Author: Midtown Tribune NYC
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initiative to Bolster Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will issue an Executive Order to bolster the security of the nation’s ports, alongside a series of additional actions that will strengthen maritime cybersecurity, fortify our supply chains and strengthen the United States industrial base. The Administration will also announce its intent to bring domestic onshore manufacturing capacity back to America…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Cancellation Of Next Round Of Agency Spending Cuts As A Result Of Strong Fiscal Management, Additional Cuts To Asylum Seeker Spending, Better-Than-Expected Economic Performance
City to Implement Additional 10 Percent Savings on Budgeted City-Funded Asylum Seeker Costs in FY25 Executive Budget — On Top of 20 Percent Cut Previously Announced — While Continuing to Provide Migrants With Intensive Case Work to Build Self-Sufficient Lives Moody’s Investors Service Applauds Adams Administration’s for “Robust Financial Management,” “Successful Implementation of Budget Measures to…
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Mayor Adams’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Rent Stabilization Laws
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on New York’s rent stabilization laws: “We are pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the remaining petitions challenging New York’s rent stabilization laws. For 50 years, rent stabilization has kept rents affordable for…
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Mayor’s Office Update: February 19, 2024 – News, Press Releases, and Executive Orders for the City of New York
Emergency Executive Order 559 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now…
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Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Biden called President Zelenskyy today to underscore the United States’ commitment to continue supporting Ukraine ahead of the two year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion. This morning, Ukraine’s military was forced to withdraw from Avdiivka after Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable…
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Press Briefing: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and EPA Administrator Michael Regan Discuss Environmental Policies During Transit to Pittsburgh, PA
On February 16, 2024, aboard Air Force One en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan held a press gaggle. During the gaggle, they addressed questions from the press and provided updates on the administration’s response to the East Palestine disaster and other issues. Administrator Regan…
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NYC Mayor Makes Four New Judicial Appointments
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced four judicial appointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two Family Court judges, one Criminal Court judge, and one interim Civil Court judge. “Public safety and justice go hand in hand, and the judges I’m appointing today will help us deliver…
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Elon Musk’s Company Launches First Private Rocket to the Moon – Marking the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Nova C (IM-1) to the Moon Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, has launched a private rocket to the moon, marking the first private U.S. moon landing in over 50 years. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a lunar lander made by Intuitive Machines, took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,…
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President Biden Addresses Reported Death of Aleksey Navalny from the White House on February 16, 2024, With a Nod to Trump
President Joe Biden made remarks regarding the reported death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and critic of Vladimir Putin. Navalny reportedly died in a Russian prison, with Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service announcing that he lost consciousness after a walk but did not provide an official cause of death[2]. President Biden directly attributed…
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White House Issues Memorandum Delegating Authority Under Section 1230 of National Defense Authorization Act
President Biden Issues Directive Granting Defense Authority, Aligning with National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a directive on February 16, 2024, concerning the delegation of authority pursuant to Section 1230 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31). This directive grants the…
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Readout on White House Convening on Equity
This week, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the 2024 White House Convening on Equity. This convening brought together Cabinet members, and nearly 100 stakeholders, including national civil rights organizations, community organizers, advocates, and policy leaders. Participants discussed the Administration’s whole-of-government equity agenda and the ambitious actions underway to redress systemic barriers to opportunity for underserved communities.…
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NYC Mayor Fulfills Major Street Safety Commitment by Making City Vehicle Fleet Safer
Issuance of Executive Order Will Increase Safety Requirements for City Contractor Vehicles,Ensures That All New City Trucks Have 360-Degree Cameras or High-Visibility Design NYPD Has Updated CompStat to Include Traffic Violence Statistics NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today issued Executive Order 39, outlining a comprehensive approach to addressing truck and bus safety for…
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Governor Hochul Continues New York’s Leadership on Artificial Intelligence with Nation-Leading Actions to Protect Against Deceptive Uses of AI. Why not Against Books, Cars and Computers ?
Governor Proposes Legislation to Allow Individuals to Seek Judicial Relief for the Dissemination of False Digitally Altered Material Legislation Would Also Update Penal Law to Account for Unauthorized Uses of Artificial Intelligence Also Proposes Legislation to Require Disclosures on Digitized Political Communications Published or Distributed Within 60 Days of an Election Complements Governor’s Bold Empire…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On WABC 7’s “Eyewitness News Morning @ 10”
Mayor Eric Adams: Over the past decade, we have seen just how addictive and overwhelming the online world can be: exposing children to content they are not ready for, disrupting the educational process and seriously damaging their self-esteem and wellbeing, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube. As we announced last month in the State of the…
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Summary of President Biden’s Conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President and the Prime Minister discussed ongoing hostage negotiations. The President reaffirmed his commitment to working tirelessly to support the release of all hostages as soon as possible, recognizing their appalling situation after 132 days in Hamas captivity. The President and…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Fueling Nationwide Youth Mental Health Crisis – Can this be considered a veiled attack on freedom of speech by an unpopular mayor?
Adams Administration Files Lawsuit to Hold TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube Accountable for Their Platforms’ Damaging Influence on Mental Health of Children City Issues Action Plan to Address Harms Caused by Social Media NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds Radix, New York City Department…
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Biden Signs Memorandum Extending Deferred Enforced Departure for Select Palestinians
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Palestinians Following the horrific October 7, 2023, terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel, and Israel’s ensuing military response, humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories, and primarily Gaza, have significantly deteriorated. While I remain focused on improving the…
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Preserving History and Voices: Concerns and Considerations for the New York Central Bus Terminal Replacement Project
The Port Authority is conducting public hearings regarding its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Bus Terminal Replacement, scheduled from February 20th to 22nd. We strongly encourage you to review the DEIS, attend a hearing, or offer comments. This endeavor will reshape segments of our city, and your input is highly valued. The McGraw…
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U.S. Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrest in Two Separate Illicit Technology Transfer Schemes to Benefit Governments of China and Iran
In two separate cases, individuals face charges related to illicit technology transfer benefiting hostile foreign adversaries. The first involves Iranian nationals conspiring to export aerospace equipment to Iran, while the second involves a man arrested for stealing trade secrets related to detecting nuclear missile launches and tracking ballistic and hypersonic missiles for the benefit of…
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Mayor Adams Appears on WBLS 107.5 FM’s “DJ S1 Saturdays”
Mayor Eric Adams discusses various initiatives on DJ S-1’s radio show, including New York hosting the World Cup finals, a cost-effective approach to providing for migrants using debit cards, and the city’s transformation of trash removal to improve cleanliness. DJ S-1: New York City, you know what it is, as I promised y’all, my man is…