New York City
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Eric Adams got some stuff done
Ten things the NYC mayor got done in his first year – and some of the items he hasn’t followed through on yet.
New York City
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NYC leaders call for money, and a plan, as more migrants arrive from the Mexican border
While buses of migrants arrived in Manhattan, the City Council held a hearing on the city’s response to asylum-seekers
New York State
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What’s on the agenda for the 2023 legislative session in New York?
Everyone’s talking about housing – and still fighting over bail.
Heard Around Town
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Tenants’ rights advocates and lawmakers tout legislative agenda
Activists, elected officials and tenants rallied outside the governor’s Manhattan office to launch their legislative campaign to protect renters.
New York City
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Adrienne Adams makes her own bid for building new affordable housing
Following proposals made by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, the City Council Speaker unveiled her own complementary plan that prioritized equity, while still pushing for new units.
Heard Around Town
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State lawmakers renew push for free school meals
In letters sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul this week, state lawmakers are calling for funding in the state budget for free school meals statewide.
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Office to residential conversions – again – a focus of Adams and Hochul
The governor also previewed a goal of 800,000 new housing units over the next decade, presenting a united front with the mayor
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New York Nonprofits say they’re suffering the worst staffing shortage in years
Organizations blame the shortfall on post-COVID-19 upheaval, a wage rise in Starbucks-type jobs and not enough public funding to offer higher salaries.
Heard Around Town
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NYC budget watchdog warns of fiscal cliff
The Citizens Budget Commission had a dreary outlook at their budget briefing this week.
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Seeing houses of worship as promoters of Eric Adams’ housing agenda
The mayor’s chief adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin suggested at City & State’s Building Bridges interfaith event that churches, mosques and synagogues could play a role in helping her boss achieve his goal of building 500,000 new housing units in the next ten years.
New York City
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Eric Adams puts his own spin on universal pre-K
The administration is expanding special education and paying teachers more – and throwing shade at Bill de Blasio in the process.
New York City
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MTA spending $1 million a month for private security guards amid crackdown on fare evasion in subway system
Stopping turnstile jumpers while addressing safety is slowly paying off, New York City Transit and police leaders testified before a joint hearing of the City Council transportation and public safety committees Monday.
Politics
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A guide to the most powerful state Legislative committees
What are the various committees in the state Senate and Assembly? How do they work?
New York State
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New York recommends masking again. Will mask-weary schools comply?
The state health and education departments issued guidance in line with the CDC following an uptick in respiratory illnesses and COVID-19.
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Port Authority head promotes a ‘big role’ for biometrics at airports
Executive Director Rick Cotton said that customers should be able to opt in to programs that use biometric technology like facial recognition.
New York State
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City & State summit discusses technology in government and push for modernization
Key issues addressed were adopting consumer-centric practices, streamlining services and data centralization.
New York City
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How is New York City fighting COVID-19 now?
As the city does away with some of the weapons in its pandemic response arsenal, these are the ones New York is relying on now.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams picks a number: 500,000 new homes in the next decade
The mayor announced a plan to streamline residential development in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Council ‘still waiting’ to see a plan on mayor’s plan for severe mental illness
Eric Adams and his team have been doing a media blitz, explaining and defending last week’s announcement.
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