MIDTOWN TRIBUNE

Ninety-one years ago, Joseph Stalin and the Soviet regime engineered the Holodomor, a forced and deliberate famine that killed millions of Ukrainians. We remember the men, women, and children who perished during the Holodomor. We also honor the survivors of the Holodomor and their descendants who, despite Stalin’s efforts to repress Ukraine’s national identity, have… Read more: Statement from President Joe Biden Remembering the Holodomor

“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken… Read more: Statement from NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Following U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reducing Operating Hours at Four Northern Border Crossings in New York State

Technical Plan Updates Revenue and Savings Since Budget Adoption, Makes Strategic Investments to Address Budget Cliffs Funded with Temporary Stimulus, Meet Underfunded Needs, and Support Priority Programs and Services New Investments Include Addition of 1,600 Police Officers, Funding for Cash Assistance Program, Support for New York City Public Schools, and Purchase of Thousands of New Sanitation… Read more: Mayor Adams Releases November 2024 Financial Plan Update With new Investments in Public Safety, Affordability, and Quality of Life Made Possible Through Administration’s Ongoing Strong Fiscal Management

The United States continues to take action against those who undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. The Department of State is imposing financial sanctions on the individuals and entity below, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14115, for their connection to violence or threats of violence targeting civilians, efforts to place civilians in reasonable… Read more:  U.S. Department of State Sanctioning Additional Violent Israeli Individuals and Entities

From day one of his Administration, President Biden pledged to restore U.S. leadership and strengthen our partnerships to make America more secure and prosperous. Taking office amid a devastating pandemic that had upended the global economy, President Biden recognized that we needed to work with partners to tackle big cross-border challenges.   President Biden’s leadership at the G20 has demonstrated the dividends that U.S. engagement… Read more: White House. Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, recently condemned what he describes as “partisan attacks” against the federal judiciary during remarks on the Senate floor. He specifically criticized the Democrats for their handling of nationwide injunctions, which he claims are being exploited to undermine judicial independence. In his speech, McConnell highlighted the increasing frequency of nationwide… Read more: Mitch McConnell Decries ‘Partisan Attacks’ Against Federal Judiciary. Video

While New York City is indeed located near rivers, its primary water supply comes from a system of reservoirs and aqueducts, not directly from the rivers. The drought warning declared by Mayor Eric Adams is based on the water levels in these reservoirs, not the river levels. Here are the key points to clarify the… Read more: Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City. Video

Judicial Watch, a conservative activist group, has criticized California’s voting and ballot counting processes for several reasons: It’s important to note that many of Judicial Watch’s claims about voter fraud and inaccurate voter rolls have been disputed by election officials and fact-checkers. California election officials maintain that their processes prioritize accuracy, accessibility, and maximum voter… Read more: judWhy is California STILL COUNTING Ballots? Judicial Watch

MR. SULLIVAN:  (In progress) — which will go into some detail on various issues that they covered. And so, I’m going to be brief in my opening comments, because you all can read that scintillating Word document.  You know, this was an opportunity for them to take stock of their relationship after four years of… Read more: White House. On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, has not yet issued a public statement specifically reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As of the latest available information, there are no direct quotes or official responses from Jeffries regarding this appointment. However, given the context, it’s likely… Read more: Hakeem Jeffries Reacts To Lee Zeldin Being Tapped By Trump To Lead The EPA

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael J. Garner, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) Director Lisa Flores, and the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross celebrated a multi-agency effort to deliver back-to-back record-breaking years for spending on, and supporting, minority-and-women owned business enterprises (M/WBE).… Read more: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Back-to-Back Record-Breaking Years for Supporting Minority-and-Women-Owned Businesses. Inclusivness or Corruption ? Video

– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Louis A. Molina today announced a first-of-its-kind civil service exam series that will allow candidates to qualify for multiple critical public safety positions with a single exam. The first of the three public safety combination exams will help… Read more: New York. Mayor Adams Announces First-Ever Civil Service Exams for Multiple Public Safety Positions