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  • NY Governor Hochul Announces Additional $14.3 Million to Protect Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism – Why not Regular People? Corruption ?

    NY Governor Hochul Announces Additional $14.3 Million to Protect Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism – Why not Regular People? Corruption ?

    Supports Safety Enhancements for 57 At-Risk Nonprofits Across New York State. $44.8 Million Previously Awarded to Strengthen Security for Organizations Facing an Increased Risk of Terrorist Attacks

    Funding Secured Through Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental

    Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State has secured $14.3 million through the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program – National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS), a program that supports organizations at-risk for terrorist attacks. This funding will be distributed between 57 nonprofits across the state to strengthen their physical and cyber security.

    “Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a critical part of that strategy, providing essential funding to help thwart domestic terrorism,” Governor Hochul said. “This grant program will enable nonprofit organizations in high-risk areas of New York to prepare for and mitigate potential threats before they happen – a program that is now more important than ever to ensure the safety and security of every New Yorker.”

    In 2024, $274.5 million was disbursed to states through the annual Nonprofit Security Program, $44.8 million of which was secured for New York. Following that disbursement, additional funding was secured through the National Security Supplemental due to increased threats against nonprofit organizations and houses of worship. Nationwide, a total of $210 million is being provided through the supplemental program.

    Allowable costs include planning such as security risk management, continuity of operations, and response plans; equipment, including physical security enhancement and inspection/screening systems equipment; active shooter training and security training for employees or congregation members: response exercises, and contracted security personnel.

    Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated high-risk urban areas in New York include the New York City Metro Area – New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. New York is among the top states in the nation to receive funding through NSGP-NSS. $11.7 million in funding is being awarded to 51 organizations in the Metro Area, with $2.6 million awarded to six nonprofit organizations throughout the rest of the state.

    Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said, “New York’s nonprofits play a critical role in the fabric of our state by delivering vital services to their communities every day. As leaders, we must do all we can to ensure they are protected against terror attacks, so they can fulfill their missions without fearing for the safety of their staff, facilities or the individuals they serve. With this funding in hand, these organizations will be able to bolster security and increase preparedness ahead of any future emergencies.”

    November 3, 2025

    Albany, NY

    Sources: Governor.ny.gov , Midtown Tribune

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  • White House. Trump Touts Nine-Month Record on ‘60 Minutes,’ Urges Democrats to Reopen Government

    White House. Trump Touts Nine-Month Record on ‘60 Minutes,’ Urges Democrats to Reopen Government

    In a wide-ranging “60 Minutes” interview, President Donald J. Trump cast the first nine months of his term as historically successful, citing record stock market gains, global peace efforts, and a hard line on law and order while pressing Democrats to end the government shutdown and work with him on health care. He criticized Obamacare as costly and fixable with bipartisan talks once the government reopens, backed stricter immigration enforcement with legal reentry pathways, and said tariffs helped lift markets and 401(k)s. Trump endorsed ending the Senate filibuster to pass reforms, described the Gaza cease-fire as “very solid,” warned misbehavior by Hamas would be met “immediately,” and said the U.S. must address nuclear testing and remain vigilant on China and Venezuela. He argued crime in Democrat-run cities may warrant federal intervention but said he has held back so far.

    Trump Touts Nine-Month Record Urges Democrats to Reopen Government

    President Trump on 60 Minutes: “Greatest Nine Months in the History of the Presidency”

    Marking the most accomplished nine months of any presidency in history, President Donald J. Trump used his powerhouse interview on 60 Minutes to showcase record stock market gains, global peace breakthroughs, and his unwavering commitment to law and order. Highlighting these remarkable successes, President Trump made clear to Democrats: reopen the government and work with him to keep America on the path to even greater prosperity and security.

    Here the top moments you may have missed:

    • On ending the Democrat Shutdown: “We keep voting. I mean, the Republicans are voting almost unanimously to end it — and the Democrats keep voting against ending it… They’ve lost their way.”
    • On Obamacare: “Obamacare is terrible. It’s bad healthcare at far too high a price. We should fix that. We should fix it, and we can fix it with the Democrats. All they have to do is let the country open, and we’ll fix it. They have to let the country open and I’ll sit down with the Democrats and we’ll fix it.”
    • On healthcare: “We can make it much less expensive for people and give them much better healthcare — and I’d be willing to work with the Democrats on it, [but] the problem is they want to give money to prisoners, to drug dealers, to all these millions of people that were allowed to come in with an open border from Biden, and nobody can do that. Not one Republican would ever do that.”
    • On negotiating with Democrats: “We can fix [healthcare]… but I’m not going to do it by extortion. I’m not going to do it by being extorted by the Democrats who have lost their way… It’s going to get solved. Eventually, they’re going to have to vote — I think they have to. And if they don’t vote, that’s their problem. I think we should do the nuclear option… it’s called ending the filibuster.”
    • On illegal immigration: “The policy has to be ‘you came into the country illegally; you’re going to go out.’ However, you’ve also seen, you’re going to go out, we’re going to work with you, and you’re going to come back into our country legally.”
    • On the next three years: “We have been acknowledged as having the greatest nine months in the history of the presidency — so if I can keep that going, I’ll be very happy.”
    • On the Supreme Court’s tariffs case: “Because of tariffs, we have the highest stock market we’ve ever had. Because of tariffs, 401(k)s are at the highest level — and this is millions of people — than we’ve ever had… I think it’s the most important subject discussed by the Supreme Court in 100 years.”
    • On “retribution”: “It’s the opposite. I think I’ve been very mild mannered. You’re looking at a man who was indicted many times and I had to beat the rap otherwise I couldn’t have run for President. They tried to get me not to run for President by going after me and by indicting me!”
    • On nuclear weapons testing: “We have more nuclear weapons than any other country. I think we should do something about denuclearization… we’re the only country that doesn’t test — and I don’t want to be the only country that doesn’t test.”
    • On the ceasefire in Gaza: “It’s very solid. You hear about Hamas, but Hamas could be taken out immediately if they don’t behave. They know that. If they don’t behave, they’re going to be taken out immediately.”
    • On crime in Democrat-run cities: “If you had to send in the Army or send in the Marines, I’d do that in a heartbeat… but I haven’t chosen to do it because I haven’t felt we need it.”
    • On China: “It’s like everybody else. We’re a threat to them, too… This is a very competitive world, especially when it comes to the China and the U.S. We’re always watching them and they’re always watching us. In the meantime, I think we get along very well, and I think we can be bigger, better, and stronger by working with them as opposed to just knocking them out.”
    • On Venezuela: “They’ve been treating us very badly — not only on drugs, they’ve dumped hundreds of thousands of people into our country that we didn’t want. People from prisons; they emptied their prisons into our country. They emptied their mental institutions and their insane asylums into the United States of America.”

    The White House

    November 3, 2025

    Sources : The White House , TV503com
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  • NYC Mobilizes Public-Private Support as SNAP Halt Hits 1.8 Million, Adams Says

    NYC Mobilizes Public-Private Support as SNAP Halt Hits 1.8 Million, Adams Says

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a business-backed relief plan to cushion SNAP recipients after a prolonged federal shutdown halted benefits for nearly 1.8 million residents. Leveraging partners including the New York Community Trust, United Way of New York City, the Partnership for New York City, City Harvest, Food Bank for NYC, Lemontree, and The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access, the effort builds on a $15 million city allocation and more than $820 million budgeted this fiscal year for food services. While two judges have ordered the federal government to deploy emergency funds for November, City Hall is coordinating stopgap distribution and outreach with nonprofit networks.
    The administration underscores the stakes for households and local commerce, citing USDA data that every $1 in SNAP generates $1.54 in economic activity across communities.

    New York News SNAP

    Mayor Adams Announces Public-Private Initiatives to Support NYC’s SNAP Recipients as Federal Government Shutdown Threatens to Cut Off Benefits for 1.8 Million New Yorkers

    — New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that a slate of public-private initiatives will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients continue receiving a portion of their food benefits as the federal government shutdown enters into its second month and has halts SNAP benefits to some of the city’s most vulnerable New Yorkers. Effective today, nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers who rely on SNAP to put food on the table are no longer receiving the federally funded benefits to which they are entitled, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not issued any contingency funds to sustain this critical lifeline during the protracted shutdown. These initiatives build on the city’s $15 million additional investment announced last month and the more than $820 million budgeted in this fiscal year for food services programs. Last week, two judges ordered the federal government to use emergency funds to cover food stamp benefits for Americans in November. Until the federal government complies, the Adams administration is working with partners across the city to support New Yorkers and ensure they receive the aid they need. 

    “When New Yorkers support one another in times of need, we become a better city. That’s why today, along with the New York Community Trust, the United Way, and the Partnership for New York City, we’re launching a slate of public-private initiatives to support SNAP recipients in our city who rely on these much-needed benefits to put food on their tables,” said Mayor Adams. “As a child, members of my church would drop off food for my siblings and me when times were hard; this type of generosity is what makes our city great. While we sadly can never provide as much support as our federal partners, our social services agencies are ready to help New Yorkers in need, and we’re calling on business leaders, philanthropic partners, faith leaders, and community members to join us in this effort.”

    “Local government and philanthropy cannot come close to replacing federally funded entitlement programs, but we can certainly help support the organizations that are collecting and distributing food during this emergency,” said Kathryn Wylde, president & CEO, Partnership for New York City. “We will encourage member companies and foundations to support the efforts of the mayor and governor to meet this crisis and to invest in the funds that New York Community Trust has designated.”

    “New York Community Trust is proud to stand with our partners and the City to ensure that no New Yorker goes hungry during this crisis,” said Amy Freitag, president and CEO, New York Community Trust. “Local nonprofit organizations on the frontlines of food insecurity are best positioned to swiftly mobilize financial resources to support those in need. This is what community looks like — neighbors helping neighbors.”

    In a demonstration of their commitment to helping city government address the challenges of food insecurity during the federal government shutdown, private donors and companies are contributing to the launch of these initiatives under the auspices of the New York Community Trust, including:

    The New York Community Trust’s Community Needs Fund

    The Community Needs Fund addresses the urgent needs of neighbors throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. When an individual makes a one-time or recurring gift to the fund, every dollar is directed by an expert grantmaking team to trusted nonprofits across the region.    

    City Harvest

    City Harvest rescues food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it to New Yorkers in need in response to the persistently high need for food assistance in New York City.

    Food Bank for NYC

    The Food Bank for NYC delivers food and resources across all five boroughs in collaboration with 800 community partners. 

    Lemontree

    For those in need of groceries or meals, Lemontree helps locate food pantries in their neighborhood. 

    The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access

    The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access isa network of nine of the largest food pantries and soup kitchens in New York City. It reduces costs through strategic purchasing, advocates for frontline providers, and provides support to smaller pantry partners. 

    United Way of New York City’s Emergency Assistance & Community Needs Fund

    The United Way of New York City’s Emergency Assistance & Community Needs Fund supports critical services that empower community-based organizations with resources while keeping the city afloat.  

    Other donors are encouraged to join this effort to support nonprofits on the front lines of this crisis and help New Yorkers affected by the shutdown. A contribution will not affect any business dealings with the city or provide special access to city officials.

    The pause in SNAP funding is devastating to the city’s overall safety net and also threatens New York’s local economy. The USDA estimates that every dollar of SNAP spending generates $1.54 back into the community, meaning that $1 billion in SNAP dollars spent increases the gross domestic product of the United States by $1.54 billion. 

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    The city is deploying a comprehensive response to ensure at-risk New Yorkers have access to food through a variety of alternative programs and services, managing a comprehensive resource list for impacted SNAP recipients, and conducting outreach efforts in close collaboration with the city’s robust network of community-based organizations and food providers.  

    November 1, 2025

    NEW YORK 

    Sources: nyc.gov , Big New York news BigNY.com

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  • New York. Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview With WBLS 107.5 FM’s “Caribbean Fever”

    New York. Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview With WBLS 107.5 FM’s “Caribbean Fever”

    In a live interview on WBLS 107.5 FM’s “Caribbean Fever”, Mayor Eric Adams reflected on his tenure as New York City’s mayor and addressed recent rumors about leaving for a job in the Middle East, which he denied, calling such reports damaging to his reelection campaign. He expressed pride in his accomplishments, including crime reduction, housing development, pandemic management, and support for low-income residents, while criticizing the media for underreporting his successes. Adams discussed his reasons for endorsing Andrew Cuomo over newcomer Zohran, citing concerns about inexperience, gentrification, and policies he believes would harm communities of color. He emphasized the global relevance of his work, the challenges of public office, and his commitment to serving the city until the end of his term, while signaling a readiness to pursue international opportunities afterward.

    Dahved Levy: How are you doing, sir? How are you doing? 

    Mayor Adams: Well, very well, you know, just out. It’s marathon Sunday and so there are different events happening all over the city. 

    Levy: I’m very curious, sir. They said that you are going to be accepting a job somewhere in the Middle East. Is that factual? 

    Mayor Adams: No, it’s not. And, you know, there’s been so many rumors and really, Dahved, that’s what really undermined my ability to run the way the media kept putting out false rumors about me going to HUD, me going to the Middle East, me doing all these things. And it’s just really undermined the campaign. Many of my supporters and donors thought I left the race earlier. And it just made no sense.  

    And people don’t realize to run for office, you have to raise millions of dollars. I had the Campaign Finance Board take four million dollars from me. I had the media constantly reporting that I was leaving the race. And it was just– I probably am the first mayor that could not run for reelection because there were just so many forces that went after my attempt to show the success that I did in the city. 

    Levy: Wow. If you had to do it all over again, sir, would you do it? Would you go down the same road that you went down? If you had to do it all over again? 

    Mayor Adams: Hell yes. You know, 35 years ago, I said I wanted to be the mayor of the City of New York and I became the mayor of the most important city on the globe. And when you look at the sacrifices my mother made, you know, you had a woman with a third-grade education, she raised a son that became the mayor of the most important city on the globe.  

    And yes, I would have done it all over. Everything that I went through from COVID to the lawfare coming after me by the federal government, all of that. I would still do it all over again, because no matter what happens, I am the mayor. I accomplished what I wanted to do. And now there’s other things to do in life. 

    Levy: So, what does a mayor do after? What does the mayor do after being— you have until tomorrow to be the mayor, right?  

    Mayor Adams: No, no, until December 31st. I go until the end of the year. 

    Levy: December 31st. So, you go to the end of the year. So, what? I mean, you might have to do something different like– okay, so let me ask you this way. What is the best thing that you’ve learned by being the mayor in New York? I was the worst thing that you’ve learned or had to deal with being the mayor of New York. 

    Mayor Adams: The best thing is dealing with crises. And now I’m getting calls from all over the globe. People saw my success here in the city. And now global, international leaders have reached out to me to do things in their country. People have to deal with issues in their country.  

    The issue of education is impacting the whole globe. The issue of public safety is a global concern. The issue of cybersecurity is a global concern. The issue of building housing, global concern.  

    And so, people saw what I did in this city, building more housing than any other mayor, dealing with cybersecurity, dealing with crises. And now people are asking me to come to their countries and look at how to assist them. That’s what I’m taking away.  

    The worst thing that has happened is how you saw a media in this city that actively refused to report the success that we’ve done in the city. And really, one day I’m going to do a show with you, Dahved, just on the permanent government in the city that they have no desire to see communities that have been left behind moving forward.  

    Why are Black and brown people weeding at the levels that they’re doing so, year after year with all the money that we’re spending. Why are we seeing crime and guns only in our community? Why are we seeing mental health issues only in our community?  

    There’s a permanent government that has no desire of turning around the conditions that are impacting communities of color and working-class people throughout the city. And one day we’re just going to sit down and have a long conversation about that. 

    Levy: Sir, what changed your mind for you to come out and back Mr. Cuomo? 

    Mayor Adams: Zohran, and it’s not only Zohran, people talk about Zohran’s lack of experience, which is a real issue. I mean, you can’t go from being a rapper to an assemblyman, and now you want to be the mayor of the most complicated city. That’s a real problem of his lack of experience.  

    But it’s more than that, Zohran’s supporters are gentrifiers. That’s the foundation. He’s the king of the gentrifiers. And all of us know what gentrification– 

    Levy: I never heard it put like that. The king of the gentrifiers.  

    Mayor Adams: Yes, go look who’s around him. Go look at who’s supporting him. Go look at his election day victory and look who’s in the room. Those are the same folks who have been arrogant, disrespectful to our communities. They gentrified Harlem. They gentrified Bed-Stuy. They gentrified Flatbush. They won’t patronize our restaurants and our other events in our city. They move into the schools and want to be disrespectful in the school system. That is his base.  

    And when you have Black and brown people that really have not been motivated and they’re staying home, they’re making a big mistake. You can’t allow the people who came into your communities and disrespected you now put up who they want to be the mayor. And we’re staying home. We’ve got to get off our asses and get out and vote. If we don’t, we’re going to be extremely sorry for what happens later.  

    The DSA, Democratic Socialists of America, is made up of a bunch of gentrifiers that have really went into our communities and have taken over our community. They’re going to go after every person of color that’s in office. We better realize how serious this election is. And that’s why I said, since I didn’t have the resources to run, I’m going to put my name behind Andrew.  

    We don’t agree on everything. Matter of fact, we disagree on a lot. But I know one thing for sure, we agree that this guy cannot be the mayor of the City of New York. He and his gentrifiers are going to hurt our communities and their policies are harmful to our community. 

    Levy: Sir, before you go, why is this election the most important election in New York’s history? Why? 

    Mayor Adams: Look at the policies that people are leaning on. Here you have a person that wants to decriminalize prostitution. I see what it does to little boys and little girls selling their bodies on corners. Releasing 3,000 people from Rikers Island right back into the community that they preyed on.  

    Lying and saying he’s going to freeze rent. Mayors can’t freeze rent, folks. Let’s be clear on that. Mayors cannot freeze rent. So, for a mayor to say they want to freeze rent, you’re saying anything that people want to hear to get elected. Free buses. Mayors can’t give free buses.  

    So, the things he’s saying, he knows he can’t do, but he doesn’t care. He’s saying anything to be elected and the policies that he can do, such as defunding our Police Department is going to hurt public safety, which communities talk about all the time. Going after small businesses like free grocery or government grocery stores are going to hurt our small businesses.  

    So, his policies are harmful to communities of color. Socialism is not some nice, fancy term. It has failed everywhere. And really, Black, brown communities of color, working class [white people], we can’t go backwards. This election is going to have a major impact on our city if Zohran and his DSA gentrifiers take control of our city. 

    Levy: Last words sir, so what is the final thing you want New Yorkers to know? 

    Mayor Adams: Hey, it’s been a great run, man. I’ve had so much fun being the mayor of the City of New York. I did what I set out to do. A record decrease in crime, 24,000 guns removed off of our streets. I built more housing than any mayor. And actually, I zoned the city for more housing than 12 years of Bloomberg. Eight years of de Blasio combined. I did it in three and a half years.  

    I got us through COVID. I got us through migrants and asylum seekers. Our children are outpacing the state in reading and math. We have free broadband for NYCHA. Low-income New Yorkers are no longer paying income tax because of me. Dropped the cost of child care from $220 a month to less than $20 a month. Paying off the college tuition for foster care children, excusing billions of dollars in medical debt for low-income New Yorkers.  

    I mean, what I set out to do, I did. Working class people have benefited under me. And it’s going to take some time, reflection and review that people are going to realize that we were one of the greatest administrations the city has ever heard.  

    Now, hey, people are going to say, “Well, you know what, Eric? You’re too pompous. You’re too arrogant. Eric, you’re too this, you’re too that. You go out at night in nightclubs.” Yeah, because I want our nightlife business to stay open. 

    So, there’s going to be critiques. But at the end of the day, I was a darn good mayor and have no regrets. I’m looking forward for my life after and I could enjoy that life. And I hope the next mayor continues the success that I put in place. 

    Levy: Thank you very much. I do appreciate it. Thank you.  

    Mayor Adams: Thank you. Rocking you. Rocking you.  

    Levy: Rocking you. Rocking you. 

    November 2, 2025 New York

    Sources: NYC.gov

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  • Hochul Urges Release of SNAP Aid After Court Rulings Back New York

    Hochul Urges Release of SNAP Aid After Court Rulings Back New York

    Gov. Kathy Hochul said court rulings confirm the Trump administration must release emergency nutrition assistance to protect roughly 3 million New Yorkers from losing SNAP benefits. The governor criticized Washington Republicans for inaction, noting New York sued to secure relief while preparing contingency measures, including fast-tracking more than $100 million for food banks and declaring a state of emergency. With the decisions in hand, Ms. Hochul said the federal government can fully fund SNAP and called for immediate disbursement to support the state’s efforts to keep residents fed during the shutdown.

    Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

    NY news Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

    “Today’s rulings confirm that the Trump administration must release emergency nutrition assistance for the 3 million New Yorkers set to lose their SNAP benefits tomorrow.

    “No state should have to sue the federal government to ensure families can put food on the table. But when Washington Republicans refused to act, New York took them to court to mitigate this crisis.

    “My administration remains prepared for the worst — fast-tracking over $100 million for food banks and pantries and declaring a state of emergency. With these rulings, it is clear the Trump administration can fully fund the SNAP program. We’re calling on the administration to immediately release these funds and support our efforts to keep New Yorkers fed during the shutdown.”

    October 31, 2025

    Albany, NY

    Sources:  governor.ny.gov , Big New York news BigNY.com
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