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Emergency physician, business professor, entrepreneur, and founder of ABIG Health, Dr. Adam Brown, has seen firsthand the evolving business landscape, working with leading startups to bring solutions to the marketplace that will change how patient care is delivered in the years to come. Having had prior roles as a healthcare executive of one of America’s largest emergency medicine practices during the COVID pandemic and now in leading roles behind the scenes in healthcare, including as Chief Medical and Marketing Officer at Radiant Healthcare, Dr. Brown has a unique perspective on the emerging trends affecting businesses and how the medical field is evolving.

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New York City has greenlit two transformative projects, SPARC Kips Bay and Innovation East, aiming to solidify the city’s position as a global leader in the life sciences sector. These initiatives are projected to generate over $42 billion in economic impact and create more than 16,000 jobs in the coming decades.

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As trade tensions escalate between the United States and the European Union, New York’s burgeoning digital services sector finds itself at a critical juncture. The EU is considering implementing a Digital Services Tax (DST) in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a move that could significantly impact American tech companies.

The United States maintains a substantial trade surplus in services with the EU. In 2023, U.S. exports of services to the EU amounted to $261.7 billion, contributing to a $71.2 billion surplus in 2022, the most recent year with available data.

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From pioneering new medical technology to supporting women’s health, Dr. Lara Zibners has a unique perspective on some of the most pressing issues affecting diagnosis and treatment in the healthcare industry today.

As co-founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care, Dr. Zibners has brought a new medical device to the healthcare industry that helps women with their gynecological care, named by Time Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2020. Through her startup, she has recently launched a groundbreaking trial over in the UK with the National Health Service, enabling her device to break into new markets.
 
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo announced the launch of “NYC Create in Place,” a pilot program designed to help preserve and expand creative spaces for cultural organizations and businesses across the city. The initiative includes a web portal that will centralize resources and provide technical assistance to organizations facing rising costs, navigating government processes, or seeking new spaces.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the final distribution of funds to victims of Bernard L. Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme, bringing total compensation to more than $4.3 billion. The tenth and final payout of $131.4 million will be distributed to over 23,000 victims worldwide, covering nearly 94% of their losses.

The Madoff Victim Fund, which has compensated more than 40,000 victims in 127 countries, marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to trace and recover assets tied to the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Many recipients of the funds are small investors who lost less than $500,000 in the fraud.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has directed state agencies to prepare for a dual weather system expected to impact New York during the New Year’s holiday, urging residents to remain vigilant as heavy rain and snow are forecast in different parts of the state.

Heavy rain is anticipated in New York City, Long Island, and Central New York on New Year’s Eve, potentially affecting outdoor celebrations, including festivities in Times Square. Those attending events are encouraged to dress for wet conditions and exercise caution.

By Wednesday night, a winter storm system is expected to bring lake-effect snow to regions east and southeast of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Areas in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the North Country could experience significant snowfall accumulations, with persistent snow bands and strong winds potentially causing hazardous travel conditions.

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The New York State Department of State has announced nearly $20 million in funding to support 56 communities across the state through Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. This funding, distributed through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Brownfield Opportunity Area Program, and Smart Growth Community Planning Program, aims to revitalize waterfronts, transform brownfield sites, and create plans that adhere to Smart Growth principles.

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The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) celebrated the holiday season with a cocktail party hosted by philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, bringing together notable guests to honor the Foundation’s commitment to advancing gender equity and supporting women and girls across New York.

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$51 million in grants will be made available to assist 1,060 households across New York, aimed at making homeownership more accessible and affordable. The funding will help low- and moderate-income families with home repairs, accessibility upgrades, safety improvements, and down payment assistance for first-time buyers.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $225 million in funding for 165 water quality protection projects across New York State, with a significant focus on benefiting environmental justice communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The grants will address aging water infrastructure, reduce harmful algal blooms, protect drinking water supplies, and enhance aquatic habitats statewide.

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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center has officially opened the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab, a state-of-the-art theater incubator designed by the Rockwell Group. The new space, made possible by a donation from Tony Award-winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein, is dedicated to fostering creativity and accessibility for theater artists of all kinds.

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