Day: April 3, 2025
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Governor Hochul Announces Policy Changes to Streamline Outdoor Dining Expansion in NYC
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new measures to boost outdoor dining in New York City by allowing the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to accept NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Conditional Approvals as proof of municipal authorization. Effective immediately, this policy simplifies the process for restaurants and bars to expand licensed premises into public spaces under…
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NY Gov. Hochul Honors Civil Rights Leaders at National Action Network’s Keeper of the Dream Gala
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the National Action Network’s Keeper of the Dream Gala, celebrating the organization’s decades of advocacy and honoring key civil rights leaders. Speaking alongside Rev. Al Sharpton, Hazel Dukes, and other prominent activists, Hochul emphasized the importance of action in the ongoing fight for justice. She invoked the legacy of…
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White House. Trump Ends De Minimis Exemptions to Curb China’s Role in America’s Fentanyl Crisis
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order ending duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2, 2025. This move aims to close tariff loopholes exploited by Chinese-based shippers to smuggle synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, into the U.S. Shipments under $800 will now face duties, with postal…