In an exclusive Spectrum News NY1/Siena College poll, New Yorkers say they are pessimistic on New York City’s future as well as its mayor. 56 percent of respondents said New York City is headed in the wrong direction with 7 out of 10 saying they feel less safe now than they did before the Covid-19 […]
New York Announces 22 Large Scale Energy Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects that should deliver enough clean, affordable energy to power over 620,000 New York homes for at least 20 years. These projects seek to spur over $2.7 billion in private investment and create over 3,000 short- and long-term jobs across the state. The […]
“New” New York Blue Ribbon Panel on Future of NYC’s, Region’s Economy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul launched a “New” New York blue-ribbon panel to examine the future of New York City and the region’s economy, to be led by co-chairs Robin Hood CEO Richard Buery and former Sidewalk Labs CEO Daniel Doctoroff. The “New” New York panel, one of […]
New York City Reforming 118 Business Violations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced major steps to reduce burdens on and cut red tape for the NYC’s small businesses with reforms to 118 city regulations. The 118 reforms stem from Executive Order 2 (EO2) “Small Business Forward” that requires city agencies to review existing business regulations and ensure local businesses face fewer needless fines […]
Mayor Adams Releases Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams presented New York City’s $99.7 billion Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The executive budget looks to build on investments and fiscal discipline laid out in the preliminary budget by remaining focused on savings and building and maintaining record levels of reserves. The administration is using new revenues and […]