Month: December 2024
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WATCH LIVE : New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square New York
Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop: Watch Live! The iconic Times Square ball drop will mark the transition from 2024 to 2025 at midnight ET. This highly anticipated event will be streamed live on multiple platforms, including Fox News, starting at 6 PM ET and continuing until approximately 12:15 AM ET. Event Highlights Security…
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Mayor Eric Adams Announces “Founded by NYC,” Year-Long Celebration of NYC’s History, Culture, Innovation, and Creativity During City’s 400th Anniversary
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced, “Founded By NYC,” a year-long inclusive, comprehensive celebration of the 400th anniversary of New York City that launches tonight. In partnership with NYC Tourism + Conventions, Founded By NYC will celebrate how New York City has made history, and continues to do so — highlighting the achievements driven by…
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New York. Governor Hochul Visits Marcy Correctional Facility Demanding Answers Following Death of Robert Brooks and Announces Immediate Corrective Actions
Names New Permanent Superintendent of Marcy Correctional Facility Expedites Over $400 Million Investment in Purchasing and Equipping Fixed and Body-Worn Cameras Across All Facilities Hire More Staff in Office of Special Investigations To Manage Complaints Effectively and Efficiently in Timely Manner Bringing In National Experts for a System-wide Review of the Department’s Culture, Patterns and…
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Statement From New York Governor Kathy Hochul
“Despite the best efforts of the State of New Jersey trying to thwart New York’s ability to reduce congestion on our streets while making long-overdue investments in public transit, our position has prevailed in court on nearly every issue. This is a massive win for commuters in both New York and New Jersey. Now that…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces Enhanced Security Measures and Urges Public Safety Ahead of New Year’s Holiday
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced enhanced security measures being taken this week by state agencies ahead of New Year’s Eve. Agencies including the Division of State Police, New York National Guard, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will have increased staffing through…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine’s Defense
Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian aggression. Since Russia launched its further assault against Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the Ukrainian people, and it…
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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Appears on ABC 7’s “Up Close With Bill Ritter”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams reflected on a challenging year, discussing major issues like crime, homelessness, mental health, and public safety on the subway system in an interview with Bill Ritter. Addressing a horrific subway murder and broader safety concerns, he emphasized his administration’s efforts to balance enforcement with compassion while seeking legislative support…
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New York City offers several programs that provide free preschool and other educational opportunities for migrants
New York City offers several programs that provide free preschool and other educational opportunities for migrants, including: Some programs may require children to be legal residents, including those that offer care past 3 PM. In New York City, children begin Pre-K in the calendar year they turn four. There is a Pre-K seat for every…
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Governor Hochul calls for termination of 14 correctional facility employees after inmate death. Video
A dozen corrections officers and a nurse are under investigation following a deadly use of force incident at Marcy Correctional Facility. An inside source told CBS6 the body camera footage could be released as soon as Friday. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has ordered the termination of 14 correctional facility employees following the death…
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Regulations Implementing Bipartisan Tax Reporting Requirements for Brokers of Digital Assets
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released final regulations regarding reporting requirements for trading front-end service providers interacting directly with customers on digital asset transactions, often referred to as “DeFi brokers.” The final rules announced today do not change or…
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Roundup: December 27, 2024
FDA News Release Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: Related Information The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other…
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Congress Passes Social Security Fairness Act Repealing WEP/GPO
On early December 21, the Senate voted 76-20 to pass the Social Security Fairness Act – legislation that repeals both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions of Social Security that reduce or sometimes eliminate benefits for certain public servants, as well as their surviving spouses. The House previously…
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Federal Efforts to Reduce Homelessness: Biden-Harris Administration Unveils New Measures to Tackle Homelessness
Federal Government Announces Significant Efforts to Reduce Homelessness WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties for affordable housing and homelessness services,…
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New York. Mayor Adams to Deliver 2025 State of the City Address
NEW YOR City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that, on January 9, 2025, he will deliver his fourth mayoral State of the City address at The Apollo in Manhattan, where he will discuss his administration’s achievements over the past three years, the current state of the city, and how the Adams administration will continue to…
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FBI: Missouri Man Indicted for Federal Hate Crime for Racially Motivated Threats Targeting St. Louis NAACP
A federal indictment was unsealed charging a Missouri man with threatening the St. Louis office of the NAACP. Darryl Jaspering, 62, of Warrenton, was indicted for one count of transmitting threatening communications and one count of interference with federally protected activities. According to the indictment, Jaspering wrote a message on the NAACP’s contact page “in…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia’s Overnight Aerial Attacks against
In the early hours of Christmas, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure. The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian people’s access to heat and electricity during winter and to jeopardize the safety of its grid. Let me be clear: the Ukrainian people…
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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Online Safety Legislation to Strengthen Protections for the Personal Data of Consumers
Ahead of the holidays, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. During the holiday season, companies, offices and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information. With this series of bills newly signed by the Governor, New York continues…
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Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers of Minimum Wage Increase on January 1
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional $0.50 per hour starting on January 1, 2025. New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50-per-hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-per-hour for the rest of the state. This adjustment is part of New York’s historic…
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Extension of State of Emergency Due to Asylum Seeker Humanitarian Crisis in New York City
Thousands have arrived without immediate shelter plans, creating a humanitarian crisis that challenges the city’s resources, particularly its shelter system. Emergency measures first declared in October 2022 and detailed in earlier executive orders remain in effect. The state of emergency is extended for 30 days, with provisions for further extensions if necessary. This directive takes…
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NYC. Mayor Adams Appears on FOX 5’s “The Five O’clock News
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5’s Morgan McKay, Mayor Eric Adams reflected on his first year in office, addressing significant topics, including his federal indictment, the handling of the migrant crisis, and NYPD misconduct allegations. He confirmed reports that a migrant involved in a tragic homicide had re-entered the U.S. after prior removal, emphasizing…