- Adams Administration Unveils Initiative to Create Tens of Thousands of Affordable Homes in High-Demand Areas, Continues Urgent Call for Action to Address Housing CrisisNew Initiative Part of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” City Releases Rezoning Lookback Reports to Show Costs of Zoning Restrictions in Low-Density Neighborhoods NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled a new initiative as part of his administration’s historic “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal that will create tens of… Read more: Adams Administration Unveils Initiative to Create Tens of Thousands of Affordable Homes in High-Demand Areas, Continues Urgent Call for Action to Address Housing Crisis
- NYC Mayor Adams Releases Requirements, Opens Permit Applications for Responsible Autonomous Vehicle Testing in New York City– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today released robust safety requirements for responsible and safe autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in New York City, as well as announced the opening of applications for a new permit program. DOT has established a rigorous permitting program to ensure approved applicants are ready to test their… Read more: NYC Mayor Adams Releases Requirements, Opens Permit Applications for Responsible Autonomous Vehicle Testing in New York City
- White House. Vice President Kamala Harris, Administration Officials Launch “SAVE Day of Action” to Highlight Cross-Sector Actions to Boost Enrollment in the SAVE PlanVice President Harris highlights: “President Biden and I know that far too many people in our nation are struggling with student loan debt. That is why we have forgiven nearly $144 billion for almost four million Americans while also creating the SAVE Plan so that millions of people can cut their payments in half or… Read more: White House. Vice President Kamala Harris, Administration Officials Launch “SAVE Day of Action” to Highlight Cross-Sector Actions to Boost Enrollment in the SAVE Plan
- New York State Governor Announces More Than 24,000 Tickets Issued During Statewide Impaired Driving Enforcement MobilizationGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 24,699 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 935 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement period ran from March 15, 2024, through March 17, 2024. “As I… Read more: New York State Governor Announces More Than 24,000 Tickets Issued During Statewide Impaired Driving Enforcement Mobilization
- New York. Mayor Adams Announces Plans to Open Substance use Disorder Clinic for Expecting and Parenting Families– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced plans to open an $8 million health and substance use disorder clinic for pregnant and postpartum women and their families. The clinic will offer pregnant and parenting individuals living with substance use disorder — a dependence on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs… Read more: New York. Mayor Adams Announces Plans to Open Substance use Disorder Clinic for Expecting and Parenting Families
- Vice President Harris Announces Public-Private Partnership Has Generated More Than $5.2 Billion in Private Sector Commitments for Northern Central AmericaMore than $1 billion in new commitments announced today will create economic opportunity and help address the root causes of migration in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Vice President Kamala Harris and the Partnership for Central America (PCA) today announced more than $1 billion in new private sector commitments, as part of Central America Forward… Read more: Vice President Harris Announces Public-Private Partnership Has Generated More Than $5.2 Billion in Private Sector Commitments for Northern Central America
- White House. Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Human Rights Campaign 2024 Los Angeles DinnerLos Angeles, CA Thank you, Kelley. You and Becky are such an amazing power couple. Joe and I have really enjoyed getting to know you both. You have quickly established yourself as an inspiring leader of HRC, and we need you to continue to lead us with your grace and grit. Good evening, everyone –… Read more: White House. Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Human Rights Campaign 2024 Los Angeles Dinner
- New York Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2024 Maple Weekends in New York StateEncourages New Yorkers to Support Local Producers by Visiting Local Sugarhouses, Boosting the Industry and Local Agri-Tourism. New York Ranks Second in the Nation in Maple Production; Has the Largest Resource of Tappable Maple Trees in the U.S. and 2,000 Maple Sugar Makers Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring March 16-17 and March… Read more: New York Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2024 Maple Weekends in New York State
- White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Terrorist Attack in Moscow, RussiaThe United States strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones and to those who were injured or affected by these unconscionable attacks against innocent civilians. ISIS is a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated everywhere. March 23 2024 White House . Washington DC – Briefing Room… Read more: White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Terrorist Attack in Moscow, Russia
- White House. Kamala Harris Announces Two Gun Safety Solutions While Continuing Efforts to Keep Schools Safe from Gun ViolenceDuring her visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Vice President Harris is announcing two solutions to keep guns out of the hands of people in crisis. Keeping students safe from gun violence in their school communities is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. According to the Washington Post, there have been… Read more: White House. Kamala Harris Announces Two Gun Safety Solutions While Continuing Efforts to Keep Schools Safe from Gun Violence
- White House. Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 2882On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the President Joe Biden signed into law: H.R. 2882, the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024,”which provides funding through September 30, 2024, for projects and activities of departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Thank you to Leaders Schumer and McConnell, Senators Murray and Collins, Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Jeffries, and… Read more: White House. Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 2882
- Mayor Adams Unveils Plan To Help Faith-Based Organizations Build More Affordable Housing In NYCPart of ‘City of Yes’ Proposal to Modernize Outdated Zoning Laws, Initiative Makes it Easier for Faith- Based Organizations to Deliver Critically-Needed Affordable Housing NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced additional details in his plan to help faith-based organizations and other mission-based nonprofits build critically-needed affordable housing across the five boroughs.… Read more: Mayor Adams Unveils Plan To Help Faith-Based Organizations Build More Affordable Housing In NYC