Month: October 2024
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on September 2024 PCE
President Biden announced that inflation has fallen to 2.1%, near the 2% target, without a recession, while the economy has grown over 12%—the fastest pace in any 21st-century presidential term. Inflation-adjusted incomes are up nearly $4,000, and gas prices have dropped to $3.13 per gallon, with prices below $3 in 21 states. Looking ahead, the…
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NY City Hall. Mayor Eric Adams Urges New Yorkers to Call 911 to Combat Subway Surfing, Highlights Life-Saving Tech
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos today urged New Yorkers to call 911 if they see attempts at subway surfing and highlighted the administration’s efforts to leverage technology to combat the dangerous trend on the…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Winners of Annual Awards for Excellence in Public Design
Projects in All Five Boroughs Enhance Public Spaces, Provide Cultural and Recreational Amenities, Improve Resiliency, and Inspire Generations of Artists New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Chair Deborah Marton, and PDC Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The…
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White House. Key AI Accomplishments in the Year Since the Biden-Harris Administration’s Landmark Executive Order
One year ago, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order directed sweeping actions to manage AI’s safety and security risks, protect Americans’ privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and…
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White House. Biden Announces $3 Billion Investment to Modernize Ports, Create Union Jobs, and Improve Air Quality
On October 29, 2024, President Joe Biden unveiled a $3 billion Clean Ports initiative, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, to electrify and upgrade port infrastructure across 27 states, supporting 40,000 good-paying union jobs. The announcement, made at the Port of Baltimore, includes $147 million for Maryland’s port operations, creating 2,000 jobs and reducing emissions…
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NYC Mayor Adams Reveals Gansevoort Square Transformation Plan
Mayor Eric Adams announced on October 28, 2024, a transformative vision to redevelop 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into Gansevoort Square, a vibrant cultural and residential hub. The plan includes the creation of 600 mixed-income housing units — half of which will be affordable without public subsidies — along with…
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Mayor Adams Unveils New Family-Building Benefits for New York City Employees, Offering Up to $10,000 for Adoption, Surrogacy, and Donor Services
Mayor Eric Adams announced a groundbreaking benefits initiative that offers non-union city employees and retirees up to $10,000 in reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor costs. This new program—the first of its kind for any major U.S. city—aims to support family building across diverse communities, especially benefiting LGBTQ+ employees. Mayor Adams emphasized…
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NY Governor Hochul Criticizes Trump During Speech at United Bodegas of America Gala
At the United Bodegas of America Gala, New York Governor Kathy Hochul took the opportunity to denounce a comment made at a Donald Trump rally, where Puerto Rico was reportedly referred to as “a floating island of garbage.” Speaking passionately about unity and standing against hatred, Hochul emphasized solidarity with Puerto Rican, Dominican, and immigrant…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh
Six years ago, as congregants prayed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on a quiet Shabbat morning, a gunman armed with an AR-15, multiple handguns, and hate in his heart, opened fire and killed 11 Jewish worshippers and wounded six more, in the deadliest act of Antisemitism in our history. It shattered families,…
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Reporter Presses Harris On McConnell And Johnson’s Accusations Of ‘Harmful Rhetoric’ Towards Trump – Video
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the criticism from Republican leaders during a press gaggle in Houston on Friday, reaffirming her stance on former President Donald Trump while emphasizing the importance of speaking out against political violence. Harris’s Response Harris began by stating, “We all must speak out against any form of political violence, and I’m…
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Governor Hochul Awards $25 Million in New York State Funding for the Volunteer Fire Service. Video
A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Good morning, good morning. This is a place I feel right at home. You do not know this about me, but, for 30 years — 30 years ago, this year — I was elected to my town board. We had 10 volunteer fire companies in…
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G7 Leaders Announce $50 Billion ERA Loans for Ukraine’s Recovery and Defense
The G7 has pledged approximately $50 billion in Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loans to support Ukraine’s budget, military, and reconstruction efforts. These loans will be repaid through future revenues generated from frozen Russian sovereign assets, adhering to international law and each member’s legal framework. The G7 aims to begin disbursement by the end of 2024,…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Welcomes Home NY-TF1 and FDNY Heroes from Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Florida and North Carolina
New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the return of 192 members from the Urban Search and Rescue New York Task Force 1 (NY-TF1) and the Fire Department’s Incident Management Team (FDNY IMT) following their deployment to assist with recovery efforts in Florida and North Carolina after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Activated by FEMA and…
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Law Enforcement And State AG Join DeSantis To Oppose Florida Marijuana Referendum. Video
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) led a press event with law enforcement and the state’s attorney general to discuss Amendment 3. Based on the search results, here are the key points about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s stance and actions regarding Amendment 3 in Florida: DeSantis’s Opposition to Amendment 3 Governor Ron DeSantis is strongly opposed…
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White House. US National Security Memorandum on AI: Strengthening Leadership, Innovation, and Global Partnerships
“ The new US National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) outlines a strategic roadmap to secure American leadership in AI development, enhance national security, and strengthen global partnerships. With geopolitical rivals rapidly advancing in AI, the memorandum emphasizes the need for swift deployment, investment in cutting-edge chips, clean energy infrastructure, and responsible AI practices.…
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New York City: Celebrating the Liberty’s Historic Championship with a Ticker-Tape Parade!
New York City is holding its first ticker tape parade to celebrate a local sports team in 12 years. Downtown Manhattan is currently vibrant with seafoam green as the city honors the New York Liberty with a ticker-tape parade celebrating their historic WNBA championship victory. Here are the key details about this momentous event: This…
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Memorandum on U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, National Security Objectives, and Trustworthiness – Full Text
Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL…
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Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
The rule will allow agency to strengthen enforcement, seek civil penalties against violators, and deter AI-generated fake reviews The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final rule that will combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allow the agency to seek civil penalties against knowing violators. “Fake reviews not only waste people’s…
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NY Governor Hochul Launches Next Phase of Long Island’s Nation-Leading Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation Hub: New York Biogenesis Park
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled plans for New York BioGenesis Park, a groundbreaking $430 million Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation Hub in Nassau County, Long Island. To be developed by The Albanese Organization, Inc., this state-of-the-art facility would catalyze CGT research, development, clinical manufacturing, and commercialization across New York State. With a historic $150…
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U.S. State Department Press Briefing – October 21, 2024
MR PATEL: Sorry for making you all wait a little bit more than two minutes. I have just one very brief thing off the top, and then I’m happy to dive right into your questions. So the Secretary will be wheels up later this afternoon, heading to Israel and other countries in the Middle East. In…