Tag: New York
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Governor Hochul Awards More Than $45 Million in Fast NY Grants to Transform Seven Commercial Sites Statewide and Attract High-Tech Manufacturing Businesses to New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $45 million has been awarded to improve seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program. First announced in February 2022, FAST NY is designed to prepare and develop sites across the state to jumpstart New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers…
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Mayor Adams Announces Activation of City’s First Public E-Bike Charging Site for Delivery Workers
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today activated the first of five public e-battery charging locations as part of the city’s new six-month pilot program to test safe, public charging of lithium-ion batteries…
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The Mayor of New York City advocates for the legalization of the cannabis industry by commemorating the inauguration of Brooklyn’s first legal dispensary owned by a Black woman. Additionally, the Mayor reaffirms the commitment to shutting down illicit smoke shops
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn. Building on an announcement in his State of the City address last month, Mayor Adams recommitted to supporting the equitable growth of the legal cannabis market and ensuring justice-impacted individuals are not undermined through…
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Recognizing Adams Administration’s Successful Fiscal Management, Leading Independent, Credit Rating Agencies Affirm New York City’s Strong Financial Standing
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today highlighted recent affirmations of the city’s bond ratings based upon strong fiscal management by four internationally-recognized, independent credit rating agencies — Moody’s Investors Service, S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). Maintaining a strong bond rating is an indication of the city’s…
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NYC. Mayor Eric Adams Breaks Ground on New Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center
Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Operations: All right. Good morning, everybody. Happy Friday. Welcome to a very important day for Staten Island, an important day for the city, and an important day for community building, it’s the glue that keeps our city together. And I’d like to introduce our mayor, Eric Adams, whose first priority is…
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White House. President Biden Cancels Student Debt for more than 150,000 Student Loan Borrowers Ahead of Schedule
Today, President Biden announced the approval of $1.2 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 153,000 borrowers currently enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. The Biden-Harris Administration has now approved nearly $138 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 3.9 million borrowers through more than two dozen executive actions. The…
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Mayor Adams’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Rent Stabilization Laws
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on New York’s rent stabilization laws: “We are pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the remaining petitions challenging New York’s rent stabilization laws. For 50 years, rent stabilization has kept rents affordable for…
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Mayor’s Office Update: February 19, 2024 – News, Press Releases, and Executive Orders for the City of New York
Emergency Executive Order 559 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which “represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now…
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NYC Mayor Makes Four New Judicial Appointments
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced four judicial appointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Mayor Adams appointed two Family Court judges, one Criminal Court judge, and one interim Civil Court judge. “Public safety and justice go hand in hand, and the judges I’m appointing today will help us deliver…
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NYC Mayor Fulfills Major Street Safety Commitment by Making City Vehicle Fleet Safer
Issuance of Executive Order Will Increase Safety Requirements for City Contractor Vehicles,Ensures That All New City Trucks Have 360-Degree Cameras or High-Visibility Design NYPD Has Updated CompStat to Include Traffic Violence Statistics NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today issued Executive Order 39, outlining a comprehensive approach to addressing truck and bus safety for…
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Governor Hochul Continues New York’s Leadership on Artificial Intelligence with Nation-Leading Actions to Protect Against Deceptive Uses of AI. Why not Against Books, Cars and Computers ?
Governor Proposes Legislation to Allow Individuals to Seek Judicial Relief for the Dissemination of False Digitally Altered Material Legislation Would Also Update Penal Law to Account for Unauthorized Uses of Artificial Intelligence Also Proposes Legislation to Require Disclosures on Digitized Political Communications Published or Distributed Within 60 Days of an Election Complements Governor’s Bold Empire…
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NYC Mayor Adams Appears Live On WABC 7’s “Eyewitness News Morning @ 10”
Mayor Eric Adams: Over the past decade, we have seen just how addictive and overwhelming the online world can be: exposing children to content they are not ready for, disrupting the educational process and seriously damaging their self-esteem and wellbeing, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube. As we announced last month in the State of the…
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Fueling Nationwide Youth Mental Health Crisis – Can this be considered a veiled attack on freedom of speech by an unpopular mayor?
Adams Administration Files Lawsuit to Hold TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube Accountable for Their Platforms’ Damaging Influence on Mental Health of Children City Issues Action Plan to Address Harms Caused by Social Media NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds Radix, New York City Department…
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Preserving History and Voices: Concerns and Considerations for the New York Central Bus Terminal Replacement Project
The Port Authority is conducting public hearings regarding its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Bus Terminal Replacement, scheduled from February 20th to 22nd. We strongly encourage you to review the DEIS, attend a hearing, or offer comments. This endeavor will reshape segments of our city, and your input is highly valued. The McGraw…
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U.S. Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrest in Two Separate Illicit Technology Transfer Schemes to Benefit Governments of China and Iran
In two separate cases, individuals face charges related to illicit technology transfer benefiting hostile foreign adversaries. The first involves Iranian nationals conspiring to export aerospace equipment to Iran, while the second involves a man arrested for stealing trade secrets related to detecting nuclear missile launches and tracking ballistic and hypersonic missiles for the benefit of…
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Mayor Adams Appears on WBLS 107.5 FM’s “DJ S1 Saturdays”
Mayor Eric Adams discusses various initiatives on DJ S-1’s radio show, including New York hosting the World Cup finals, a cost-effective approach to providing for migrants using debit cards, and the city’s transformation of trash removal to improve cleanliness. DJ S-1: New York City, you know what it is, as I promised y’all, my man is…
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New York Governor Hochul Makes a Housing Announcement
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative poised to reshape the housing landscape of the Gowanus section of Brooklyn. In a significant move, 18 new housing developments are set to advance under the Gowanus Neighborhood Mixed Income Housing Development Program, heralding the creation of over 5,300 units of housing. Among these, more…
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Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception – New York, NY
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your son may not remember this, but one of the greatest honors I’ve had in my life — for real — is that every year at the end of the season of the — of the interns — excuse me, the pages coming in, they vote…
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New York Governor Hochul Expands Access to Internship Experiences for 3,000 SUNY Students
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to provide 3,000 SUNY students with internships and other experiential learning opportunities before graduation. The funding was secured through the historic $163 million increase in direct operating aid to SUNY’s State-operated campuses for FY 2024.…
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Eric Adams Appears Live on FOX5’s “Good Day New York”
Curt Menefee: All right, we’ve been talking about this story this morning because it truly is huge. A billion and a half people watch it when it’s on television, more than a million people go to the site of it. It’s really the world’s biggest sporting event and now it’s coming to the world’s biggest stage.…