On Monday, June 10th, the New York State Education Department announced plans to phase out the Regents exams as a mandatory requirement for high school graduation. This move marks a...
Read moreOn Thursday, June 13th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy revealed plans to implement a groundbreaking Clemency Initiative, starting on Juneteenth. The initiative, described as “life-changing” and “systematic,” aims to address...
Read moreOn Thursday, June 13th, a group of unlicensed cannabis shop owners filed a federal class-action lawsuit against New York City, contesting the Adams administration’s crackdown on illegal marijuana dispensaries. The...
Read moreOn Monday, June 10th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced new leadership for the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) following a critical assessment of the agency’s operations. Felicia A. B....
Read moreMayor Eric Adams’ administration is taking steps to diversify its Room 9 press room, the traditional press room at City Hall, opening the doors to more ethnic and community media...
Read moreOn Tuesday, June 11th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York Mobile ID, a secure digital version of a state-issued driver's license, learner permit, or non-driver ID. This...
Read moreOn June 24th, the New York City Department of Social Services will open a new IDNYC enrollment center in the Bronx’s Tremont neighborhood at 1910 Monterey Ave. This new center...
Read moreOn Tuesday, June 11th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams applauded the successful passage of several key legislative priorities at the conclusion of the state legislative session. These legislative victories...
Read moreOn Monday, June 10th, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction for the nation’s largest dedicated offshore wind port at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal...
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