Day: October 1, 2024
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Mayor Eric Adams Announces the Intention to Nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant to Serve as New York City’s Corporation Counsel
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced his intention to nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant as the city’s next corporation counsel. Goode-Trufant is a longtime public servant, having spent more than 30 years in the New York City Department of Law, where she has served as acting corporation counsel since this summer. As corporation counsel,…
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White House. Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack Against Israel
THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless and brazen attack. I condemn this attack unequivocally. I am clear-eyed: Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact. Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room…
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Iran fires missiles towards Israel. What is First White house reaction ?
On October 1, 2024, Iran launched a missile attack against Israel, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries. The White House’s reaction to this development was swift and stern. White House Response The White House had been monitoring the situation closely and had warned of an imminent attack earlier in the day.…
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Changing How New York State Government Communicates
Governor Hochul celebrated the second anniversary of both the expansion of New York State’s language access policy and the launch of the Office of Language Access within the New York State Office of General Services. State Agencies Will Issue Updated Language Access Plans Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the second anniversary of both the expansion…
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Statement from Governor Hochul on Dockworker Strike
“Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Today, I welcome Mark Rutte as the new Secretary General the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which for 75 years has strengthened our collective security, protected democracies, and defended against threats as one. Secretary General Rutte has an impressive track record as a consensus-builder and decisive leader. I have full confidence that he will continue…
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NYC Mayor Adams Launches Final Phase of Historic Project to Secure Future of New York City’s Water Supply
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala today launched the final phase of DEP’s largest-ever infrastructure repair project — the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project. The project — planned and prepared for over more than two decades — will prevent 35 million gallons…
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White House. A Proclamation on National Youth Justice Action Month, 2024.
America’s young people are part of the most gifted and talented generation in our history — and, like anyone, they deserve second chances. During National Youth Justice Action Month, we recommit to ensuring that our communities are safe and supportive so that young people thrive. And we recommit to developing a juvenile justice…
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New York State News. Fighting the Addictive Effects of Problem Gambling
Governor Hochul signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 Requires All Advertisements for Gambling and Sports Betting To Include Warnings About Potential Harmful and Addictive Effects of Gambling Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting…