Month: February 2024
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Mayor Adams Announces Activation of City’s First Public E-Bike Charging Site for Delivery Workers
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today activated the first of five public e-battery charging locations as part of the city’s new six-month pilot program to test safe, public charging of lithium-ion batteries…
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The Mayor of New York City advocates for the legalization of the cannabis industry by commemorating the inauguration of Brooklyn’s first legal dispensary owned by a Black woman. Additionally, the Mayor reaffirms the commitment to shutting down illicit smoke shops
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn. Building on an announcement in his State of the City address last month, Mayor Adams recommitted to supporting the equitable growth of the legal cannabis market and ensuring justice-impacted individuals are not undermined through…
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Recognizing Adams Administration’s Successful Fiscal Management, Leading Independent, Credit Rating Agencies Affirm New York City’s Strong Financial Standing
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today highlighted recent affirmations of the city’s bond ratings based upon strong fiscal management by four internationally-recognized, independent credit rating agencies — Moody’s Investors Service, S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). Maintaining a strong bond rating is an indication of the city’s…
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Google’s Gemini Catastrophe: Wake-Up Call for Woke Tech?
Yesterday, Google faced a significant drop in its stock price due to revelations about its AI product, Gemini, generating inaccurate images. This incident highlights a compelling business story with three key aspects to explore: the programming of the AI itself, the incentives set for Google’s employees, and the corporate incentives and management. Firstly, examining the…
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Pres. Obama Didn’t Believe in the Principles and Values of America – Chief Divider . Thomas Sowell video
Thomas Sowell has been critical of President Obama’s policies, particularly in areas such as healthcare, foreign policy, and national security. Sowell has expressed dissatisfaction with Obama’s handling of issues like the national debt, Obamacare, foreign relations, and military actions. Sowell has criticized Obama for what he perceives as failures in fulfilling promises and for what…
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NYC. Mayor Eric Adams Breaks Ground on New Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center
Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Operations: All right. Good morning, everybody. Happy Friday. Welcome to a very important day for Staten Island, an important day for the city, and an important day for community building, it’s the glue that keeps our city together. And I’d like to introduce our mayor, Eric Adams, whose first priority is…
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Byron Donalds Calls For Prosecution Of Biden Over Espionage Act At CPAC 2024 – Video
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) called for the prosecution of President Biden over the Espionage Act at CPAC 2024[1][2]. Donalds accused Biden of violating the Espionage Act and urged grassroots supporters to help elect Republicans. This call for prosecution was made during his speech at CPAC 2024, where he criticized Biden and the Democrats. The Espionage…
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Mayor Adams Announces Two-Year Suspension for Professional Engineer Following Investigation Into December 2023 Bronx Building Collapse
Major Building Collapse Still Under Active Investigation by DOB, DOI, and Bronx DA Further Investigation Could Result in Further EnforcementAgainst Professional Engineer Richard Koenigsberg NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Jimmy Oddo today announced the signing of an agreement with professional engineer Richard Koenigsberg…
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White House. President Biden Cancels Student Debt for more than 150,000 Student Loan Borrowers Ahead of Schedule
Today, President Biden announced the approval of $1.2 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 153,000 borrowers currently enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. The Biden-Harris Administration has now approved nearly $138 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 3.9 million borrowers through more than two dozen executive actions. The…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initiative to Bolster Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will issue an Executive Order to bolster the security of the nation’s ports, alongside a series of additional actions that will strengthen maritime cybersecurity, fortify our supply chains and strengthen the United States industrial base. The Administration will also announce its intent to bring domestic onshore manufacturing capacity back to America…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Cancellation Of Next Round Of Agency Spending Cuts As A Result Of Strong Fiscal Management, Additional Cuts To Asylum Seeker Spending, Better-Than-Expected Economic Performance
City to Implement Additional 10 Percent Savings on Budgeted City-Funded Asylum Seeker Costs in FY25 Executive Budget — On Top of 20 Percent Cut Previously Announced — While Continuing to Provide Migrants With Intensive Case Work to Build Self-Sufficient Lives Moody’s Investors Service Applauds Adams Administration’s for “Robust Financial Management,” “Successful Implementation of Budget Measures to…
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Mayor Adams’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Rent Stabilization Laws
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on New York’s rent stabilization laws: “We are pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the remaining petitions challenging New York’s rent stabilization laws. For 50 years, rent stabilization has kept rents affordable for…
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Mayor’s Office Update: February 19, 2024 – News, Press Releases, and Executive Orders for the City of New York
Emergency Executive Order 559 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now…
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Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Biden called President Zelenskyy today to underscore the United States’ commitment to continue supporting Ukraine ahead of the two year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion. This morning, Ukraine’s military was forced to withdraw from Avdiivka after Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable…
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Press Briefing: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and EPA Administrator Michael Regan Discuss Environmental Policies During Transit to Pittsburgh, PA
On February 16, 2024, aboard Air Force One en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan held a press gaggle. During the gaggle, they addressed questions from the press and provided updates on the administration’s response to the East Palestine disaster and other issues. Administrator Regan…
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NYC Mayor Makes Four New Judicial Appointments
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced four judicial appointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two Family Court judges, one Criminal Court judge, and one interim Civil Court judge. “Public safety and justice go hand in hand, and the judges I’m appointing today will help us deliver…
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Elon Musk’s Company Launches First Private Rocket to the Moon – Marking the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Nova C (IM-1) to the Moon Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, has launched a private rocket to the moon, marking the first private U.S. moon landing in over 50 years. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a lunar lander made by Intuitive Machines, took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,…
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President Biden Addresses Reported Death of Aleksey Navalny from the White House on February 16, 2024, With a Nod to Trump
President Joe Biden made remarks regarding the reported death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and critic of Vladimir Putin. Navalny reportedly died in a Russian prison, with Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service announcing that he lost consciousness after a walk but did not provide an official cause of death[2]. President Biden directly attributed…
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White House Issues Memorandum Delegating Authority Under Section 1230 of National Defense Authorization Act
President Biden Issues Directive Granting Defense Authority, Aligning with National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a directive on February 16, 2024, concerning the delegation of authority pursuant to Section 1230 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31). This directive grants the…
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Readout on White House Convening on Equity
This week, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the 2024 White House Convening on Equity. This convening brought together Cabinet members, and nearly 100 stakeholders, including national civil rights organizations, community organizers, advocates, and policy leaders. Participants discussed the Administration’s whole-of-government equity agenda and the ambitious actions underway to redress systemic barriers to opportunity for underserved communities.…