anticipation of future long-term financing. Additional investments include approximately $7 million through Homes and Community Renewal’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, $4 million through the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, and $7 million through New York City’s Housing Preservation & Development Supportive Housing Loan Program.

The project will demolish a vacant house and construct an eight-story, 31,218-square foot building, including a library/computer area, an outdoor terrace, laundry room, recreation space, and garden. The Morgan will be an all-electric, energy-efficient space that incorporates active design features, and with free Wi-Fi for all tenants.

New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “By providing stable housing for New Yorkers living with serious mental illness, we can create an environment where they can live and thrive in their community. The Morgan will help individuals access supportive services and continue their journey toward recovery. This project represents Governor Hochul’s ongoing investments to strengthen mental health care and provide safe, affordable housing for all.”

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “The permanent supportive housing units being created as part of this development will provide individuals not only with a safe, affordable place to live, but with easy access to services to help them overcome barriers that may have contributed to them experiencing homelessness. We’re grateful to Governor Hochul and our State partners for their recognition that more than brick and mortar is needed to provide stable housing for some of our most vulnerable fellow New Yorkers.”

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “Our $7 million investment is helping to provide 50 affordable, sustainable, and supportive homes that will help the Jamaica community thrive. We thank our partners for their dedication and look forward to seeing this project progress.”

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York President & CEO Robert J. Rodriguez said, “DASNY is honored to support Governor Hochul’s efforts to expand specialized housing for New Yorkers living with mental illness. Throughout financing assistance and construction oversight, we’re helping ensure The Morgan provides the stable, dignified housing that individuals need to thrive in their community.”

State Senator Leroy Comrie said, “Southeast Queens has been home to several transitional services facilities, and I am happy to welcome permanence and stability into our community to those ready to graduate to independent living. This project helps address one of the biggest gaps in our mental health and housing systems, creating stable, permanent places for people to transition into. Too many New Yorkers complete treatment or supportive programs only to find there is nowhere appropriate for them to successfully and safely continue their development. By expanding housing paired with on-site services, we are giving individuals a real path forward and giving families peace of mind. I’m grateful to see this project advancing in Southeast Queens and look forward to the stability it will bring to our community.”

State Senator Jessica Ramos said, “In Queens, we understand that supportive housing is a lifeline. It’s how we care for our neighbors who need stability, compassion, and a fair chance to rebuild their lives. The Morgan continues that proud tradition. I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for investing in real safety for Queens and expanding the mental health services New Yorkers have long deserved. When we talk about treating mental health, we have to commit to the full picture. That’s housing, dignity, and the holistic support that truly empowers people to heal and thrive.”

State Senator Patricia Fahy said, “Investments in affordable housing and assistance for people living with mental illnesses are needed now more than ever. Providing New Yorkers with the opportunity to live independently fulfilling lives with affordable housing shows where our priorities lie, and that’s with the people. ‘The Morgan’ will not only replace a vacant property; it will create a community that allows New Yorkers living with mental illness to reside safely with access to the services they need. Thank you to Governor Hochul for her continued support of mental health care and investment in specialized housing across New York.”

Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara said, “Supportive housing helps individuals living with mental illness build stability and independence. Projects like The Morgan are more than new buildings — they offer hope and opportunity for people who deserve the opportunity to thrive in their communities. By expanding access to safe, affordable, and supportive housing, we’re improving our mental health system and building a stronger network of support for those who need it.”

Assemblymember Clyde Vanel said, “Housing that is both affordable and accessible is essential to the well-being of our community. It is vital that we take care of all New Yorkers and provide them with the assistance that they need. I want to thank Governor Hochul for her commitment to mental healthcare and supportive housing.”

OMH has been aggressively expanding specialized housing, including 1,276 new units associated with Governor Hochul’s mental health initiative, with an additional 2,224 housing units under development. This includes 500 new community residence-single room occupancy units, 750 supportive housing-single room occupancy units, and 900 short-term transitional residential units designed to help New Yorkers living with mental illness reside safely within their community.

TSINY Chief Executive Officer Dr. Larry Grubler said, “We are proud to partner with New York State in establishing these additional units of supportive housing in the community. The Morgan will continue our mission of offering stable housing and access to services for residents who have traditionally faced hurdles in securing them. We share Governor Hochul’s vision for adding housing units and supporting New Yorkers in need.”

November 13, 2025

Albany, NY

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November 13, 2025
New York Invests $550K in SUNY Community College Food Pantries to Fight Student Hunger
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $550,000 in emergency state funding to restock food pantries at SUNY’s 30 community colleges as students and families struggle with food insecurity tied to the nation’s longest federal government shutdown. The new money builds on more than $106 million the state has already fast-tracked to fight hunger, including $40 million for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, $25 million for the Nourish NY farm-to-food-bank initiative, and $41 million for food banks, pantries and soup kitchens. Hochul’s administration has also mobilized SUNY’s Empire State Service Corps, hosted a statewide Day of Hunger Action, and required campuses to share basic-needs information with students. SUNY leaders praised the governor, saying the investment will help community colleges support students’ basic needs so they can stay in school and succeed.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an emergency investment of nearly $550,000 in assistance for SUNY community college food pantries and related efforts to help campuses address the ongoing food insecurity crisis as a result of the longest federal government shutdown in United States history. The emergency assistance announced by Governor Hochul will help the food pantries located at each of SUNY’s 30 community colleges restock supplies and support students in need.

“As the consequences of the longest federal government shutdown in history drag on, millions of New Yorkers are struggling to make ends meet and facing a food insecurity crisis,” Governor Hochul said. “My administration will continue to take action and use all of the tools and resources at our disposal to protect New Yorkers and ensure they receive the food support they need and deserve.”

As the nation faces the ongoing consequences of the longest federal government shutdown in history, millions of New Yorkers are struggling to make ends meet and enduring a food insecurity crisis. Governor Hochul has taken repeated action to address this crisis, including declaring a state of emergency and directing the SUNY Empire State Service Corps members to take action and help support New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity. Governor Hochul has allocated and fast-tracked the expenditure of more than $106 million to address the hunger crisis impacting New York State, including the allocation of:
- $40 million in new funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides emergency food relief and nutrition services to food-insecure populations. HPNAP works in partnership with a network of about 2,700 Emergency Food Providers (EFPs), including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
- $25 million in new funding for Nourish NY, which supplies surplus agricultural products (e.g., milk, apples, cheese, yogurt, cabbage, squash) to populations who need them through the State’s network of food relief organizations (i.e., regional food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and community-based organizations that provide food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity).
- $41 million in state funds to support food banks, pantries, soup kitchens and more to provide emergency food assistance to New Yorkers.
To build on these efforts, Governor Hochul has now announced an additional nearly $550,000 in emergency state funding to support State University of New York (SUNY) community college food pantries.

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, “SUNY thanks Governor Hochul for her continued commitment to helping New Yorkers address the hunger crisis facing our state. From our hundreds of Empire State Service Corps members who answered the call and stepped up to take action against food insecurity, to this investment in our community college food pantries throughout the state, SUNY is proud to support our students and all New Yorkers.”

The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “We have community colleges spread throughout New York State, and these engines of upward mobility recognize that meeting students’ basic needs is essential to student success. We have been proud to support every SUNY community college and their vital mission, and we are grateful to Governor Hochul for her continued investment in our campuses and in the New Yorkers who rely on them.”

The nearly $550,000 food support investment announced by Governor Hochul is part of SUNY’s ongoing efforts to take action against hunger and to support students struggling with food insecurity. These actions include:
- Deploying the SUNY Empire State Service Corps to support local food banks.
- Enacting a statewide Day of Hunger Action where all SUNY Empire State Service Corps students were encouraged to assist food pantries throughout the state.
- Allocating $1 million in ongoing operating expenses each year to support initiatives to address food insecurity on all State-operated campuses.
- Generating a guide to support adult students with children access to SNAP.
- Requiring, through SUNY Board of Trustee action, that information on how to access food and other basic needs resources be included at orientation and on websites for SUNY students, faculty, and staff. This includes encouraging SUNY faculty to voluntarily include basic needs statements on syllabi.
- Hosting a first-of-its-kind Basic Needs Summit, to improve access to essential resources.
About The State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country’s oldest school of maritime, the state’s only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.4 million students amongst its entire portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.16 billion in fiscal year 2024, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit www.suny.edu.

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November 12, 2025
City of New York Urges Court to Free Student Detained After Immigration Check-In

The City of New York on Tuesday filed an amicus brief in federal court backing the immediate release of E.J.C.C., a 16-year-old Bronx public school student detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a routine Oct. 23 check-in, arguing that detention should be a last resort for children who pose no flight or safety risk. The brief, submitted in the Southern District of New York, says the student—who lives with a family member, attends Gotham Collaborative High School with perfect attendance, and is described by teachers as responsible and engaged—has already missed three weeks of classes and faces irreparable educational harm. Mayor Eric Adams called public schools “safe, nurturing places” and said the city is “proud to support his petition for justice,” while Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant contended that the Trump administration had not met the “very high bar” for detaining the minor. The filing asserts that if the government intended to deport the teen despite his Special Immigrant Juvenile status and deferred application, it could have allowed legal challenges while leaving him in family care; instead, it detained him without warning at an appointment he “faithfully attended.” City officials said they have taken similar legal steps for other detained students in recent years.

– The City of New York today took action in support of E.J.C.C., a New York City Public Schools student who was detained on October 23, 2025, after attending a mandatory, routine immigration check-in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, by filing an amicus brief in support of E.J.C.C.’s petition for immediate release from custody.

E.J.C.C., a 16-year-old who lives with a relative chosen by his mother, is a student at Gotham Collaborative High School in the Bronx. An average of 93 percent of students graduate from Gotham Collaborative High, and E.J.C.C., who has a 100 percent attendance record, is described by his teachers as a committed and responsible student. He is a leader in his college and career readiness class, showing his dedication to building a successful future.

“Our public schools should be safe, nurturing places where any child can get the best education and the tools they need to succeed,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “E.J.C.C. is a hard-working student, dedicated to his school work and future, who followed the proper immigration process. We are proud to support his petition for justice, just like we have done with the many other New York City Public School students who have been detained during routine immigration proceedings.”

“As detailed in this brief, the unnecessary detainment of children who pose no flight or safety risk causes irreparable harm to their schooling and to the educational system as a whole,” said New York City Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant. “The Trump administration has not met the very high bar for detaining this minor student who is better served remaining in the community with his family.”

The brief — filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York — argues that “detention should always be a last resort. In cases like this, where the child has been living with a family member and undisputedly poses no flight or safety risk, children should remain in their communities, allowing them to access city schools and services while their immigration issues are being resolved.” E.J.C.C. has already missed three weeks of class as a result of his detention.

The detainment will only further derail his education, and “given the passage of so much time, E.J.C.C.’s release will not be ‘prompt,’ as the law requires. Only his immediate release can prevent further harm.”

The brief further argues that “if the federal government wished to deport [E.J.C.C.] and believed his Special Immigrant Juvenile status and deferred application were no obstacle, it could have informed him that it planned to do so, allowed his lawyer to make any relevant legal challenges, and left him in the care of his family and school in the meantime. Instead, it chose to detain him without warning at the appointment he faithfully attended. The City of New York has a strong interest in ensuring that immigrant minors are not unnecessarily detained, and the city prides itself on offering a free and robust education to all children regardless of immigration status, ensuring that the city’s schoolchildren grow up prepared for civic life.”

The City of New York has taken similar legal action in support of other New York City Public School students, including Dylan Lopez Contreras, Jose Luis, and Derlis Snaider, who were all arrested in Manhattan courthouses after attending mandatory, routine immigration hearings.

November 11, 2025 NEW YORK CITY HALL

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November 11, 2025
NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY
Quick facts for November 11:
- What it is: A U.S. federal holiday honoring all who served in the Armed Forces. It marks the Armistice ending WWI (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).
- Today’s date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (observed the same day since it’s not a weekend).
- What’s open/closed:
  • Federal offices & USPS: Closed; no regular mail delivery.
  • Banks: Generally closed.
  • Schools/DMV: Often closed (varies locally).
  • Markets: U.S. stock markets open; bond markets closed.
- Flag etiquette: Fly the U.S. flag at full staff (Memorial Day is the half-staff one until noon).
- Ways to observe (simple & meaningful):
  • 11:00 a.m. moment of silence.
  • Thank a veteran directly or donate to a reputable veterans’ charity.
  • Attend a local parade or ceremony.
  • Support veteran-owned businesses.
Here’s what’s happening in New York City for Veterans Day (Tue, Nov 11, 2025):
- NYC Veterans Day Parade (America’s Parade)
  • Opening ceremony: ~11:00 a.m. at Madison Square Park (Eternal Light Flagstaff) with wreath-laying. Madison Square Park Conservancy
  • Step-off: 12:30 p.m. on 5th Ave at 26th St, marching up to 47th/48th St; runs to about 3:30 p.m. New York Post+2CBS News+2
  • Grand marshals (2025): Suni Williams (Navy), Clinton Romesha (Army), Stephen Peck (USMC). UWVC
  • How to watch: Livestream/TV via local outlets (e.g., ABC7). ABC7 New York
- Street closures (Manhattan, at NYPD discretion):
  • Route: 5th Ave 25th–48th St.
  • Formation/Dispersal & misc. closures: Broadway (Flatiron area), cross streets around 23rd–29th, 45th St between 6th Ave & Madison Ave, and nearby segments. Plan for delays in Flatiron–Midtown. FOX 5 New York+2CBS News+2
- Transit notes:
  • PATH runs a weekday schedule on Veterans Day. Port Authority NY-NJ
  • MTA subways/buses generally run normal weekday service; allow extra time near the parade zone due to detours. (City traffic advisories note event-related closures along 5th Ave.) New York City Government
- What’s open/closed locally:
  • NYC government offices & courts: Closed today. New York City Government+1
  • USPS: Closed; no regular mail. (Private carriers may operate.) NBC New York+1
Today and everyday, we’re grateful to the men and women who have put on the uniform of our great country. To those who have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Coast Guard, thank you, you are the best of us.

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November 11, 2025
YouTube Gives Deadline for users to recover accounts banned for COVID-19, election speech

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November 5, 2025
NY Governor Hochul Announces Additional $14.3 Million to Protect Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism – Why not Regular People? Corruption ?

Supports Safety Enhancements for 57 At-Risk Nonprofits Across New York State. $44.8 Million Previously Awarded to Strengthen Security for Organizations Facing an Increased Risk of Terrorist Attacks

Funding Secured Through Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State has secured $14.3 million through the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS), a program that supports organizations at-risk for terrorist attacks. This funding will be distributed between 57 nonprofits across the state to strengthen their physical and cyber security.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a critical part of that strategy, providing essential funding to help thwart domestic terrorism,” Governor Hochul said. “This grant program will enable nonprofit organizations in high-risk areas of New York to prepare for and mitigate potential threats before they happen – a program that is now more important than ever to ensure the safety and security of every New Yorker.”

In 2024, $274.5 million was disbursed to states through the annual Nonprofit Security Program, $44.8 million of which was secured for New York. Following that disbursement, additional funding was secured through the National Security Supplemental due to increased threats against nonprofit organizations and houses of worship. Nationwide, a total of $210 million is being provided through the supplemental program.

Allowable costs include planning such as security risk management, continuity of operations, and response plans; equipment, including physical security enhancement and inspection/screening systems equipment; active shooter training and security training for employees or congregation members: response exercises, and contracted security personnel.

Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated high-risk urban areas in New York include the New York City Metro Area – New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. New York is among the top states in the nation to receive funding through NSGP-NSS. $11.7 million in funding is being awarded to 51 organizations in the Metro Area, with $2.6 million awarded to six nonprofit organizations throughout the rest of the state.

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said, “New York’s nonprofits play a critical role in the fabric of our state by delivering vital services to their communities every day. As leaders, we must do all we can to ensure they are protected against terror attacks, so they can fulfill their missions without fearing for the safety of their staff, facilities or the individuals they serve. With this funding in hand, these organizations will be able to bolster security and increase preparedness ahead of any future emergencies.”

November 3, 2025

Albany, NY

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November 4, 2025
NYC Mobilizes Public-Private Support as SNAP Halt Hits 1.8 Million, Adams Says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a business-backed relief plan to cushion SNAP recipients after a prolonged federal shutdown halted benefits for nearly 1.8 million residents. Leveraging partners including the New York Community Trust, United Way of New York City, the Partnership for New York City, City Harvest, Food Bank for NYC, Lemontree, and The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access, the effort builds on a $15 million city allocation and more than $820 million budgeted this fiscal year for food services. While two judges have ordered the federal government to deploy emergency funds for November, City Hall is coordinating stopgap distribution and outreach with nonprofit networks.
The administration underscores the stakes for households and local commerce, citing USDA data that every $1 in SNAP generates $1.54 in economic activity across communities.

Mayor Adams Announces Public-Private Initiatives to Support NYC’s SNAP Recipients as Federal Government Shutdown Threatens to Cut Off Benefits for 1.8 Million New Yorkers

— New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that a slate of public-private initiatives will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients continue receiving a portion of their food benefits as the federal government shutdown enters into its second month and has halts SNAP benefits to some of the city’s most vulnerable New Yorkers. Effective today, nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers who rely on SNAP to put food on the table are no longer receiving the federally funded benefits to which they are entitled, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not issued any contingency funds to sustain this critical lifeline during the protracted shutdown. These initiatives build on the city’s $15 million additional investment announced last month and the more than $820 million budgeted in this fiscal year for food services programs. Last week, two judges ordered the federal government to use emergency funds to cover food stamp benefits for Americans in November. Until the federal government complies, the Adams administration is working with partners across the city to support New Yorkers and ensure they receive the aid they need.

“When New Yorkers support one another in times of need, we become a better city. That’s why today, along with the New York Community Trust, the United Way, and the Partnership for New York City, we’re launching a slate of public-private initiatives to support SNAP recipients in our city who rely on these much-needed benefits to put food on their tables,” said Mayor Adams. “As a child, members of my church would drop off food for my siblings and me when times were hard; this type of generosity is what makes our city great. While we sadly can never provide as much support as our federal partners, our social services agencies are ready to help New Yorkers in need, and we’re calling on business leaders, philanthropic partners, faith leaders, and community members to join us in this effort.”

“Local government and philanthropy cannot come close to replacing federally funded entitlement programs, but we can certainly help support the organizations that are collecting and distributing food during this emergency,” said Kathryn Wylde, president & CEO, Partnership for New York City. “We will encourage member companies and foundations to support the efforts of the mayor and governor to meet this crisis and to invest in the funds that New York Community Trust has designated.”

“New York Community Trust is proud to stand with our partners and the City to ensure that no New Yorker goes hungry during this crisis,” said Amy Freitag, president and CEO, New York Community Trust. “Local nonprofit organizations on the frontlines of food insecurity are best positioned to swiftly mobilize financial resources to support those in need. This is what community looks like — neighbors helping neighbors.”

In a demonstration of their commitment to helping city government address the challenges of food insecurity during the federal government shutdown, private donors and companies are contributing to the launch of these initiatives under the auspices of the New York Community Trust, including:

The New York Community Trust’s Community Needs Fund

The Community Needs Fund addresses the urgent needs of neighbors throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. When an individual makes a one-time or recurring gift to the fund, every dollar is directed by an expert grantmaking team to trusted nonprofits across the region.

City Harvest

City Harvest rescues food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it to New Yorkers in need in response to the persistently high need for food assistance in New York City.

Food Bank for NYC

The Food Bank for NYC delivers food and resources across all five boroughs in collaboration with 800 community partners.

Lemontree

For those in need of groceries or meals, Lemontree helps locate food pantries in their neighborhood.

The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access

The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access isa network of nine of the largest food pantries and soup kitchens in New York City. It reduces costs through strategic purchasing, advocates for frontline providers, and provides support to smaller pantry partners.

United Way of New York City’s Emergency Assistance & Community Needs Fund

The United Way of New York City’s Emergency Assistance & Community Needs Fund supports critical services that empower community-based organizations with resources while keeping the city afloat.

Other donors are encouraged to join this effort to support nonprofits on the front lines of this crisis and help New Yorkers affected by the shutdown. A contribution will not affect any business dealings with the city or provide special access to city officials.

The pause in SNAP funding is devastating to the city’s overall safety net and also threatens New York’s local economy. The USDA estimates that every dollar of SNAP spending generates $1.54 back into the community, meaning that $1 billion in SNAP dollars spent increases the gross domestic product of the United States by $1.54 billion.

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The city is deploying a comprehensive response to ensure at-risk New Yorkers have access to food through a variety of alternative programs and services, managing a comprehensive resource list for impacted SNAP recipients, and conducting outreach efforts in close collaboration with the city’s robust network of community-based organizations and food providers.

November 1, 2025

NEW YORK

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November 3, 2025