Day: February 11, 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams Cleared: DOJ Dismisses Case as He Vows to Rebuild Trust & Strengthen NYC
Mayor Eric Adams addressed New Yorkers following the Department of Justice’s dismissal of the case against him, reaffirming his innocence and commitment to the city. Acknowledging the challenges of the past 15 months, Adams vowed to regain public trust and highlighted his administration’s achievements, including record crime reduction, historic job growth, and expanded housing and…
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Governor Hochul Takes Action to Block Con Ed’s Unfair Rate Hikes and Protect New Yorkers
Governor Kathy Hochul announced measures to protect New Yorkers from rising utility costs. She urged the Public Service Commission to reject Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes of 11.4% for electricity and 13.3% for natural gas. Hochul also directed a statewide audit of utility company salaries to ensure fair pricing for consumers. Her administration has prioritized…
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Governor Hochul Bans DeepSeek AI on NY Government Devices Over Security Risks
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide ban on the DeepSeek AI application from ITS-managed government devices and networks, citing concerns over foreign surveillance and data security. DeepSeek, owned by the China-based firm High-Flyer, has raised alarms over potential risks of user data harvesting and technology theft. Emphasizing public safety as a top priority, Hochul…
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NY Governor Hochul Awards $19 Million to Revitalize Finger Lakes Communities
According to the 2020 census, the city of Canadaigua, Monroe County had 10,576 residents, total 4,83 sq. miles Yet, the state allocated 10 millions taxpayers’ money to build additional housing units and to revitalize this small town’s center. The two other small villages near the city will receive 4.5 millions each for the same purpose.…