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New York Note: Q-Team Expansion, New WCB Leadership, NYC ICE Ruling, Rivera Leaving NYCC, Council Legislation
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) NYPD Expands Quality of Life "Q-Teams" to Queens- Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD's Quality of Life Division "Q-Teams" across all of Queens. The initiative aims to address everyday issues that affect…...
New York Note: Manhattan Shakeups, Adams Reaffirms Candidacy, NYS School Phone Ban, and Trump Targets NYC
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (76+ words) Major Shakeups Ahead for Manhattan's West Side Representatives -Manhattan is poised for significant political changes at nearly every level of government over the next 18 months, with several elected representatives leaving their offices and multiple people expressing interest in running to…...
New York Note: ICE Raids Upstate, Adams Considers Options, Hochul Expands Vaccine Access, Subway Crime Falls
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (67+ words) Following a raid last Thursday at a Cayuga County food processing plant that resulted in the detention of 57 workers, the largest immigration action in New York State this year, Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone announced that federal immigration enforcement operations will…...
New York Note: Adams Releases Executive Budget, Staten Island Special Election, City Legislation, City & State GR Pros
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (118+ words) Mayor Adams Unveils FY 2026 Executive Budget - Mayor Eric Adams released New York City's $115.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, dubbed the "Best Budget Ever." It focuses on investments in public safety, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, education, and cleanliness. The budget…...
From Holdout to Headline: Ohio’s Step into the High School NIL Era
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) The movement to allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) continues to sweep across the nation, reshaping amateur athletics from coast to coast. What began as a collegiate phenomenon has steadily made its way into high…...
New York Note: FY26 Budget Passage, City Legislation, Brooklyn Power 100
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (83+ words) On June30, the City Council formally adopted the $115.9billion FY2026 budget. The budget includes funding to pilot a new free child care program for children under 2 years old, along with a significant increase in City funding for immigrant legal services. The budget also…...
Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Things to Watch in Raleigh This Year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (440+ words) North Carolina state government leaders this year are likely to consider important issues including a state budget bill, funding for education and health care (including Medicaid), and various policy issues. Legislators in 2025 did not agree on a two-year biennial budget…...
New York Note: NYS Legislative Session Concludes 2025
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (357+ words) The 2025 New York State legislative session has concluded. For the 2025-2026 session, all bills not passed this year will remain live, and session is scheduled to begin again in January. We anticipate that the Governor will call a special session this…...
Not Our Week: Three NY Third Dept. Decisions, All Headwinds for the Defense
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (635+ words) Two new 3rd Dept. workers" compensation cases this week plus one Unemployment Insurance decision on independent contractor status. None of them are good for the defense....By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Not Our Week: Three NY Third Dept. Decisions, All…...
An Orchard of Highlights: Fall’s Freshest Sports & Entertainment Picks
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (360+ words) From Snake Oil to Wellness Influencers: The Rise and Rise of Health Misinformation October 16, 2025 via CNET News Ryan Reynolds Co-Stars With a Real Tilly Norwood in New Mint Mobile Ad October 15, 2025 via Hollywood Reporter Fanttik Teams Up With Houston Rockets…...