New York City Mayor Adams Announces New Charter Revision Commission
Mayor Eric Adams has established a Charter Revision Commission, led by Carlo Scissura, to review…
New York City Mayor Adams Announces New Charter Revision Commission
Mayor Eric Adams has established a Charter Revision Commission, led by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve New York City’s charter, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive municipal governance. The commission will focus on enhancing public safety, increasing community input, promoting fiscal responsibility, and supporting working-class New Yorkers. Appointments to Include Former Elected Officials, Civic and…
New York Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Grant Funding to Support Efforts to Reduce Domestic Terrorism and Targeted Violence
Governor Hochul allocated $10 million in grant funding to support the reduction of domestic terrorism and targeted violence, leading to the establishment of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans in every county in New York State, following a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo. These funds enable multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment and Management teams, comprising law enforcement, mental health…
New York State Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of Merideth Andreucci to Lead Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration
Governor Hochul appointed Merideth Andreucci to lead the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI), tasked with coordinating New York’s semiconductor industry development, including Micron’s $100 billion investment in Central New York. Andreucci, with extensive experience in economic development and sustainability, will oversee efforts to advance semiconductor projects and grow the state’s semiconductor…
New York City Mayor Adams, Comptroller Lander, Public Advocate Williams, Pension Trustees, Partners Celebrate $60 Million Investment in Load Portfolio That Will Preserve 35,000 Rental Units
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and other officials announced a $60 million investment by the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) to preserve 35,000 rent-stabilized housing units affected by the collapse of Signature Bank. The investment, in partnership with Community Preservation Corporation, Related Fund Management, and Neighborhood Restore,…
New York. Governor Hochul Announces Launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program, aiming to create 500 paid civic and service opportunities across SUNY campuses, with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado leading the initiative. The program, part of the 2024 State of the State agenda, will open applications in the coming weeks, allowing students to begin…
New York Mayor Adams, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Announce Near $12 Million Expansion of CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative
Lauren Andersen, University Associate Provost, Careers and Industry Partnerships, City University of New York: I’d like to welcome James Lovey. He’s the Vice President for Investments at Company Ventures, which is an NYC-based venture capital firm. He has supported tech-driven startups and has for many years run an internship program together with CUNY and his team,…
