Day: October 7, 2024
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Governor Hochul Addresses Antisemitism at Temple Israel Center: Condemning Hate While Her Party Faces Criticism for Hamas Support Protests at New York Universities
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a powerful speech at the Temple Israel Center, addressing the history of antisemitism and emphasizing the need for unity in the face of hate. Acknowledging New York as home to 1.6 million Jews, Hochul highlighted the persistence of antisemitic threats and violence, and called for continued efforts to protect Jewish communities.…
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Mayor Eric Adams Defends City Compost Program and Addresses Leadership Resignations on NY1
Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on NY1’s “Mornings on 1” to discuss the citywide expansion of the compost program and address recent controversies, including a series of high-profile resignations among top city officials and his own criminal indictment. Alongside Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Adams defended the compost initiative, which aims to reduce landfill waste and…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack
On this day last year, the sun rose on what was supposed to be a joyous Jewish holiday. By sunset, October 7 had become the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today marks one year of mourning for the more than 1,200 innocent people of all ages, including 46 Americans, massacred in southern Israel by the…