Tag: New York
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Governor Hochul and District Attorney Katz Announce Landmark Criminal Charges in $2 Million Organized Retail Theft Bust Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Sprawling Criminal Operation Busted by Undercover State Police and Members of Governor’s Retail Theft Task Force — Allegedly Stole Nearly $2 Million in Retail Goods Governor Hochul Secured New Protections Against Organized Retail Theft That Were Signed Into Law With the FY25 Enacted Budget New Law Criminalizes Fostering the Sale of Stolen Goods — Charge…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Significant Progress On Building Faster, Better, More Efficiently As Governor Hochul Signs Alternative Delivery Into Law
New Report Shows Implementation of Capital Process Reform Task Force Recommendations, Saving Time and Taxpayer Dollars Thanks to Governor Hochul, New Contracting Tools Will Allow City to Cut Red Tape, Advance Projects Faster, Build Higher-Quality Projects That Create Opportunities for M/WBEs Comes After Mayor Adams, Building & Construction Trades Council Sign PLAs Enabling Faster, More Efficient Infrastructure Work,…
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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
“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…
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Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City. 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…
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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, 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).…
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New York. Mayor Adams Announces First-Ever Civil Service Exams for Multiple Public Safety Positions
– 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…
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NY STATE ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 13 2024
SUBJECT: Oversight of budget measures related to developing needs in agriculture.PURPOSE: To examine measures in the State Fiscal Year 2024-25 enacted budget that addresscurrent and developing needs in agriculture with a specific focus on dairy andseafood, along with emerging crops and products.November 13, 202410:00 A.M.Hearing Room B, Legislative Office BuildingAlbany, New YorkORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION…
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New York State Governor Announces Statewide Burn Ban In Effect Until November 30 Due to Increased Fire Risk. Video
Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…
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Migrants Flood NYC… To Avoid Trump Deportations
As a new president ( Donald Trump ) prepares to enter the white house, some say NYC’s sanctuary status may offer one of the last possible refuges for those afraid of a potential surge in US deportations. That being said, legal asylum seekers have a right to remain in america, even outside of sanctuary cities……
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Likely Overwhelming Passage of Propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Proposal Number 1 Summary an Amendment: Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment* – Yes AD Details* Proposal Number 2 Summary a Question: Cleaning Public Property – Yes AD Details* Proposal Number 3 SummaryQuestion: Additional Estimates of the Cost of Proposed Laws and Updates to Budget Deadlines – Yes AD Details* Proposal Number 4 Summary –Question: More Notice and Time Before…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appoints Kayla Mamelak Altus as New Press Secretary, Bolsters Communications Team with Key Promotions
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed seasoned communicator Kayla Mamelak Altus as his new press secretary, part of a series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening the city’s communications team. Altus, a former FOX5 New York reporter and City Hall spokesperson since 2022, steps up to lead media relations amid Adams’ push to…
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NYC Mayor Signs “Safe Hotels Act” to Enhance Hotel Safety and Boost Tourism Sector
In a public hearing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the signing of the “Safe Hotels Act” (Intro. 991), a measure designed to reinforce safety, staffing, and operational standards in the city’s hotel industry. With New York’s tourism rebounding—last year’s numbers reached 62 million visitors—Adams highlighted the significance of hotels in sustaining the city’s…
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Migrant Gangs Start Taking Over Apartments in NYC?
A dangerous venezuelan gang is not only operating in nyc, they’re now using storefronts and apartments to expand their criminal footprint, yet the way this happens in NYC has gone under the radar compared to similar stories in Texas and CO.Cash Jordan Cash Jordan The Venezuelan gang “Tren de Aragua” has established a growing presence…
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NYC Mayor Adams Declares Citywide Drought Watch, Calls for Water Conservation Efforts Amid Recent Immigrant Influx
Drought in New York City, a Metropolis Bordered by River and Ocean — Confirming the Claim That if Socialists Took Power in the Sahara, Even Sand Would Become Scarce and Expensive In an unprecedented announcement amid a historic drought, Mayor Eric Adams and New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have declared a citywide…
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NY Today: Crossing The Line Festival 2024
L’Alliance’s acclaimed Crossing The Line Festival, now in its seventeenth year, celebrates dynamic artists and diverse perspectives from around the French-speaking world, in partnership with New York City’s leading art institutions. The program comprises an array of groundbreaking, thought-provoking dance and theater performances, music productions, video installations, and exhibitions, many of which are world, U.S.,…
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New York City to Illuminate Landmarks in Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
New York, NY — Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will be lit in teal this evening to commemorate Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Light the World in Teal” campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness around Alzheimer’s and…
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NY City Hall. Mayor Eric Adams Urges New Yorkers to Call 911 to Combat Subway Surfing, Highlights Life-Saving Tech
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos today urged New Yorkers to call 911 if they see attempts at subway surfing and highlighted the administration’s efforts to leverage technology to combat the dangerous trend on the…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Winners of Annual Awards for Excellence in Public Design
Projects in All Five Boroughs Enhance Public Spaces, Provide Cultural and Recreational Amenities, Improve Resiliency, and Inspire Generations of Artists New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Chair Deborah Marton, and PDC Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The…
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NYC Mayor Adams Reveals Gansevoort Square Transformation Plan
Mayor Eric Adams announced on October 28, 2024, a transformative vision to redevelop 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into Gansevoort Square, a vibrant cultural and residential hub. The plan includes the creation of 600 mixed-income housing units — half of which will be affordable without public subsidies — along with…
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Governor Hochul Awards $25 Million in New York State Funding for the Volunteer Fire Service. Video
A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Good morning, good morning. This is a place I feel right at home. You do not know this about me, but, for 30 years — 30 years ago, this year — I was elected to my town board. We had 10 volunteer fire companies in…