Month: November 2023
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Crime. U.S. Attorney Charges Head Of Hair Testing Company In $5.9 Million Fraud Scheme
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Customers Submitted Hair Samples for Allergy Testing to Kyle Tsui’s Company, but Hair Was Tossed and Test Results Fabricated Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, the Inspector in Charge of the New York Office of the…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the 60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Sixty years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a defining moment of deep trauma and loss that shocked the soul of our nation. Millions of Americans still remember exactly where we were when it happened. I was in college and had just left class, joining other students glued to the news in silence…
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Find out how much money Biden transferred to the Palestinian Authority and Gaza in 2021 and when?
Find out how much money Biden transferred to the Palestinian Authority and Gaza in 2021 and when. How much did the US aid to Ukraine decrease in 2021 and what influence did Joe Biden have on this? 2022 – President Biden will also announce new contributions totaling $316 million to support the Palestinian people. This is…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Ratification of the UAW’s Historic Agreements with the Big Three Automakers
The UAW has announced that their dedicated union members who fought together, stood together, and walked the picket line together have now voted together to ratify their record contracts. These historic contracts reward the autoworkers who have sacrificed so much with record raises, more paid leave, greater retirement security, and more rights and respect at work. I…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Initial $95 Million In Emergency Rental Assistance For NYCHA Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul: Yes, indeed, my friends. How are you? Welcome, welcome. Lots of excitement in this room. We’re here for one reason. NYCHA residents and families matter. That’s why we’re here. Stand up and give yourselves a round applause. We’re here because you matter. Thank you. NYCHA families. I love you guys. All right. Let’s…
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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Public Health and Combat Opioid Addiction
S.2099C/A.5200B Enacts Matthew’s Law Which Will Allow Drug Testing Supplies to be Distributed by Health Care Professionals or Pharmacists to All Governor Hochul signed legislation that continues aggressive efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic. Matthew’s Law, or S.2099C/A.5200B, expands the public’s access to fentanyl testing supplies, a resource that protects public health by…
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White House. Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas
Washington Post: Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas[President Joe Biden, 11/18/23] Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the Middle East — will determine the direction of our future for generations to come. What will…
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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers and Designated the former Soviet Women’s Solidarity Day as March 8th – a holiday in New York
Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers Legislation S.1522/A.1296 Replaces the Phrases ‘Feminine Hygiene Products’ and ‘Sanitary Napkins’ with Gender Non-Specific ‘Menstrual Products’ Legislation S.5913A/A.113A Requires Menstrual Products to be Provided to Students for Free in Private Middle and High School Student Restrooms. Legislation S.1792/A.4349 Designates March 8th Each Year as…
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Protect New York Tenants
Legislation S.7456/A.7273 Requires the New York City Housing Authority to Give Residents Timely Notice When Water is Not Safe for Drinking or Cooking Legislation S.2294A/A.2134A Requires Multifamily Property Owners to Provide an Emergency Contact List of Residents to Emergency Services Personnel Upon Request Legislation S.358B/A.2258B Prohibits the Installation of Certain Security Devices Used to Control…
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NYC Mayor Adams, NY Governor Hochul Release Details for First-of-its-Kind Job and Education Hub for Growing Health Sector – Video
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and The City University of New York (CUNY) today unveiled the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay Master Plan for this first-of-its-kind life sciences career and education hub that will anchor the industry in New York. Arriving just…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Jeffrey Garcia as Office of Nightlife Executive Director, Signs Bills to Bolster Nightlife Industry
Legislation and Executive Order Establish Moves Office of Nightlife Under Department of Small Business Services to Better Connect Nightlife Establishments to Business Resources Legislation Codifies Reforms in Mayor Adams’ “Small Business Forward” to Reduce Financial Burdens on Local Businesses Part of Mayor Adams’ “Working People’s Tour,” After City Recovered All of Nearly One Million Jobs Lost…
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White House. Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Today, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke with UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini to discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Finer expressed his condolences for the loss of 103 UNRWA staff since October 7, the highest number of UN aid…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds Public Hearings and Bill Signings Intro. 687-A, Intro. 845-A, Intro. 1083-A, Holds Public Hearing for Intro. 1208; and Signs Executive Order 37
Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. Really, really exciting today. I want to thank all of our partners who are here. When you look at these bills and what we are offering, it’s going to have a major impact on how we move forward as a city. And Julie, where’s Julie Menin? You always have some…
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New York Mayor Eric Adams Releases Details For First-of-Its-Kind Job And Education Hub For Growing Health Sector
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, Housing, Economic Development and Workforce: Good morning, everyone. My name is Maria Torres-Springer, and I’m the deputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce. Welcome to all of you on this latest stop on our Working People’s Tour. Now, we kicked off this tour about a month ago to celebrate the city’s…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces City Hall, Other City Buildings To Be Lit Green For National Runaway Prevention Month
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit green tonight as part of “Wear Green Day” to bring awareness to National Runaway Prevention Month. National Runaway Prevention Month, which takes place…
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President Joe Biden Delivers Remarks at the APEC CEO Summit November 16 2023
President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco on November 16, 2023. During his speech, he emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation, launching new ventures, and tackling the challenges that impact the Asia-Pacific region. He highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and the need to harness it…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Releases November 2023 Financial Plan Update
As Asylum Seeker Crisis Continues to Grow, Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Funding Dries Up, and Tax Revenue Growth Slows, Adams Administration Takes Strategic, Essential Steps to Responsibly Manage City’s Finances. With Migrant Crisis Set to Cost Nearly $11 Billion Over Just Two Fiscal Years and FY25 Budget Gap Expected to Surpass Unprecedented $7 Billion, Administration Implemented PEG to Identify Efficiencies…
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HAMAS AND PUTIN SONG , LYRUC AND AI
Here’s a lyric that aims to capture the essence of their cooperation: (Verse 1)In the shifting sands of global power,Hamas and Putin find their hour.A strategic dance, a web of ties,Where interests meet ‘neath diplomatic skies.(Chorus)From Moscow’s halls to Gaza’s land,A connection shaped by a guiding hand.In the realm of geopolitics’ art,Their cooperation plays a…
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U.S. President Biden Hosts a Bilateral Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China – Video
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on November 15, 2023, in the San Francisco Bay area. The meeting was significant as it marked the first face-to-face conversation between the two leaders in a year4. The leaders discussed a range of issues, including U.S.-China bilateral relations, regional and global matters, and…
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Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch ‘TeenSpace,’ Tele-mental Health Service For NYC Teens
Delivering on Key Commitment in “Working People’s Agenda,” Free Digital Resource Available to All New Yorkers 13-17 Years Old Facing High Levels of Anxiety and Depression, Teens Can Connect with Licensed Therapist at No Cost NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner…