Aug. 8, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller New York state is distributing nearly $200 million in federal summer food assistance to over 1.5 million children this summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. Hochul said the new program, Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), provides $120 in food assistance per child to families who applied. According to the…
Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A targeted operation launched in May to shut down illegal smoke shops has led to the shuttering of over 195 locations in Queens and hundreds more throughout the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx Wednesday. The Mayor’s announcement…
May. 1, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out the details Wednesday of a $40 million package filled with sweeping measures, including retail-focused anti-theft teams for police, to combat rising retail theft across the state.
Apr. 22, 2024 By Anthony Medina The surge of smoke shops across New York City is likely to be coming to an end. A new initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week would allow New York City and local municipalities across the State to shutter and padlock the raft of illegal cannabis stores that…
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Apr. 21, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Albany lawmakers finally passed the state budget on Saturday, a plan that contained a two-year extension of mayoral control of New York City public schools, a deal to boost housing supply and some tenant safeguards.
Mar. 25, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
The City Council on Monday outlined its wishlist for the forthcoming Fiscal Year 2025 state budget with the clock rapidly ticking toward the April 1 deadline when Albany must pass a spending plan.
Mar. 20, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on Wednesday expressed confidence about reaching a state budget deal that contains the “principles” of controversial “Good Cause Eviction” tenant protections, as negotiations over the spending plan roll on.
Mar. 19, 2024 By Barbara Russo
In a historic move for women’s healthcare in New York state, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a standing order Tuesday allowing pharmacists to provide over-the-counter hormonal contraceptive medication to patients.
Dec. 19, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
New York state will establish a committee to study the provision of reparations to descendants of enslaved New Yorkers under legislation that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Tuesday.
Oct. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry At least nine Americans were killed in Israel since Hamas terrorists launched a sneak attack from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7 and U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and Gov. Kathy Hochul are working to assist New Yorkers trying to escape the gathering storm. The congresswoman, who is New York’s…
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