Day: October 19, 2023
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White House. Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Washington, DC. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today ahead of his remarks to the American people about our support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion. The leaders discussed Ukraine’s ongoing fight to defend its freedom and independence from Russian aggression. President Biden underscored the…
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New York Mayor Eric Adams Announces NYC Hits All-Time High in Total Jobs, Recovery of Nearly 1 Million Jobs Lost During Pandemic
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that New York City has set a record high for the total number of both public and private sector jobs in city history, with 4,709,400 total jobs, according to new data released by the New York State Department of Labor. With this milestone, the city has…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Releases Report of the H-2B Worker Protection Taskforce
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the report of the H-2B Worker Protection Taskforce (the Taskforce). The report announces new actions to be taken by four federal agencies—the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Labor (DOL), and State, as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)— to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers. The H-2B program permits employers…
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Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Take Major Steps To Advance “Dining Out NYC,” Nation’s Largest Outdoor Dining Program
Proposed Rules Offer Clear Guidance for Restaurant Owners, Prioritizing Equity and Expanding Access to Safe, Clean, Rat-Free Outdoor Dining in All Five Boroughs With Launch of Outreach Plan, City Agencies Will Engage With Local Restaurants and Community Organizations First Approved “Outdoor Dining NYC” Setups Expected on City Streets in Spring 2024 New York – New York…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Cut Energy Bills, Housing Costs and Climate Pollution
Administration invests over $100 million to renovate homes with zero energy and climate resilient technology Washington, DC. Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has advanced the most ambitious climate agenda in history, leading a whole-of-government approach to reduce emissions across every sector of the economy, including the buildings sector, and expand affordable clean energy to…
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NYC Mayor Adams Hosts Reception Honoring National White Cane Awareness
NYC Commissioner Christina Curry, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities: Okay. How do you follow that act? Okay? Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am a medium brown‑skinned woman — think chocolate candy… With darkish colored hair, and I’m wearing a purple scarf in recognition of #purplethursday to support domestic violence victims and survivors. The rest…