Day: March 25, 2025
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Hochul Announces $2M in Tech Grants for Faith and Nonprofit Groups
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has allocated more than $2.1 million to 43 faith-based and nonprofit organizations to expand technology access statewide. The funding, provided through the New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, aims to remove barriers to essential digital resources, including telehealth, education, and job training. “Technology is rapidly advancing,…
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Hochul Draws Battle Lines Against Trump Policies in SiriusXM Interview
NY Governor Kathy Hochul didn’t hold back on SiriusXM’s Mornings with Zerlina, vowing to fight any Trump administration policies that threaten New Yorkers. While open to cooperation on infrastructure, Hochul made it clear that cuts to education, Medicaid, and FEMA funding—or attacks on women’s rights—would be met with fierce resistance. She also warned of the…
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Mayor Adams Expands Free Swim Lessons for 18,000 NYC Kids in $5.5M Initiative
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million expansion of the city’s free swim lesson program, aiming to teach nearly 18,000 students essential water safety skills. The initiative, part of Adams’ broader commitment to making NYC a safer and more family-friendly city, will save families over $1.3 million in lesson costs while addressing…
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U.S. and Russia Strike Black Sea Deal—Trump, Putin Agree on Safe Navigation and Energy Protections
In high-stakes talks in Riyadh, the U.S. and Russia reached key agreements to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, ban strikes on energy facilities, and restore Russia’s access to global agricultural markets. The deal, backed by Presidents Trump and Putin, aims to ease maritime tensions and advance peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The…