Mayor Adams and several other mayors throughout New York State testified at the state’s joint legislative budget hearing for local governments. Also known as “Tin Cup Day,” local governments submit their requests for...more
Council Overrides Mayoral Vetoes-
Last Tuesday, the NYC Council voted to override Mayor Adams’ vetoes on the How Many Stops Act and a ban on solitary confinement in city jails. The How Many Stops Act will require police...more
Mayor Adams Delivers State of the City Address-
On Wednesday, Mayor Adams delivered his third State of the City address, laying out his vision for the year ahead. He focused his speech on public safety, economic recovery,...more
CHICAGO — Chicago Rideshare Drivers Looking for Safety Solutions- Chicago Gig Alliance organizer Lori Simmons is leading the charge in demanding city officials take action in response to a rash of recent rideshare driver...more
2/1/2024
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Governor Hochul Releases FY25 Executive Budget-
On Tuesday, Governor Hochul unveiled her FY25 Executive Budget. She proposed a balanced $233B budget, which does not propose any increases in individual or corporate taxes but...more
CHICAGO — After Latest Shooting, Rideshare Drivers Protest Outside Midway Airport for Change-
Several rideshare drivers protested outside Midway Airport last Friday for better safety and stable pay. The Chicago Police...more
Mayor Parker Welcomes President Biden During MLK Day Visit-
Mayor Cherelle Parker discussed federal assistance for public safety, affordable housing, and the opioid crisis with President Joe Biden during his third visit to...more
On Tuesday, Governor Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State (SotS), laying out her vision for the year ahead. She focused her speech on proposals for mental health, healthcare, the environment, and the economy. The...more
Last Wednesday, the NYC Council held their charter meeting to begin the 2024-2025 session. Adrienne Adams was unanimously reelected as Speaker. Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, Minority Leader...more
BALTIMORE — Mayor Scott, BDE Introduce Free Public Wi-Fi Network -
In December, Mayor Brandon Scott and the City’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) launched FreeBmoreWiFi, a citywide free public Wi-Fi network....more
1/4/2024
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Last Wednesday, the NYC Council convened their final Stated meeting of the year, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed several policing and criminal justice bills, including a ban...more
Mayor Adams announced Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as the new Commissioner of the NYC Department of Correction (DOC). Maginley-Liddie currently serves as First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Diversity Officer of DOC, and will...more
BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech- entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a...more
12/14/2023
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Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Leila Bozorg as the City’s new Executive Director for Housing. Bozorg will report to Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer as part of an expanded housing, economic development, and...more
The Traffic Mobility Review Board has issued their report on a recommended tolling structure for the Central Business District tolling program. The TMRB recommended a $15 base toll for passenger vehicles, discounted overnight...more
12/5/2023
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Gig Economy & Technology-
DETROIT — Electric Delivery Startup BrightDrop Becomes Part of GM- BrightDrop, a General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle startup formed in 2021, will no longer operate as a subsidiary and...more
11/30/2023
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Mayor Adams has ordered a 20% decrease in spending on asylum seekers. This follows his announcement of citywide budget cuts in the November Plan, and the City is budgeted to spend over $6B on asylum seeker costs in the next...more
Mayor Releases November Plan with $314M in Cuts-
Last Thursday, Mayor Adams released the City’s November 2023 Financial Plan Update (the Plan). The Plan contains total funding of $110.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2024, which...more
CHICAGO — Harris School Introduces New Technology, Society Initiative- The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is introducing the Harris Technology and Society Initiative, a two-pronged strategy that...more
11/20/2023
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Mayor Adams Campaign Investigation-
Federal agents seized Mayor Adams’ electronic devices early last week, as investigations into his campaign continue. This follows a raid at the home of Adams’ chief fundraiser, Brianna...more
Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Louis Molina as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Molina has served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Correction since the beginning of the Adams administration. As...more
Gig Economy & Technology-
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Selected as Federal Tech Hub for AI, Biotechnology The Baltimore region has been awarded a federal designation as a national tech hub, which could generate hundreds of...more
11/3/2023
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Remote Work Pilot Expanded for Non-Unionized Employees-
Mayor Adams announced the expansion of the remote work pilot for non-unionized city employees. This follows a remote work pilot, which was implemented with DC37 as...more
Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser released the “New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.” The plan will develop a framework for city agencies to evaluate AI tools and risks and support the...more
BALTIMORE — AI to Help Baltimore Agencies Bridge Language Gaps-
By year’s end, the City of Baltimore will be deploying a new AI-backed service to help 911 dispatchers communicate with callers in their native language...more
10/19/2023
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