Midtown Tribune
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Pardon of LGBTQI+ Service Members Wrongly Convicted
Today, I am righting an historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves. Our Nation’s service members stand on the frontlines of freedom, and risk their lives in order to defend our country. Despite their courage and great sacrifice, thousands of LGBTQI+ service members…
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White House. Vice President Harris Announces First-of-Its-Kind Funding to Lower Housing Costs by Reducing Barriers to Building More Homes
Key Points: This comprehensive initiative by the Biden-Harris Administration seeks to tackle the housing affordability crisis through targeted funding, policy updates, and support for innovative housing solutions. WASHINGTON – Today, Vice President Harris announced the recipients of new grants under the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant competition with the goal of building…
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White House . Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Announcing Support for Ukrainian Children’s Education Following Russian Attacks. Books instead of defending the sky of Ukraine?
Russia is waging a war not just against the Ukrainian military, but also against the Ukrainian people. On May 23, 2024, a Russian strike destroyed the Faktur-Druk printing house in Kharkiv, one of the largest printing houses in Europe. This is part of Russia’s ongoing destruction of printing houses in Kharkiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Kharkiv’s printing…
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New York. Mayor Adams, City Health Leaders Mark two Years Since Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
In Response to Landmark Decision, Adams Administration Has Dramatically Expanded Access to Reproductive Care in New York City New Yorkers Can Learn More About City’s Abortion Services Online NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr.…
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New York State Governor Hochul was a guest on CNN’s State of the Union.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s remarks on CNN’s “State of the Union”: Governor Hochul: “As we mentioned the anniversary, he should lean hard into the fact that now, one out of three American women live with an abortion ban. That is directly correlated to Donald Trump’s promise. One of the few promises he kept was to overturn…
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MANHATTAN JUNE 24 2024 #ENDJEWHATRED
WE DEMAND CONSEQUENCES FOR JEW-HATRED! Join us June 24th outside NYC District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office for a press conference to demand that he actually prosecute the people arrested for their involvement in vile acts of Jew-hatred and anti-American aggression, like the anarchists who stormed and took over Hamilton Hall at Columbia and the pro-Hamas…
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New York. $32 Million for Shared Electric Transportation Solutions
Governor Hochul Announces $32 Million Now Available for Shared Electric Transportation Solutions Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced the availability of $32 million for the Clean Mobility Program, aimed at supporting shared electric transportation solutions across the state. This initiative, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),…
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NYC Mayor Adams Calls In For Live Interview On 1010 Wins’ “The PM Rush” June 22 2024
Mayor Eric Adams addressed various issues in an interview on 1010 WINS, discussing the city’s efforts to provide air-conditioned public spaces amid budget constraints affecting libraries, cultural institutions, and the impact of the migrant crisis on city resources. He emphasized the importance of true immigration reform and expressed confidence in ongoing budget negotiations, while defending…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration on World Refugee Day Celebrates a Rebuilt U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
On World Refugee Day, the Biden-Harris Administration celebrated the revitalization of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, announcing plans to welcome over 100,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2024, the highest number in three decades. The administration has significantly rebuilt and modernized the program, reversing the previous administration’s cuts and inefficiencies, and encouraging Americans to actively support…
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Washington. Expanding Passport Agencies Across the United States
PRESS STATEMENT More Americans can travel abroad today than at any time in our history. In 1990, only five percent of Americans had a passport. Today, that number is 48 percent. In Fiscal Year 2023, the Department of State issued over 24 million passport books and cards – more than ever before. To better serve the growing…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces City Hall, Municipal Buildings to be lit Red, Black, and Green in Honor of Juneteenth
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day was declared a federal holiday and day off for federal workers on June 19, 2021 under the administration of President Joe Biden – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit in the Pan-African flag colors of red, black,…
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New York. Adams Administration Releases Competitive RFP to Reduce Asylum Seeker Costs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) to enlist a variety of vendors for the “Asylee Flex” program, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs in managing the asylum seeker crisis. The RFP seeks to ensure continuity and cost-effectiveness by diversifying vendors and requiring detailed action plans, budget proposals,…
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White House. President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together
President Biden has announced new measures to strengthen border security and preserve family unity amid ongoing immigration challenges. These actions include facilitating permanent residency applications for noncitizen family members of U.S. citizens and streamlining the visa process for U.S. college graduates, including DACA recipients. The administration’s efforts aim to balance border security with providing stability…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order Providing Work Authorization to Long-Time Undocumented Immigrants
Mayor Eric Adams praised President Biden’s executive order expanding work authorization for long-time undocumented immigrants, highlighting its economic benefits and the positive impact on communities. Adams emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and continued support for the many migrants and asylum seekers in New York City. Order Allows Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Who…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Rent Guidelines Board Vote
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement following the Rent Guidelines Board’s 5-4 vote to adjust rents on rent-stabilized apartments by 2.75 percent on one-year leases and 5.25 percent on two-year leases: “Our volunteer Rent Guidelines Board members are charged with a vital but challenging task: protect tenants from unfair rent…
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Washington. Actions to Support Ukraine’s Economic Recovery. U.S. Department of State
The United States participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, gathering over 1,500 representatives to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Key initiatives include $824 million in energy assistance, a $50 million war-risk reinsurance facility, and the launch of a Business Advisory Council to catalyze private investment. Additionally, the U.S. committed to $28 million in…
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Mayor Adams Announces Johnny Celestin As Executive Director Of Mayor’s Office Of Nonprofit Services
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Johnny Celestin as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Celestin will oversee the office’s efforts to engage and communicate critical information to nonprofits, develop and deliver capacity-building programs to support nonprofits to contract with the city more…
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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken congratulated Muslims on Eid al-Adha. Washington began the tradition of extending greetings on Muslim holidays during the Clinton era.
Secretary Of State : On the Occasion of Eid al-AdhaPRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. For the millions of Muslims who performed the Hajj pilgrimage, we also wish the returning…
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New York. Mayor Adams Administration Implements Critical Tools To Address Housing Crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión today announced the implementation of two critically-needed tools to address the city’s housing crisis. The tools — secured as part of the Adams administration’s successful advocacy in Albany this session — will incentivize the construction…
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White House. Remarks by Vice President Harris at Summit on Peace in Ukraine Opening Plenary
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Thank you. Thank you, President Amherd and President Zelenskyy, for hosting this summit. It is my honor to be here with all of the leaders today. I first met President Zelenskyy in February of 2022, just five days before Russia invaded Ukraine, an outrageous attempt to subjugate a free people and…
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