Month: March 2024
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New York State Governor and Tracy Morgan Call on New Yorkers to Join Donate Life Registry
More Than 8,000 New Yorkers Await a Life-Saving Transplant April Marks National Donate Life Month Governor Kathy Hochul and Tracy Morgan today joined the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Health to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life by joining the NYS Donate Life Registry. April marks National Donate…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Nathifa Forde As Executive Director Of NYC Her Future
As Women’s History Month Nears End, New Office to Champion Policies, Programs, and Partnerships to Holistically Support Young Women and Girls Announcement Follows Women Forward NYC, $43 Million Action Plan Aimed at Making New York City a National Leader on Gender Equity NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Nathifa…
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FinCEN Seeks Comments on Customer Identification Program Requirement
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing a request for information (RFI) related to existing requirements for banks under the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Rule to collect a taxpayer identification number (TIN) from a customer prior to opening an account. Generally, for a customer who is an individual and a U.S.…
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Adams Administration Unveils Initiative to Create Tens of Thousands of Affordable Homes in High-Demand Areas, Continues Urgent Call for Action to Address Housing Crisis
New Initiative Part of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” City Releases Rezoning Lookback Reports to Show Costs of Zoning Restrictions in Low-Density Neighborhoods NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled a new initiative as part of his administration’s historic “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal that will create tens of…
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NYC Mayor Adams Releases Requirements, Opens Permit Applications for Responsible Autonomous Vehicle Testing in New York City
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today released robust safety requirements for responsible and safe autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in New York City, as well as announced the opening of applications for a new permit program. DOT has established a rigorous permitting program to ensure approved applicants are ready to test their…
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White House. Vice President Kamala Harris, Administration Officials Launch “SAVE Day of Action” to Highlight Cross-Sector Actions to Boost Enrollment in the SAVE Plan
Vice President Harris highlights: “President Biden and I know that far too many people in our nation are struggling with student loan debt. That is why we have forgiven nearly $144 billion for almost four million Americans while also creating the SAVE Plan so that millions of people can cut their payments in half or…
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New York State Governor Announces More Than 24,000 Tickets Issued During Statewide Impaired Driving Enforcement Mobilization
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 24,699 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 935 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement period ran from March 15, 2024, through March 17, 2024. “As I…
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New York. Mayor Adams Announces Plans to Open Substance use Disorder Clinic for Expecting and Parenting Families
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced plans to open an $8 million health and substance use disorder clinic for pregnant and postpartum women and their families. The clinic will offer pregnant and parenting individuals living with substance use disorder — a dependence on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs…
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Vice President Harris Announces Public-Private Partnership Has Generated More Than $5.2 Billion in Private Sector Commitments for Northern Central America
More than $1 billion in new commitments announced today will create economic opportunity and help address the root causes of migration in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Vice President Kamala Harris and the Partnership for Central America (PCA) today announced more than $1 billion in new private sector commitments, as part of Central America Forward…
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White House. Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Human Rights Campaign 2024 Los Angeles Dinner
Los Angeles, CA Thank you, Kelley. You and Becky are such an amazing power couple. Joe and I have really enjoyed getting to know you both. You have quickly established yourself as an inspiring leader of HRC, and we need you to continue to lead us with your grace and grit. Good evening, everyone –…
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New York Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2024 Maple Weekends in New York State
Encourages New Yorkers to Support Local Producers by Visiting Local Sugarhouses, Boosting the Industry and Local Agri-Tourism. New York Ranks Second in the Nation in Maple Production; Has the Largest Resource of Tappable Maple Trees in the U.S. and 2,000 Maple Sugar Makers Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring March 16-17 and March…
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White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Terrorist Attack in Moscow, Russia
The United States strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones and to those who were injured or affected by these unconscionable attacks against innocent civilians. ISIS is a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated everywhere. March 23 2024 White House . Washington DC – Briefing Room…
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White House. Kamala Harris Announces Two Gun Safety Solutions While Continuing Efforts to Keep Schools Safe from Gun Violence
During her visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Vice President Harris is announcing two solutions to keep guns out of the hands of people in crisis. Keeping students safe from gun violence in their school communities is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. According to the Washington Post, there have been…
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White House. Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 2882
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the President Joe Biden signed into law: H.R. 2882, the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024,”which provides funding through September 30, 2024, for projects and activities of departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Thank you to Leaders Schumer and McConnell, Senators Murray and Collins, Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Jeffries, and…
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Mayor Adams Unveils Plan To Help Faith-Based Organizations Build More Affordable Housing In NYC
Part of ‘City of Yes’ Proposal to Modernize Outdated Zoning Laws, Initiative Makes it Easier for Faith- Based Organizations to Deliver Critically-Needed Affordable Housing NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced additional details in his plan to help faith-based organizations and other mission-based nonprofits build critically-needed affordable housing across the five boroughs.…
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Assessing Milei’s Impact in Argentina: Expectations Versus Reality – Video
In Argentina, Javier Milei‘s administration has been marked by a series of economic measures aimed at stabilizing the country’s economy. Milei promised to erase a nearly 3% fiscal deficit from the previous year, leading to tough austerity measures, spending cuts, and currency devaluation23. The government’s actions have resulted in a fiscal surplus for the first time…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Demands Water Bill Dodgers to pay Debt or Risk Losing Water Access
City to Issue 2,400 Water Shutoff Notices to Chronically-Delinquent Customers Who Owe Total of $102 Million in Unpaid Water Bills Customers Failed to Take Advantage of Water Bill Amnesty Program, Which Brought In $105 Million and Saved More Than 100,000 New Yorkers $22 Million in Interest NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and…
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White House: 80% of House Republicans Release Plan Targeting Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act, Raising Costs, and Cutting Taxes for the Wealthy
In his State of the Union Less than two weeks ago, President Biden laid out his vision for an economy that gives the middle class a fair shot. He also warned that congressional Republicans “will cut Social Security and give more tax cuts to the wealthy,” that they continue to oppose the Affordable Care Act,…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Mayor Adams Demands Water Bill Dodgers To Pay Debt Or Risk Losing Water Access
Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, Department of Environmental Protection: …Rit Aggarwala, commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, which runs the city’s water and sewer operations. We are here today to talk about keeping water rates low for everyday New Yorkers and holding property owners accountable to pay their fair share so we can continue to provide the…
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Europe: Denmark’s Declaration of War on Multiculturalism and the Mechanisms of its Zero Refugee Policy
The Nordic social democracies, once regarded as ideal immigration destinations, have undergone a shift, particularly notable in Denmark. Denmark has adopted a notably stringent stance on illegal immigration, including the demolition of immigrant neighborhoods. For decades, the affluent Nordic social democracies have been revered as ideal destinations for immigration, boasting inclusivity regardless of origin, race,…