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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
America’s Gold Star Families and Le Portier Cognac Launch 2026 Memorial Day Initiative with Shannon Sharpe Visiting US Troops
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Le Portier Cognac and America's Gold Star Families today announced a Memorial Day initiative dedicated to honoring military service, sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of America's military families. Le Portier Cognac is a premium cognac brand co-founded by Shannon Sharpe.
Valuecom Launches Summer 2026 Home Shopping Deals Hub to Help Consumers Save on Home Renovation
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- As demand for summer home renovations and household upgrades continues to grow, online savings platform Valuecom today announced the launch of its new "Summer Home Shopping Deals Hub," designed to bring together the latest promo codes and discounts from home, furniture, building materials, and lifestyle brands in one centralized destination.
Amid 2026 Inflation Pressure, PromoCodie Analyzes How US Consumers Are Reducing Online Shopping Costs
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- As inflation and rising living expenses continue to affect household budgets across the United States, American consumers are increasingly changing the way they shop online. PromoCodie, a U.S.-focused online coupon and savings platform, recently released new consumer trend insights showing how shoppers are becoming more strategic in their efforts to reduce e-commerce spending.
New Photography Studio in NYC opened by The Light Committee
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for creating some of the best headshots in Los Angeles, has opened a second studio in New York City just about 10 years after its first studio in LA. The New York city studio will provide similar services to the LA studio.
TRAVEL TO GERMANY: Gutscheine7 LaunchesGermany Travel Savings Platform to Enhance Experience for US Visitors
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Gutscheine7 (Gutscheine7.de), a Germany-focused coupon platform, today highlighted how its service helps U.S. travelers save money while shopping in Germany by providing access to localized discounts, real-time promotions, and easy-to-navigate deal listings. As international travel continues to rebound, American tourists are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage spending in unfamiliar retail environments.
HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0 Updated with Video Beauty Module and New AI Generative Models, Next-Gen Video Generators
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement and generation platform. This release introduces a high-precision background removal model, a new video beauty module, upgraded AI generative models, and enhanced video generation with Kling 3.0 and Kling V3 Omni.