Month: February 2023
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New York. Mayor Adams Rides Subway Overnight on One Year Anniversary of Subway Safety Plan, Announces Over 4,000 New Yorkers Accepted Shelter Since Launch of Plan
New York City Mayor Eric Adams rode the subways overnight last week with WABC-TV’s N.J. Burkett on the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Subway Safety Plan and discussed the city’s progress supporting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and ensuring riders feel safe while using the subway system. Since the start of the plan last February, 4,000…
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The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing Feb. 28 on “Every State is a Border State: Examining Secretary Mayorkas’ Border Crisis.” According to homeland.house.gov, it was “A hearing to discuss the widespread and debilitating impact President Biden’s border crisis is having on communities across the United States of America.” Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff…
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Mayor Adams Hosts and Delivers Remarks at Interfaith Breakfast
New York. Mayor Eric Adams Hosts and Delivers Remarks at Interfaith Breakfast New York Public Library – Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Celeste Bartos Forum 5th Avenue and 42nd Street Midtown ManhattanFebruary 28, 2023NYC Mayor’s Office NYC BigNY.com news – Midtown Tribune New York News
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Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks on Expanding Affordable High-Speed Internet Nationwide
Vice President Harris delivers remarks highlighting the progress on the Administration’s efforts to expand affordable high-speed internet nationwide. Columbia, SCThe White House official videoNYC BigNY.com news – Midtown Tribune New York News
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75 year old man from Japan was traveling through Ukraine when the war started
Ukraine. Video with 75 year old retiree from Japan Fuminori Tsuchiko who sold his house in Japan and volunteer to Kharkiv region to cook meal and running supply under bomb and missile for 9 months in a subway for those who still stuck in the city…More at 9gag.com
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Mayor Adams, DCWP Commissioner Mayuga Secure Reinstatement of Wrongfully Fired Starbucks Worker Austin Locke
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a settlement with coffee giant Starbucks over the wrongful termination of Austin Locke in violation of the “just cause” protections of New York City’s New York City’s Fair Workweek Law. Last fall, DCWP…
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LIRR begins offering full service at Grand Central
— Full Long Island Rail Road service begins today at Grand Central Madison.This new service is not making all commuters too happy.Many commuters in Port Washington will now have to transfer to get to Penn Station. The connection from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal is being replaced by shuttle service. The MTA says it will “up” service…
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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Representative Santos’ Sponsorship of Bill to Make the AR-15 the ‘National Gun of the United States’
Video- Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) visited a gun store in his district to unveil the AR-15 National Gun Act. “It’s outrageous and appalling that New York Congressman Santos would attach his name to legislation that would designate the AR-15 as the ‘national gun of the United States.’ This weapon of war has been used in…
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Governor Hochul Urges Freight Rail Industry, Congress, and Federal Regulators to Take Additional Actions to Prevent Freight Rail Hazmat Disasters in the Wake of East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged the freight rail industry, Congress, and federal regulators to take additional actions to prevent freight rail hazmat disasters in the wake of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that has threatened the health and safety of residents. The comprehensive actions outlined by the Governor will help create a…
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Mayor Adams Announces new Appointments to Landmarks Preservation Commission, Public Design Commission
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today appointed Stephen Chu, Mark Ginsberg, and Angie Master to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and designated Bill Heinzen as his representative on the New York City Public Design Commission (PDC). Chu, Ginsberg, and Master have already been approved by the New York City Council and…
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Manhattan. Mayor Adams Speaks at Flag Raising Ceremony for Saint Lucia
Manhattan New York . Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag Raising Ceremony for Saint Lucia Bowling Green Park Broadway & Whitehall Street February 22, 2023 Saint Lucia is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean. Government Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy • Monarch Charles III • Governor-General Errol Charles • Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre Legislature Parliament…
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Manhattan. Woman arrested, charged after Pride flag lit on fire in SoHo
New York. Angelina Cando, 30, was arrested Tuesday and charged with arson, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment — all as hate crimes. The Pride flag, which read “Make America Gay Again,” was set on fire early Monday morning at The Little Prince restaurant in SoHo.ABC7NY New York news video.
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Mayor Eric Adams Signs Eight Bills, Taking Action to Address Pay Disparities, Support New Yorkers With Disabilities
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed eight pieces of legislation to address pay disparities within the city’s municipal workforce and to support New Yorkers living with disabilities residing in shelters or in affordable housing units. Intros 515-A, 527-A, and 521-A bolster’s the city’s efforts to close pay disparities and strengthen the city’s Pay…
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New York. Florida Governor DeSantis visits Staten Island to talk law and order – Which displeased Mayor Adams
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was in New York City Monday, February 20 to meet with members of law enforcement. “Is this Florida North or is Florida Staten Island South?” DeSantis said receiving a warm welcome from a room of active and retired police officers and firefighters. Dozens packed the catering hall Prive on Monday morning,…
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Alligator rescued from Prospect Park Lake
A four-foot-long alligator was rescued from Prospect Park Lake Sunday, the city’s parks department said. No one was injured by the gator, and it was taken first to an animal care center before ultimately being transported to the Bronx Zoo to be evaluated and treated. The alligator has been nicknamed Godzilla.Godzilla was found “very lethargic…
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Mayor Adams Appoints Ya-Ting Liu as NYC’s First-Ever Chief Public Realm Officer
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today appointed Ya-Ting Liu as the city’s first-ever chief public realm officer, delivering on a key promise from his State of the City address. In this newly created role, Liu will coordinate across city government, community organizations, and the private sector to create extraordinary public spaces across the entire city…
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Manhattan. New operator taking over Central Park’s Loeb Boathouse
New operators will run the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park. Legends Hospitality will be taking over. Its previous owner, Dean Poll, said he could no longer manage the restaurant due to financial struggles.Video ABC7NY.com
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New York. Mayor Adams Delivers Testimony To New York State Senate Finance And Assembly Ways And Means Committees
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today provided testimony to the New York State Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees, focusing on critical investments in jobs, safety, housing, and care as well as fiscal challenges facing the city. Below are Mayor Adams’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and thank you Chairs…
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Mayor Eric Adams Announces Indictments Of 23 Alleged Members Of Warring Subsets Of The Crips Street Gang
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz: Good morning everyone. Happy Valentine’s Day. Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, Happy Valentine’s Day. District Attorney Katz: Well, I appreciate that. Mayor Adams: How come you didn’t say good morning, Mike? Good morning. Happy Valentine’s Day. District Attorney Katz: We’ll try that again, Mr. Mayor. Good morning everyone. Mayor Adams: Good morning, Ms. D.A. District Attorney…
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Lawmaker Asks Ex-Twitter Exec Point Blank About Actions Against Dan Bongino And Charlie Kirk
Twitter executives saying “sorry” doesn’t change what they did to unfairly target conservative voices.At a House Oversight Committee hearing last week, Rep. Tim Burchett (Republian -TN) spoke about Twitter Washington DC, Congress hearing FORBES NEWS video Twitter executives saying "sorry" doesn't change what they did to unfairly target conservative voices. Thanks to @RobFinnertyUSA for having…