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NEW YORK GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
NY Gov. Hochul Announces New York State Has Achieved Major Solar Milestone a Year Early
NEW YORK /New York Netwire/ -- NY Governor Kathy Hochul this week (Oct. 17) announced that 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar have been installed across New York, marking the early achievement of the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act statutory goal a year ahead of schedule. The solar power generation, which benefits homes, business owners and off-takers of community solar projects, is enough to power more than a million homes, underscoring New York’s leadership in growing one of the strongest distributed solar markets in the nation.
NYC Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Celebrate Success on National Evaluation Systems of Pre-K for All
NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- Today, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza celebrated the results of two different national program assessment tools that show the vast majority of pre-K programs are demonstrating predictors of positive student outcomes, meaning children are more likely to demonstrate reading, math, language, and social skills such as being independent, understanding shapes, and using expanded vocabulary.
NEW YORK BUSINESS NEWS
HITPAW Edimakor Launches its Halloween Sale for 2026 with Up to 65-percent Off AI Credits and Exclusive VIP Deals
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- HitPaw Edimakor has launched its Halloween Sale, running from October 22 to November 6, with up to 65% off AI credits, plus special VIP offers, bonus AI credits, and ready-to-use Halloween video templates. With plans starting at $15.96, the promotion gives creators an opportunity to explore Edimakor's AI-powered editing and content creation tools while saving on their Halloween projects.
HitPaw Announces VikPea V6.0.0 Update with AI Enhancement Agent, and Gemini Omni Integration
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V6.0.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement platform. This release introduces intelligent AI Enhancement Agent, improved low-light enhancement, local export for AI Generative Model, and the new Gemini Omni video generation model, delivering greater flexibility and efficiency for creators.
ARGYLE adds income calculations from Freddie Mac AIM Check API alongside direct-source payroll data
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced the launch of Direct VOIE+, a step-up to its direct-source verification of income and employment (VOIE) for mortgage lenders. Direct VOIE+ delivers calculated monthly income from Freddie Mac's AIM Check API alongside direct-source payroll data, helping lenders understand eligible income earlier in the origination process.
Tenorshare Offers a Solution for Transfering WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Duo
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Switching from Android to iPhone Duo doesn't have to mean leaving important WhatsApp conversations behind. Tenorshare iCareFone WhatsApp Transfer offers an alternative for users looking to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Duo, including supported chats, photos, videos, and attachments.
Forensics Forward symposium 2026 brings digital forensics, cybersecurity and legal experts together
NEW YORK, N.Y., and PITTSBURGH, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- Forensics Forward: Cybersecurity, Digital Evidence, and Justice, a one-day online symposium co-hosted by digital forensics expert Robert B. Fried and Duquesne University's Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law, will bring together seven experts from three continents on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
HitPaw Launches its 2026 Halloween Promo with Up to 50-percent OFF AI Creative Tools
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- HitPaw, a provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, today announced its 2026 Halloween Sale, offering discounts of up to 50% OFF selected creative tools and bundles. This Halloween, users can create spooky photos, videos, and more with special seasonal deals.