Month: January 2024
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Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram were killed by Hamas supporters
The U.S. Navy has released the names of the two Navy SEALs killed in action during an operation in the Gulf of Aden to intercept an Iranian ship carrying weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. RIP Christopher J. Chambers (37) RIP Nathan Gage Ingram (27) Dear Americans, we live in a dangerous world. The war…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces 14 Judicial Appointments and Reappointments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced 14 judicial appointments and reappointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two Family Court judges and three Criminal Court judges, and reappointed two Family Court judges, six Criminal Court judges, and one interim Civil Court judge. “Public safety and justice are…
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Harmony Echoes: A Poetic Journey through Israel and Palestine’s Shared Past
In a land where once Judea’s light did shine, Israel stood, proud and fine. Then came the Romans, renaming the land, “Palestine” they called it, with their command. Arabs arrived, conquest in their stride, Now here we stand, in a conflict’s tide. Same land, same name, causing such a fuss, Let’s stop the fighting, enough…
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The New York Trickster Times
Once upon a time in the realm of American journalism, there emerged a newspaper that reshaped the very fabric of truth, humor, and influence – the New York Trickster Times. The name itself hinted at mischief, but let’s delve into how it transformed into America’s “most influential newspaper” thanks to funds from foreign advertisers and…
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Ari Kagan Insights 2024
The speech by former New York City Council Member Ari Kagan about recent events in New York and his current work and plans.
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Argentina President speech at WFF 2023
Argentina President Javier Milei slams elites at Davos: ‘the state is the problem’ Short Summary 1. The speaker warns of the Western world’s potential shift towards socialism, which they believe leads to poverty. 2. They argue against collectivist experiments as solutions for global poverty, advocating for free enterprise capitalism. 3. Capitalism is defended as the…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Nearly $5 Billion in Additional Student Debt Cancellation for 74,000 Borrowers
Today, my Administration approved debt cancellation for another 74,000 student loan borrowers across the country, bringing the total number of people who have gotten their debt cancelled under my Administration to over 3.7 million Americans through various actions. Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief today, nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, DC 37 Launch Compressed Workweek Pilot for New York City Employees who Cannot Work Remotely
New Option to Allow Agencies to Schedule Eligible Employees for Four-Day Workweeks as Long as Employees Still Work Same Number of Hours as Five-Day Workweek NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and District Council 37 (DC 37) Executive Director Henry Garrido today announced a new pilot program offering DC 37 members work flexibility…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Cut Electric Vehicle Costs for Americans and Continue Building Out a Convenient, Reliable, Made-in-America EV Charging Network
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and Bidenomics, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to lower the cost of electric vehicles (EVs) for Americans and build a convenient, reliable, Made-in-America EV charging network. Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration is already delivering major progress to electrify…
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New York. Mayor Adams Announces Record Number of Affordable Homes Created in 2023, Makes Urgent Case for Albany Action as Private Construction Slows. Video
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that his administration has once again broken records for producing much-needed affordable housing amid a severe housing shortage in the five boroughs. As private construction activity slows following the expiration of a critical affordable housing creation tool, Mayor Adams reiterated an urgent call for state lawmakers in…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.5 Million Awarded to Protect 2,100 Acres of New York Farmland
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $5.5 million is being awarded to not-for-profit conservation organizations to protect a total of 2,119 acres of valuable farmland on seven New York State farms through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants (FPIG) program. This is the second group of conservation easements funded through Round 19 of the…
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MLK would be turning in his grave over DEI
The Dershow With Alan Dershowitz The speaker, Alan Dershowitz, reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and shares recollections of attending King’s speech 60 years ago during the Civil Rights Movement. Personal experiences with segregation and discrimination are recounted, including challenges faced for participating in a civil rights bus ride. Despite advice against it, the…
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Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack on NYPD Officers in Times Square on NYE 2022 Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges
Trevor Bickford, 20, of Wells, Maine, today pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempting to kill officers and employees of the U.S. government and persons assisting them based on his jihadist attack using a machete-style knife against three New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 100 Days of Captivity for Hostages in Gaza
Today, we mark a devastating and tragic milestone—100 days of captivity for the more than 100 innocent people, including as many as 6 Americans, who are still held being hostage by Hamas in Gaza. For 100 days, they have existed in fear for their lives, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. For 100 days, their…
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SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER SECURES $15 MILLION FOR NEW YORK STATE FROM THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW TO INSTALL NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he has secured $15 million in federal funding for New York State to help install new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at over 200 locations across the state. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which the senator created…
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White House. Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
Q Mr. President, do you have a reaction to the Taiwan election? THE PRESIDENT: We do not support independence. (Inaudible.) Q Mr. President, would you call the situation on the southern border a “crisis”? THE PRESIDENT: No, but I wish they would react. I’ve been pushing them — my Republican colleagues — since I got…
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Mayor Eric Adams Restores Funding for Community Schools, Makes new Investments in Summer Rising for Young New Yorkers
Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. We’re here today to acknowledge our city’s investment in the academic success and social enrichment of our young people. Our mayor has exciting budget‑related news to share with you,…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Early Student Debt Cancellation for Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE
From Day One of my Administration, I vowed to fix the student loan system and make sure higher education is a pathway to the middle class – not a barrier to opportunity. Already, my Administration has cancelled student debt for 3.6 million Americans through various actions – delivering lifechanging relief to students and families, and…
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Attorney General James Releases Statement Ahead of Closing Arguments in Civil Fraud Trial Against Donald Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in advance of closing arguments in her office’s civil fraud trial against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization for years of financial fraud: “Before this trial began, the Court ruled in our favor and found that Donald Trump engaged in years of significant financial…
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U.S. Justice Department Releases New Guide on the Use of Specialized Units in Law Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta announced the release of a new publication, Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability, commissioned in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols and amid mounting public concern over the use of specialized units in…