Day: May 21, 2024
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces New Charter Revision Commission
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a Charter Revision Commission (CRC), chaired by Carlo Scissura, to review and improve the city charter for better government responsiveness and transparency, particularly in public safety and fiscal responsibility. The CRC includes former elected officials, civic and faith leaders, and community members, aiming to make the municipal government…
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New York State Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Grant Funding to Support Efforts to Reduce Domestic Terrorism and Targeted Violence
Governor Hochul allocated $10 million in grant funding to support the reduction of domestic terrorism and targeted violence, leading to the establishment of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans in every county in New York State, following a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo. These funds enable multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment and Management teams, comprising law enforcement, mental health…
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NY Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of Merideth Andreucci to Lead Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration
Governor Hochul appointed Merideth Andreucci to lead the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI), tasked with coordinating New York’s semiconductor industry development, including Micron’s $100 billion investment in Central New York. Andreucci, with extensive experience in economic development and sustainability, will oversee efforts to advance semiconductor projects and grow the state’s semiconductor…
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White House. President Joe Biden to Announce 1 Million PACT Act Claims Approved, Benefits Delivered to Veterans in all 50 States and U.S. Territories
President Biden will announce that over 1 million PACT Act claims have been approved, providing benefits to more than 888,000 veterans and survivors across all states and territories. The PACT Act, signed into law in August 2022, marks the largest expansion of benefits for toxic-exposed veterans in over 30 years, ensuring they receive necessary health…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Lander, Public Advocate Williams, Pension Trustees, Partners Celebrate $60 Million Investment in Load Portfolio That Will Preserve 35,000 Rental Units
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and other officials announced a $60 million investment by the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) to preserve 35,000 rent-stabilized housing units affected by the collapse of Signature Bank. The investment, in partnership with Community Preservation Corporation, Related Fund Management, and…
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NY State Governor Hochul Announces Launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program, aiming to create 500 paid civic and service opportunities across SUNY campuses, with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado leading the initiative. The program, part of the 2024 State of the State agenda, will open applications in the coming weeks, allowing students to begin…