Month: April 2024
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Governor Hochul Celebrates Biden Administration’s $6.1 Billion Investment in Micron to Grow the Semiconductor Industry in the United States. Pros and Cons.
Announcement Builds on Governor Hochul’s Continued Commitment to Establish New York State as a Global Hub for Semiconductor Manufacturing and R&D President Biden Announces Upstate New York as National Workforce Hub Newly Enacted FY 2025 Budget Cements $500 Million in Additional Capital Investment at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex to Jumpstart $10 Billion Partnership for…
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NYC Mayor Adams, Chief Service Officer Rog Unveil Plan To Boost Service Opportunities And Volunteerism In New York City Alongside Detailed Critical Observations
City Aims to Engage 55,000 New Yorkers in Service Opportunities. Annually to Serve 100,000 New Yorkers in Need New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today unveiled the city’s plan to increase volunteer and service opportunities by 25 percent across the five boroughs — helping to build stronger communities,…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls In For A Live Interview On 1010 WINS’ “Morning Drive.”
April 25, 2024 Susan Richard: His honor joining us live this morning on 1010 Wins to talk about this and more, thank you so much for being here. Mayor Eric Adams: Susan, it’s always great speaking with you, good morning to you. Richard: Good morning. Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan who heads the City Council Finance Committee telling The…
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New York State Governor Hochul Announces Application Period Now Open for 2024 Carey Gabay Fellowship Program and Critics Question Allocation of NY State Funds
Program Honors Late Attorney Who Championed Violence Prevention, Economic Equality, Community Development. Application Period Closes May 15; Interested Candidates Can Apply Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Executive Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2024 Carey Gabay Fellowship Program. Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant who formerly worked in the Counsel’s Office…
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NYC Mayor Adams releases FY25 Executive Budget and Holds Q-and-A
Mayor Eric Adams: My fellow New Yorkers, New York City has always been defined by its resilience. Over and over again, we have faced challenges and emerged stronger and more innovative. No matter what comes our way, we’re always ready to roll up our sleeves and to do what it takes to build a better future.…
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Biden-Harris Administration Sets First-Ever National Goal of Zero-Emissions Freight Sector, Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles. Text and Arguments of Critics.
The U.S. freight system is vital to our nation’s economy. Trucks, ships, trains, and planes move 55 million tons of goods worth more than $49 billion every day, across a vast network that is essential to how Americans live and work. But while industry has made progress on reducing emissions from this sector, freight movement…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rules to Deliver Automatic Refunds and Protect Consumers from Surprise Junk Fees in Air Travel
Newly finalized rules will mandate automatic, cash refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights and save consumers over half a billion dollars every year in airline fees WASHINGTON – Building on a historic record of expanding consumer protections and standing up for airline passengers, the Biden-Harris Administration announced final rules that require airlines to provide…
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How the Media Quietly Changed Colors for Republicans and Democrats in the USA – Republicans Suddenly Became Red while Democrats Blue
The change in color identification of Republicans from blue to red primarily occurred in connection with the 2000 U.S. presidential election. Television networks such as CNN, MSNBC, and NBC used blue to denote Republicans and red for Democrats in previous elections. However, during the 2000 election, particularly after the prolonged vote count in Florida, NBC…
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White House. Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action – AI presents arguments against Biden’s decisions and shows that there is no consensus on climate-related issues
Yesterday, to celebrate Earth Day 2024, President Biden traveled to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, a national park system site developed by FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps, to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA’s Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps. Building on the President’s climate,…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
Parking Lot Canopy with Solar Panels and Accompanying Battery Storage System Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Approximately 6,000 Metric Tons Annually. The 12-Megawatt Solar Project will Reduce Airport Energy Use at Peak Hours and Support the Port Authority’s 2050 Net Zero Goal Across the Agency. In Addition to Supplying Power to JFK, Nearby Low-Income…
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White House. During the White House Water Summit, the Biden-Harris administration unveils a robust national objective to safeguard and rejuvenate freshwater resources, while also allocating over $1 billion for Tribal clean water projects.
The WHITE HOUSE administration reveals a $1 billion allocation for clean water initiatives in Tribal Nations and funding to address the megadrought in the Western region as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person should have access to clean drinking water and a healthy…
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NY State Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition, Plant 25 Million Trees and Safeguard Clean Water as Part of FY 2025 Enacted Budget
RAPID Act to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition by Streamlining Transmission Infrastructure Buildout. $150 Million for NY SWIMS to Build Swimming Pools and Help New Yorkers Learn to Swim. $47 Million to Help Reach Goal of Planting 25 Million Trees by 2033. $500 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure, $400 Million Environmental Protection Fund. $40 Million…
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NY State Governor Hochul Announces Major Investments to Fight Crime and Keep New Yorkers Safe in the FY25 Enacted Budget
Increases Penalties for Assaulting Retail Workers and Provides $40.2 Million for Retail Theft Enforcement. Expands Offenses Eligible for Prosecution as Hate Crimes. Allocates $389 Million of Targeted Investments in Communities to Curb Gun Violence Invests $40 Million To Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Strengthen Prosecutions. $7.1 Million to Reduce Recidivism and Improve Supervision of…
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New York. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook
Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams allocate more than $22 million to cultural organizations, reflecting the administration’s robust fiscal management and enhancing the city’s budget outlook. $18.3 million is earmarked for the next three fiscal years to support 34 cultural organizations operating on city-owned property through the Cultural Institutions Group. Additionally, $4.3 million is designated for…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: “I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus — like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget
Extending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing…
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Readout of White House Meeting on the Ongoing Response to the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Earlier this week, senior officials from the White House, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation and Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore (Democrat) and Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld to discuss progress and continued collaboration in response to…
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House approved $95 billion aid bill to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan . What it includes
Problem Solver Gottheimer Helps Pass Critical Bipartisan Security and Humanitarian Aid Package for U.S. Allies — Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Includes eight bills led by Gottheimer to hold U.S. adversaries — Russia, Iran, and China — accountable. Delivers humanitarian aid for innocent Gaza civilians. Protects Americans from CCP-controlled TikTok WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Saturday, April 20,…
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New York Mayor Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 new Police Recruits This Year
Two New Police Classes Will Add 1,200 Additional Recruits in July and October Classes, Puts New York City on Path to Have 35,000 Uniformed Officers in Coming Years 1,200 New Recruits to Join 1,200 Recruits That Have Already Started Training in 2024 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced investments he is…
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White House. Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Senate’s Vote on the Reauthorization and Reform of FISA Section 702
We applaud the Senate’s passage of H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. This legislation, which passed the House last week and the Senate tonight with broad bipartisan support, will renew and reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) – one of the United States’ most vital intelligence collection tools. The…