Month: October 2023
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million in Assistance for Struggling Families With Children
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $12 million in federal funding is being used to provide a one-time Family Economic Support payment to low-income families with children. Administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund will provide households with children aged 17 and under that receive…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
On October 21, 1995, by Executive Order 12978, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia…
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New York. As Number Of Asylum Seekers In City’s Care Tops 64,100, City Announces Additional Policies For Asylum Seekers In City Shelters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced additional policies to help asylum seekers in the city’s care take the next steps in their journeys, as the current surge at the border and additional bussing from the State of Texas results in an unsustainable spike of migrants arriving in New York City seeking shelter. The…
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Mayor Adams Releases First-of-Its-Kind Plan For Responsible Artificial Intelligence Use In NYC Government
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser today released the Adams administration’s comprehensive “New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan,” taking a major step to cement New York City’s position as a leader in the responsible use of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The broad plan — the…
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Joe Biden’s War On American Energy Continues To Compromise America’s National Security
Washington, October 16, 2023 With conflict in the Middle East at a boiling point following Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attacks against Israel, Politico is now reporting that because of President Biden’s unprecedented drawdown of our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), to alleviate the pain at the pump Americans were feeling because of Biden’s war on American energy, our national…
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Mayor Adams, DDC, NYC Parks Break Ground On $141 Million Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center In East Flatbush
Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNObK0kJHdQ New Center Will Feature Gymnasium; Walking Track; Indoor Swimming Pool; Fitness, Strength, and Cardio Rooms; Media Lab; and Teaching Kitchen Project Will Be Completed Two Years Faster Than Through Competitive Bidding Thanks to DDC’s Design-Build Program New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Design…
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White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Israel and Jordan
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Israel on Wednesday, October 18, to demonstrate his steadfast support for Israel in the face of Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack and to consult on next steps. President Biden will then travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet with his Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Sisi, and Palestinian Authority…
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U.S. Government Reaches Settlement in Class Action Family Separation Case Seeking Injunctive Relief
Office of Public Affairs On Oct. 16, the United States reached a settlement in Ms. L., et al. v. ICE, et al., a class action litigation filed in 2018 seeking injunctive relief relating to the separation of parents and children at the southwest border. The proposed settlement agreement is subject to final approval by the district…
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Joe Biden is facing a significant deficit in double digits on the key issues that are of utmost importance to the American people.
Joe Biden Is Underwater By Double Digits On The Issues That Matter Most To AmericansJoe Biden is deep underwater on every single issue polled in a recent BC News/Washington Post survey. This poll is just further proof that the American people are smart, and they know Biden and Extreme Democrats’ Far Left agenda has failed them. According to…
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White House Announces New Actions on Homeownership
For millions of Americans homeownership is a foundation for so many parts of their lives, and for many it is also their primary source of wealth. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to expanding access to homeownership, ensuring homeowners can afford to stay in their homes and make the repairs they need, and that the wealth…
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White House. Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meetings with Arab and Muslim American Community Leaders
On October 13, 2023, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer held sessions with Arab and Muslim American community leaders in the wake of Hamas’s abhorrent attack in Israel and the resulting conflict in Gaza. During the conversations, community leaders shared a range of experiences, suggestions, and concerns. Sullivan and Finer briefed…
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Investment Banker Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Office of Public Affairs Defendant Concealed over $5.1 Million in Offshore Accounts A U.S. citizen residing in the Principality of Monaco pleaded guilty today to tax evasion for concealing from the IRS over $5,130,000 in income derived from a real estate transaction and securities investments in offshore bank accounts. According to court documents and statements…
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White House. Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Appointment of David Satterfield as Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues
Today, the State Department announced the appointment of Ambassador David Satterfield as the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, where he will focus on ensuring life-saving assistance can reach vulnerable people throughout the Middle East. Ambassador Satterfield’s diplomatic experience and decades of work navigating the some of the world’s most challenging conflicts will…
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Mayor Adams, NYC Parks Commissioner Donoghue Open First Public Space in Freshkills Park, Formerly World’s Largest Landfill
Mayor Adams Opens New, 21-Acre North Park Section of What Used To Be World’s Largest Landfill. Once Completed, Freshkills Park Will Be Largest Park Developed by City in Century NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue today opened the North…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Medicare Open Enrollment
From day one, I vowed to strengthen Medicare for the millions of Americans that have paid into this program from their very first paycheck. Today, as Medicare open enrollment starts, seniors and their families will be able to see the progress we’ve made in lowering health care costs. Starting January 1, 2024, thanks to the Inflation Reduction…
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Three Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Murder
Office of Public Affairs A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, convicted three Orange County men today of murder in aid of racketeering as part of their association with the Mexican Mafia, a prison gang. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on Aug. 21, 2017, Mike Escobar, aka Risky, 40, a member…
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Justice Department Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Report
Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) released its first-ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Annual Report today, highlighting the department’s recent accomplishments in cases with environmental justice concerns and outlining the department’s strategy for engaging with and delivering results to communities long overburdened by pollution. Last year, the department created OEJ within the…
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Former CEO Pleads Guilty to Causing the Distribution of Adulterated and Misbranded Medical Devices Intended to Treat Migraine Headaches
Mark Wright, 67, pleaded guilty on Oct. 11 in federal court to misdemeanor charges of causing the introduction of misbranded and adulterated devices into interstate commerce. According to documents filed with the court, from July 2013 to July 2017, Wright served as the chief executive officer of Dolor Technologies Inc., a Utah-based medical device company.…
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Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority – October 14 2023
This afternoon, President Biden spoke with Palestinian Authority President Abbas. President Biden condemned Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel and reiterated that Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people’s right to dignity and self-determination. President Abbas briefed President Biden on his engagement in the region and his efforts to bring urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian…
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White House. Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel – October 14 2023
This afternoon, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel. President Biden updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on U.S. military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict. President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu U.S. coordination with the United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and others…