Increased Toll Rates at NY-NJ Bridges and Tunnels
On Sunday, January 7th, drivers using several of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's crossings, both bridges and tunnels, saw increased toll rates. The 63-cent per ride ...
Tag: New York
Governor Hochul Unveils “Back to Basics” Program to Boost Literacy with Phonics-Based Curriculum
New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new statewide literacy program called “Back to Basics” on Wednesday, emphasizing a phonics-based curriculum. The initiative follows New York City's comprehensive literacy education ...
New York Leads Nation in Population Decline, Census Data Reveals
In 2023, New York state experienced the most population decrease among all states in the country despite a nationwide population increase, as recent United States Census data indicated. New York’s ...
New York Enacts Sweeping Legislative Changes: 2024 Highlights
In 2023, New York legislators passed 896 bills, and Governor Kathy Hochul signed 774 into law with many of them starting in 2024. Several key legislations focus on enhancing voter ...
Former NY Governor Pataki Blasts Biden Over New York City Migrant Crisis
New York City is witnessing another surge of migrants, with more than 7,000 new arrivals in the last two weeks. Fabien Levy, Deputy Mayor of Communications, stated that the city ...
Mayor Adams Implements Executive Order to Regulate Migrant Arrival via Charter Buses
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order on Wednesday, December 27th, targeting charter buses transporting migrants, mandating a 32-hour advance notification before they arrived in the city. ...
Governor Hochul Signs Bill to Examine Reparations for Slavery in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on Tuesday, December 19th, that will establish a commission in New York State responsible for exploring reparations as a means to address ...
New York Court Decides Democrats Can Redraw District Lines, Republicans Worry About Gerrymandering
New York's highest court provided Democrats with an opportunity to redraw the state's congressional districts last week, marking a significant triumph as the party seeks to gain control of the ...
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Removing Medical Debt From New Yorkers’ Credit Reports
New York State has enacted legislation to exclude unpaid medical debt from the credit reports of its residents. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law on Wednesday, December 13th, ...
