Month: May 2023
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New York. Eric Adams Administration, Labor, Civil Rights Leaders, Advocates Unite Behind Albany Housing Push
Groups Warn Failure to Act Before End of Session Will Deepen Affordability, Migrant Crises ALBANY – Senior officials from New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration today united with labor unions, civil rights leaders, and housing advocates to urge immediate legislative action in Albany to address New York’s dual housing affordability and migrant crises. Deputy Mayor…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Three Appointments to Commission to Combat Police Corruption – One of the Appointees was Wrongly Convicted of Murder
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced three appointments to the Commission to Combat Police Corruption (CCPC). The CCPC serves as an independent commission to monitor the anti-corruption activities of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Among the new appointees to the commission is Jabbar Collins, who spent 16 years in prison after…
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Mayor Adams Announces Maria-Torres Springer to Take on Expanded Portfolio as Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, Workforce
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer will serve in a newly expanded role as deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce. In her expanded role, Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer will drive the city’s efforts to preserve and improve the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), move New…
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NYC – Mayor Adams Emergency Executive Order 418
WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while…
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VIDEO: University professor attacks NY Post reporter with machete in NYC
Shelleen Rodriguez, a teacher, saw a table in the hallway where students had posted anti-abortion pamphlets. She yelled at them and went to throw their materials off the table. Gone are the days when you could just disagree. The whole thing was, of course, videotaped. Next episode: a reporter from the NY Post shows up…
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Joe Biden Responds to Questions on Why He Is Now Not Opposed to Europe Transferring F-16s to Ukraine
At his press briefing in Hiroshima, Japan, President Biden was asked about efforts to help Ukraine.What ChatGPT get from that video: In the existing context, assuming that an offensive may begin tomorrow or in the near future, it is not highly unlikely to take place. However, if it does happen and is successful, it will…
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Biden’s Decision on F-16 Transfer to Ukraine Solely in ‘This Letter of Request’ on Official US Websites
HELSINKI COMMISSION COMMENDS WHITE HOUSE ALLOWING F-16 TRANSFERS TO UKRAINE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONERS’ CALL FOR ACTION Yesterday (May 18 2023 ), members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02), Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Commissioner Representative Victoria Spartz (IN-05) sent a…
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Coalition of NYC Mayor Adams Administration, NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus, and Union Leaders Unite to Advocate for Community Hiring Legislation
Proposed Legislation Would Give City Power to Require Companies That Benefit from City Contracts to Provide Employment and Apprenticeship Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals and Those Living in Economically Disadvantaged Communities The Adams administration today co-hosted a rally with members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus, as well as…
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NYC Mayor Adams Engages in Live Interview on Caribbean Power Jam’s “The Reset Talk Show”
R. Giddings: Audience, we have Mayor Adams here on The Reset Talk Show with his monthly updates good morning. Welcome back to the Reset Talk Show, Mayor Adams, and how are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Good, good, brother. And I’m a fan of Dr. Abner. She just really laid it out and you don’t even need me…
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NEW YORK. JUSTIN BROWN VOTED YES TO RELEASE THOUSANDS OF DANGEROUS CRIMINALS FROM RIKERS ISLAND – ARI KAGAN CALLS HIM OUT MAY 19 2023 AT 9 AM
COUNCILMAN ARI KAGAN CALLS OUT COUNCILMAN JUSTIN BRANNAN ON HIS YES VOTE TO RELEASE THOUSANDS OF DANGEROUS CRIMINALS FROM RIKERS ISLAND Brooklyn, NY—Republican Councilman Ari Kagan, seeking re-election to the New York City Council’s 47thDistrict, will host a press conference Friday, May 18, 2023 at 9:00AM demanding to know why DemocraticCouncilman Justin Brannan voted to…
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Judge Imposes Eight Consecutive Life Sentences Plus 260 Years in Prison for ISIS-Inspired 2017 Murder of Eight Victims and Attempted Murder of 18 Others in NYC Truck Attack
Office of Public Affairs Sayfullo Saipov, 34, of Uzbekistan, was sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences, two concurrent life sentences, and a consecutive sentence of 260 years in prison for carrying out a terrorist attack on Oct. 31, 2017, in the name of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), in which Saipov used…
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New York City Mayor Adams Unveils Strategy to Address Retail Theft in the Big Apple
Report Follows December Summit with NYPD, Attorney General, Five DAs, Small Businesses, National Retailers, Union Leaders, Local BIDs, Chambers of Commerce, and More NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the release a comprehensive plan to combat retail theft across New York City’s five boroughs. With the exception of 2020, the total…
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White House. President Biden and Vice President’s Financial Disclosure Reports Revealed: A Closer Look at Their Personal Financial Interests
Today, the President and Vice President released their annual public financial disclosure reports to the American people. These public filings help to prevent financial conflicts of interest by providing transparency about the assets of government officials. Information about these finances are reported through annual disclosures, which are reviewed and certified by the independent Office of…
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Updated Fact Sheets Highlighting Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in all 50 States, D.C. and Territories – White House
White House Underscores Progress through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda On First Day of Infrastructure Week and 18 Month Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 18 months ago, the Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to take advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild our…
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President Biden Delivers Key Remarks in White House Press Gaggle
Q Mr. President, when is the debt meeting with the leaders? THE PRESIDENT: In about 10 minutes. Q Seriously? THE PRESIDENT: (Inaudible.) You’re holding it up. Q When is it actually happening, sir? THE PRESIDENT: We’re working on it right now, the exact — Q Will it be on Tuesday? THE PRESIDENT: I think so. Q It’s been reported it will be Tuesday. THE…
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Lawmakers Cite ‘Pretty Damning’ New York Times Article About Migrant Children, Slam the Secretary of Homeland Security
At Tuesday’s House Rules Committee hearing, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) spoke about a New York Times article about migrant children. During May 9th 2023 House Rules Committee hearing, Republican lawmakers cited a New York Times article that exposed the exploitation of migrant children across the U.S. and slammed the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, for his role in…
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Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Announcement of a Ceasefire Between Israel and Gaza-based Militants
The United States welcomes tonight’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza-based militants brokered by the Egyptian Government after nearly five days of fighting. U.S. officials worked closely with regional partners to achieve this resolution to the hostilities to prevent further loss of life and restore calm for both Israelis and Palestinians. We are grateful…
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Remarks by President Biden at the Howard University Class of 2023 Commencement Address | The White House official video
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Mr. President, for that introduction. Dr. Morse, thank you for the incredible honorary degree. And thank you, President Frederick, for the invitation and for your leadership of your alma mater. Serena — Student Body President, College of Pharmacy, the class speaker. (Applause.) And just remember, when you’re President of the…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Address on Death of Jordan Neely
Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers, this has been a week of strong emotions in our city. One of our own is dead, a Black man, Black like me. A man named Jordan, the name I gave my son. A New Yorker who struggled with tragedy, trauma, and mental illness. A man whose last words…
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White House. A Proclamation on Mother’s Day, 2023
On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the moms and the women filling the role of a mother in our lives, who bless us with a total sense of what it means to be family. They believe in us so we can believe in ourselves. They sacrifice to give us opportunities they never had. They are…