Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bans New Yorkers From Global Entry, Punishing State For Sanctuary Laws. The move came after President Trump railed against so-called “Sanctuary Ci… Read More
A Civil Liberties Groups are asking a State Court to Block New York Election Officials from Enforcing a Requirement that Voters Register 25 days before an Election.
Representatives of the N… Read More
The Right to Vote is inherent to our Democracy and should not be taken away. Permanently Restoring Voting Rights for Justice-involved Individuals in New York is Paramount.
Felony Disenfran… Read More
New York is making it easier for Voters to Request Absentee Ballots and Allowing Mail-in Ballots, Postmarked by Election Day, to be considered Timely.
Gov. Cuomo (D) signed a host of Votin… Read More
Legislative Updates
Louisiana: Louisiana Republicans have narrowly failed to override any of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ vetoes in the legislature’s first-ever override se… Read More
Fifty Progressive and Community Organizations, in New York, on Wednesday, are set to Release a Letter urging Voters to Approve a Trio of Constitutional Amendments, to be put to a Referendum… Read More
Hospital and Nursing Home Workers, in New York State, will have to get Vaccinated against Covid-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), until the 25th of August, said Monday, in the State’s latest… Read More
New York City's $40 Million Investment, that generates a $1.8 Billion Annual Return, sounds too good to be true. But that's what New York is in line for, after its Investment in Census Outre… Read More
New york Lt. Governor, Kathy Hochul (D), will become the First Female New York Governor, at Midnight Tuesday, Aug. 24th, a Minute after Outgoing Governor, Andrew Cuomo (D), Resignation takes… Read More
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul (D), on Friday, said she was in talks with State Legislative Leaders, to call a Special Session, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision, Thursday… Read More
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul (D) announced she's making, $65 Million in State Funding, available for COVID-19 Booster Shot Distribution, by Local Government Health Departments, including… Read More
New Yorkers worried about Not being able to Pay Rent because of the Pandemic, could breathe a sigh of relief Wednesday, as Lawmakers earmarked more Financial Aid for them, and Extended a Sta… Read More
New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), announced Wednesday, that she is appointing Kathryn Garcia, the former New York City Sanitation Commissioner, and runner-up in the New York City's Democratic… Read More
A New York State Redistricting Commission, is preparing to meet next Thursday, to start Drafting New Boundaries for the New York Assembly and Senate, and Congress. But some New York City Sen… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) named her New Health Commissioner, Wednesday.
Dr. Mary T. Bassett, has been Appointed to Replace Dr. Howard Zucker.
Bassett served as the Commissioner of N… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), signed Legislation (S.343-A/A.3412-A), making it Illegal to use a Person’s Immigration Status against them.
Threats to Report a Person’s Immigra… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) Administration has made a Landmark move to Deny Permits for Two Natural Gas Plants seeking to Repower, citing the State’s Climate Law.
The Depa… Read More
New York State will transform Penn Station into a "Grand," Single-Level Train Hall, as part of a New Plan that Scales down a broader Cuomo-era Proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), said Wednesday… Read More
New Yorkers face Threats to Democracy driven by a Widespread Problem with an Electoral System with a History of Systematic Failures. Those are the findings of a 46-page Report, to be release… Read More
After another Low Turnout, Uncompetitive Mayoral Election, we hear of Renewed Calls for Nonpartisan Elections. When Mayor Michael Bloomberg put the Prospect of Nonpartisan or "Open" Primary… Read More
New York City Lawmakers, are poised to Allow more than 800,000 New Yorkers, who are Green Card Holders or have the Legal Right to work in the U.S. and Pay Local Taxes, to Vote in Municipal E… Read More
State Attorney General Letitia James (D) has Dropped-Out of the Governor's Race Thursday, Dec. 9, in a Surprise move that came just a little over a month since she Officially launched her Bi… Read More
The New York City’s Air is Cleaner a Decade after the Introduction of the Clean Heat Program, which poured Money into Resources to help Buildings Convert to Clean Heating Fuels, accord… Read More
David Banks, was named the New York City’s Next Schools Chancellor, said he wants to Create a Reimagined School Experience. Banks is a Longtime Educator who worked in the School System… Read More
Adrienne Adams (D-28th District, Queens), will become the Next, New City Council Speaker, after Securing the necessary Voting Commitments Friday, from Sitting and Incoming Council Members… Read More
New York City Mayor-electm Eric Adams (D), on Monday, announced the Appointment of Term-Limited City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez (D-10th District, Manhattan), as Commissioner of the New Y… Read More
New York City Mayor-Elect, Eric Adams (D) announced that in the Spring of 2022, the City will have a New Health Commissioner.
Dr. Ashwin Vasan will become, the Department of Health and Men… Read More
New York City, Mayor-Elect Eric Adams (D) announced a slew of Appointments leading up to his Official Inauguration, including Communications Director, and the Head of a Brand-New Office of E… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), signed into Law a Bill that makes Forgery of COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Punishable by up to One year of Imprisonment or Three years of Probation.
The &ldquo… Read More
The New York City, NYC Racial Justice Commission, on Tuesday, unanimously approved and filed with the Office of the City Clerk, its Final Report outlining Three Ballot Proposals intended to… Read More
New York Statewide Elected Officials in New York, would be limited to Two Terms, and be Restricted from earning Outside Income, while in Office, under a pair of Constitutional Amendments, Go… Read More
New York State Senate Democratic Leaders, pushed a package of Election Reforms, to make it easier for New Yorkers to cast their Ballot. They are promoting 11 pieces of Legislation to expand… Read More
A new $1 billion Broadband plan from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), will use a combination of Federal Subsidies and State Grants to close large gaps in access to High-Quality Internet.
Ca… Read More
In a bid to raise New York City’s Profile as a Global Tech Hub, Mayor Eric Adams (D) this month, converted his First Paycheck into Cryptocurrency.
The same week, the Mayor combined D… Read More
After Releasing a set of Congressional Redistricting Maps that heavily favor Democrats, the State Legislature has come out with Maps for the State Senate, that are likely a boon for the Part… Read More
A New Memo, issued Friday, by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) staked out clearer Positions on Guns in the City. “The default in gun cases is a felony prosecution,” he… Read More
New York is beefing up its Cryptocurrency Enforcement, to ensure Russia cannot use Digital Currencies, to get around Sanctions implemented in response to the Country’s Invasion of Ukra… Read More
New Yoerk City Mayor Eric Adams (D), today announced Seven Mayoral Appointees to the New York City Districting Commission, including Joshua Schneps, the CEO and Publisher of Schneps Media, a… Read More
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a Public Benefit Corporation, is the largest Public Transit Authority in the U.S., serving 12 Counties in Downstate New York, along with Tw… Read More
Democrats in Albany, have agreed on a record-breaking $220 billion Budget for the Fiscal year that began on April 1st, with a Vote is expected on Thursday, 4/8/2022 afternoon.
Representing… Read More
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D), missed a Deadline to mount a Challenge against Governor Kathy Hochul (D) in this year’s New York Democratic Primary. Prospective Candidates h… Read More
New York College Students, this November, could have an easier time casting Ballots, under a Provision approved in the New York State Budget this month.
State Lawmakers Approved, Gov. Kat… Read More
As part of Albany’s $220 billion Budget for 2022–2023, Lawmakers have included a record-breaking Investment in Renewable Energy, and in trying to Protect the Environment from Cli… Read More
At around 500 square miles, Los Angeles is the largest city within Los Angeles County. The home of Hollywood, Los Angeles has been known as the City of Stars as it has acted as the world&rsq… Read More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has put forward David Do, who Leads the Washington, D.C., Department of For-Hire Vechicles, as his pick to Run the City’s Taxi and Limousine Commissi… Read More
A Top Labor Organization Leader in New York on Tuesday, was selected by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to serve on the State's Panel addressing Climate Change issues.
Longtime New York AFL-CIO Pre… Read More
Community Activists and Lawmakers traveled to a Rural Courthouse Friday, in Western NY, to weigh in on the Shape of the NY's Political District Maps, and to ask a Judge for more Opportunitie… Read More
New York Elected Officials who leave Office under a Cloud, would face Restrictions on the use of their Campaign Funds once out of the Job, under a Measure proposed Tuesday, by New York State… Read More
New York City woman pushing baby in stroller on Upper East Side shot dead
A shooting on New York City’s Upper East Side on Wednesday night has left a 20-year-old woman dead… Read More
In the debates over diversity in cannabis, is there still room for allyship? And in the interest of allyship, how do we confront existing stereotypes? Did you know that white men could be st… Read More
What happens when a highly cultivated professional group takes over New York’s urban jungle? The harmonic elevated experience of Trailblazers, of course! Often described as “adul… Read More
Things to Do in New York City This Weekend
If you’re looking for things to do in New York City this weekend, there are many options available. From The Museum of Modern Art to the S… Read More
It's a dynamic time to be a cannabis consumer - and entrepreneur - in New York City. The Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act (MRTA) has legalized cannabis throughout New York State, and this we… Read More
For Shiest Bubz, every night is living in the Twilight Zone. Literally – the artist-producer and cannabis mogul needs to watch a handful of episodes of the classic TV series before he… Read More
“There’s talent in every one of us,” says Raekwon the Chef. “We’ve just got to find it. And I think that cannabis has allowed us to be able to open a door for p… Read More
Photo of Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden is located in Bronx Park. It has over a million living plants and a landscape that is 250 acres in size. The New York Botanical Gar… Read More
Business of Cannabis: New York returns to the Big Apple on November 3rd for its second annual conference. Produced by Business of Cannabis, the host of quarterly events and annual cannabis c… Read More
MJ Unpacked, the cannabis industry’s exclusive consumer packaged goods (CPG) conference, returned triumphantly for its second year in Las Vegas. Exhibitors’ signature glass displ… Read More
The Chinese invaded Tibet in 1950 claiming the country was part of greater China. Nomadic warriors called Khambas, armed with swords, fought a guerrilla war against the Chinese for a d… Read More
"Only Murders in the Building" is a mystery dramedy series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The show follows three New Yorkers, played by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Shor… Read More