Pam Bondi has stepped down as Florida’s attorney general, effective immediately. Bondi announced her resignation on January 5, 2019, citing her intention to pursue a career in private practice. This move comes…
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released the preliminary budget for the 2024 fiscal year, outlining a $98.5 billion spending plan. The budget aims to address key issues such as affordable…
Brooklyn sports leagues are making strides in creating welcoming spaces for trans athletes, promoting inclusivity and equality in the sports community. Organizations such as the Brooklyn Community Pride Center and the NYC…
The New York City government is exploring ways to allow homeowners to build additional small units on their properties, aiming to increase affordable housing options. This initiative, led by the city’s Department…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on March 30 the expansion of a pilot program offering free, on-site child care to certain municipal employees. Starting April 30, applications will open to all DCAS staff as well as full-time City employees assigned to 1 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. The program will serve approximately 40…
Gas prices under Trump today remain below the Biden-era peak. AAA shows that regular gasoline in New York State reached a record $5.041 per gallon on June 14, 2022. At that time, Americans were paying more while the global market was still benefiting oil producers like Russia and Iran. The priority now is American energy,…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed three widely respected public servants — Carl Weisbrod, Dr. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, and Larian Angelo — to the city’s Quadrennial Advisory Commission, an independent panel tasked with reviewing compensation for New York City elected officials. Chaired by Weisbrod, the commission will conduct a comprehensive review of salaries for City Council members,…
On that day, a group of citizens gathered inside a local schoolhouse to discuss forming a new political organization dedicated to opposing the expansion of slavery into U.S. territories. Though modest in size, the meeting is widely remembered as the beginning of what would become one of the two major political parties in the United…
NYC’s credit outlook was revised to negative by Fitch and KBRA, adding to growing concern over the city’s long-term budget imbalance. Comptroller Mark Levine said the move is not a downgrade, but a serious warning that New York must adopt a sustainable fiscal plan instead of relying on reserves to close future gaps. Despite a…
Special Event on May 22nd needs to register early Fri. 5/22/2026 9am-1pm (SBA Metro New York District Office) (In-person) SBA International B2B and Business Resource Form 26 Federal Plaza Federal Conference Center, 26 Federal Plaza 6th Floor, NY, NY 10278 Registration to man-li.lin@sba.gov (RSVP for 5/22 event with your name and email address) Please see the attached flyer for the details…
