Tag: New York
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New York State Governor Awards More Than $15 Million in Regional Economic Development Awards to 19 Projects Statewide
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $15 million has been awarded to support 19 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included core capital grant and tax-credit funding from Empire State Development, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs…
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New York State Administration Urges Support for Bipartisan Border Compromise: Shift from Border Closure Demands to Increased Funding?
Hochul Administration Calls on Rep. Stefanik and U.S. House Majority Colleagues to Support Bipartisan Border Compromise The Hochul Administration today called on New York’s Members of Congress currently serving in the House Majority to support the bipartisan compromise on border security. Governor Hochul’s Director of State Operations, Kathryn Garcia, issued the directive as part of…
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JAVITS CENTER. CURVE NEW YORK FEBRUARY 04-06 2024
Curve New York 2024, the pinnacle event in the intimate apparel and swimwear industry, is scheduled to grace the Javits Center – River Pavilion from February 4 to 6. Recognized as a premier trade show platform across North America, this gathering serves as a nexus for fostering robust business relationships and exchanging invaluable insights among…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million Awarded for Supportive Housing
Awards Fund Services for Veterans, Individuals with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorder, Domestic Violence Survivors, and Older Adults With Disabilities Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Complements Governor Hochul’s Landmark $1 Billion Plan to Strengthen New York’s Mental Health Care System Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $30 million in supportive housing funding to serve older…
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NewYork State Governor Announces Launch of Tuition Assistance Program Eligibility for SUNY and CUNY Workforce Development Programs
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the first-ever Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to cover hundreds of SUNY and CUNY non-degree programs that lead to jobs in high-demand, growing fields. The expansion builds on the support offered through TAP, New York State’s 50-year-old financial assistance program, which provides direct aid to students. “Tuition assistance…
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Mayor Eric Adams Takes Major Steps To Advance ‘Dining Out NYC,’ Nation’s Largest Outdoor Dining Program
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu today released the final rules for the city’s permanent outdoor dining program, “Dining Out NYC.” Offering clear guidance for restaurant owners as they work to create new set-ups before the program’s launch in March,…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Unveils New Anti-Trash Technology, Launches Next Phase Of City’s War On Trash
Administration Unveils New Trash Collection Truck Four Years Ahead of Schedule, Allowing for On-Street Containers at Large Residential Buildings Mayor Announces New Data-Driven Strategy to Identify Best Containers for Buildings of Different Sizes Manhattan Community Board 9 Will Be City’s First Fully-Containerized District Next Year NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York…
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Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Addresses America’s Border Crisis: A Call to Action
The shocking facts I discuss here can all be REVERSED if Biden undid his reckless Executive Orders, if Senator Schumer would PASS our border security bill, & if Governor Hochul & Mayor Adams would STOP incentivizing illegal migration with free housing, food, education and health care. Until Democrats’ wake up to the devastating reality of…
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New York State Governor Hochul Awards $100 Million to 50 School Districts to Support Efforts to Combat Pandemic Learning Loss and Expand Access to Mental Health Care
Governor Kathy Hochul today awarded $100 million for 50 school districts and BOCES to address pandemic learning loss and provide students with mental health support. The funding will expand student access to evidence-based interventions to combat learning loss and also help staff and students identify and respond to mental health concerns. Today’s announcement builds on…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Statement on Passing of Department of Veterans Services Deputy Commissioner Paul Vallone
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on the passing of Paul Vallone, deputy commissioner for external affairs at the New York City Department of Veterans Services. Vallone previously represented District 19 in Queens in the New York City Council: “The borough of Queens and our entire city mourn the loss…
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Mayor Adams Unveils $43 Million Plan to Lead on Gender Equity, Lays Ambitious Goal to Make NYC Most Women-Forward City in U.S.
“Women Forward NYC” Outlines More Than $43 Million in Holistic Investments to Help All Women, Including Transgender and Gender Expansive New Yorkers Thrive. Vision for Gender Equity Focused on Increasing Economic Mobility, Providing Holistic Services for Women to Access Stable Housing, Dismantling Barriers to Health Care, and Reducing Violence Against Women . Announced in Mayor…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces 14 Judicial Appointments and Reappointments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced 14 judicial appointments and reappointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two Family Court judges and three Criminal Court judges, and reappointed two Family Court judges, six Criminal Court judges, and one interim Civil Court judge. “Public safety and justice are…
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The New York Trickster Times
Once upon a time in the realm of American journalism, there emerged a newspaper that reshaped the very fabric of truth, humor, and influence – the New York Trickster Times. The name itself hinted at mischief, but let’s delve into how it transformed into America’s “most influential newspaper” thanks to funds from foreign advertisers and…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, DC 37 Launch Compressed Workweek Pilot for New York City Employees who Cannot Work Remotely
New Option to Allow Agencies to Schedule Eligible Employees for Four-Day Workweeks as Long as Employees Still Work Same Number of Hours as Five-Day Workweek NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and District Council 37 (DC 37) Executive Director Henry Garrido today announced a new pilot program offering DC 37 members work flexibility…
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New York. Mayor Adams Announces Record Number of Affordable Homes Created in 2023, Makes Urgent Case for Albany Action as Private Construction Slows. Video
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that his administration has once again broken records for producing much-needed affordable housing amid a severe housing shortage in the five boroughs. As private construction activity slows following the expiration of a critical affordable housing creation tool, Mayor Adams reiterated an urgent call for state lawmakers in…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.5 Million Awarded to Protect 2,100 Acres of New York Farmland
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $5.5 million is being awarded to not-for-profit conservation organizations to protect a total of 2,119 acres of valuable farmland on seven New York State farms through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants (FPIG) program. This is the second group of conservation easements funded through Round 19 of the…
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Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack on NYPD Officers in Times Square on NYE 2022 Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges
Trevor Bickford, 20, of Wells, Maine, today pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempting to kill officers and employees of the U.S. government and persons assisting them based on his jihadist attack using a machete-style knife against three New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.…
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SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER SECURES $15 MILLION FOR NEW YORK STATE FROM THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW TO INSTALL NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he has secured $15 million in federal funding for New York State to help install new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at over 200 locations across the state. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which the senator created…
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Mayor Eric Adams Restores Funding for Community Schools, Makes new Investments in Summer Rising for Young New Yorkers
Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. We’re here today to acknowledge our city’s investment in the academic success and social enrichment of our young people. Our mayor has exciting budget‑related news to share with you,…
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Attorney General James Releases Statement Ahead of Closing Arguments in Civil Fraud Trial Against Donald Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in advance of closing arguments in her office’s civil fraud trial against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization for years of financial fraud: “Before this trial began, the Court ruled in our favor and found that Donald Trump engaged in years of significant financial…