12.22.2025 Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million in Capital Funding Available for Volunteer Fire Departments

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $25 million in capital grants are available to help volunteer fire departments across the State upgrade their facilities and equipment. The Request for Applications through the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure… read more

12.18.2025 PSC Approves Verizon’s Acquisition of Frontier Telephone

Verizon Commits to Invest $150 Million to Expand its High-Speed Broadband Network To Underserved Communities, Advance Digital Inclusion, Enhance Service Quality and Network Reliability, and Support Small Businesses Across New York State Verizon to… read more

12.16.2025 HamptonsFilm Names Bob Feinberg as Executive Director

Bob Feinberg has been named executive director of HamptonsFilm, the organization that puts on the annual Hamptons International Film Festival. read more

12.15.2025 Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul - New York State Gaming Commission Vote

“Today’s vote by the New York State Gaming Commission is the culmination of a multi-year, community-driven process to ensure that casino licenses were only awarded to proposals that had local support, clear community benefits and sustainable… read more

12.15.2025 All 3 New York City casinos win licenses, ending state’s competition

All three remaining New York City casino proposals were awarded licenses by the state’s Gaming Commission on Monday, officially concluding the years-long competition to break into the region’s huge, untapped gambling market. Steve Cohen’s… read more

12.08.2025 Vornado’s Midtown tower more than 90% leased after signing new tenants

Major capital upgrades to Vornado’s 1290 Sixth Ave., where the Trump Organization holds a 30% passive stake, continue to draw new tenants. Two just-signed leases total 93,000 square feet in the 2 million-square-foot tower that’s more than 90%… read more