MTA Hosts Webinars on Upcoming Congestion Pricing Plan
The MTA has announced eight webinars in December to educate the public on the Congestion Relief Zone tolling program, which will take effect on January 5, 2025. These 60-minute sessions...
NYC Reaches Milestone with 15,000 Apprenticeship Opportunities
Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City has created over 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities in less than three years, achieving a significant milestone toward the city’s goal of 30,000 by...
Federal Judge to Weigh Freezing NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
On Thursday, November 21st, a Manhattan federal judge announced a hearing to determine whether New York City’s congestion pricing plan should be temporarily halted. Judge Lewis Liman will hold the...
New York Introduces First-in-Nation Appliance Rebate Program for Energy Efficiency
Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York’s groundbreaking Appliance Upgrade Program on Thursday, November 21st, aimed at offering retail rebates for energy-efficient appliances. The initiative, designed to benefit low and moderate-income...
New York’s Clean Slate Act Aims to Transform Lives and Communities
New York’s Clean Slate Act has officially taken effect as of Saturday, November 16th, offering a new beginning for individuals with eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions. The law, signed by...
NYC Opens Doors to Public Safety Careers with New Civil Service Exam
Mayor Eric Adams announced a groundbreaking civil service exam to streamline hiring for nearly 900 public safety roles in New York City. This initiative, announced on Friday, November 15th, allows...
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, WHO and CDC Warn
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported a resurgence in measles cases, with over 10.3 million infections in 2023, a...
Governor Hochul Revives Controversial Congestion Pricing Plan
On November 14th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the revival of the city’s congestion pricing plan, a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing gridlock in Manhattan while generating critical funding...
What Are Recess Appointments and Why Trump Might Use Them
On Thursday, November 14th, discussions intensified about President-elect Donald Trump’s potential use of recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmation for key administrative roles. Recess appointments allow a president to unilaterally...
