Month: June 2024
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New York. Adams Administration Releases Competitive RFP to Reduce Asylum Seeker Costs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) to enlist a variety of vendors for the “Asylee Flex” program, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs in managing the asylum seeker crisis. The RFP seeks to ensure continuity and cost-effectiveness by diversifying vendors and requiring detailed action plans, budget proposals,…
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White House. President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together
President Biden has announced new measures to strengthen border security and preserve family unity amid ongoing immigration challenges. These actions include facilitating permanent residency applications for noncitizen family members of U.S. citizens and streamlining the visa process for U.S. college graduates, including DACA recipients. The administration’s efforts aim to balance border security with providing stability…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order Providing Work Authorization to Long-Time Undocumented Immigrants
Mayor Eric Adams praised President Biden’s executive order expanding work authorization for long-time undocumented immigrants, highlighting its economic benefits and the positive impact on communities. Adams emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and continued support for the many migrants and asylum seekers in New York City. Order Allows Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Who…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Rent Guidelines Board Vote
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement following the Rent Guidelines Board’s 5-4 vote to adjust rents on rent-stabilized apartments by 2.75 percent on one-year leases and 5.25 percent on two-year leases: “Our volunteer Rent Guidelines Board members are charged with a vital but challenging task: protect tenants from unfair rent…
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Washington. Actions to Support Ukraine’s Economic Recovery. U.S. Department of State
The United States participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, gathering over 1,500 representatives to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Key initiatives include $824 million in energy assistance, a $50 million war-risk reinsurance facility, and the launch of a Business Advisory Council to catalyze private investment. Additionally, the U.S. committed to $28 million in…
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Mayor Adams Announces Johnny Celestin As Executive Director Of Mayor’s Office Of Nonprofit Services
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Johnny Celestin as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Celestin will oversee the office’s efforts to engage and communicate critical information to nonprofits, develop and deliver capacity-building programs to support nonprofits to contract with the city more…
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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken congratulated Muslims on Eid al-Adha. Washington began the tradition of extending greetings on Muslim holidays during the Clinton era.
Secretary Of State : On the Occasion of Eid al-AdhaPRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. For the millions of Muslims who performed the Hajj pilgrimage, we also wish the returning…
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New York. Mayor Adams Administration Implements Critical Tools To Address Housing Crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión today announced the implementation of two critically-needed tools to address the city’s housing crisis. The tools — secured as part of the Adams administration’s successful advocacy in Albany this session — will incentivize the construction…
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White House. Remarks by Vice President Harris at Summit on Peace in Ukraine Opening Plenary
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Thank you. Thank you, President Amherd and President Zelenskyy, for hosting this summit. It is my honor to be here with all of the leaders today. I first met President Zelenskyy in February of 2022, just five days before Russia invaded Ukraine, an outrageous attempt to subjugate a free people and…
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NY State Governor Hochul Marches in Buffalo Juneteenth Parade . Video
Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the 49th annual Buffalo Juneteenth parade. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Patrick Cray, thank you so much for chairing this extraordinary event once again. Mr. Brown, thank you for being the person behind the scenes who knows how to get the job done. We have…
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U.S. State Department. Online Press Briefing with Special Envoy and Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin
MODERATOR: All right. Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub. I’d like to welcome everyone to today’s virtual press briefing. Today we’re very honored to be joined by James P. Rubin, the special envoy and coordinator of the Global Engagement Center. And finally, a reminder that today’s briefing is on the record. And…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement After Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. Cargill, which overturned the federal prohibition on bump stocks — deadly devices that effectively convert assault weapons into machine guns. That prohibition was instituted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2018, following…
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GBNews: We confronted zealous Imams in America’s Muslim City
What happens when Muslims take over an American city? Pro-Hamas parades, animal sacrifice, burqas, a ban on LGBT flags, Arabic signs, male and female entrances to Mosques, restrictions on music lessons in schools, the call to prayer blasting over loudspeakers; Strolling the streets of Hamtramck, Michigan, one can hardly recognize that this was once a…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hold in Person Media Availability – June 11 2024
Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. Thank you all for joining us today for our weekly in-person media availability. As you’ve heard the mayor, myself, our commissioners, and countless others say, we’re working every day…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Hochul, NYCEDC, Equinor, SSBMT Announce Start of Construction to Transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Into Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port
Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and key stakeholders announced the commencement of construction on the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, set to become the nation’s largest offshore wind port, serving as a hub for the Empire Wind 1 project to deliver 810 megawatts of renewable energy to New York City. This initiative is expected to…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces New Leadership Appointments at the Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new leadership appointments at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to overhaul its operations and implement recommendations from a task force report. Felicia A. B. Reid, appointed as Executive Deputy Director and Acting Executive Director, will lead the team to streamline licensing, enhance communication, and uphold social equity goals. Appointees to…
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The United States and Poland Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Counter Foreign State Information Manipulation
The United States and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in countering foreign state information manipulation, emphasizing the urgency of combating disinformation and propaganda. This agreement aims to improve information sharing, expand counter-disinformation efforts, and align policies with the U.S. Department of State’s Framework to Counter Foreign State Information Manipulation, with support…
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United States to Chair Community of Democracies’ 38th Governing Council Meeting
On June 11, the United States will chair the Community of Democracies’ (CoD) 38th Governing Council Meeting in Warsaw, Poland. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Allison Peters will lead the U.S. delegation and will underscore the United States’ commitment to and continued collaboration with CoD member states on democracy…
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White House. Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle June 9 2024
President Biden visited the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France to honor the memory of American Marines who fought and died in the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strong alliances like NATO to prevent future conflicts and stressed that America’s role in global security remains crucial. THE…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Confirmation of Administration Appointees by Senate
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the confirmation of new administration appointees by the Senate. “New Yorkers deserve the best and brightest public servants to lead us into a new era for New York,” Governor Hochul said. “These appointees will help ensure that every corner of New York is being served by the best of the best. I…