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Statement from President Joe Biden Remembering the Holodomor
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…
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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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U.S. Department of State Sanctioning Additional Violent Israeli Individuals and Entities
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…
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White House. Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20
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…
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Mitch McConnell Decries ‘Partisan Attacks’ Against Federal Judiciary. Video
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…
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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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White House. On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping
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…
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Hakeem Jeffries Reacts To Lee Zeldin Being Tapped By Trump To Lead The EPA
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…
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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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Donald Trump: 20 CORE PROMISES TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN 2024
President Trump’s 20 CORE PROMISESTO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! READ THE OFFICIAL 2024 Republican Party Platform Sources: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/platform , Midtown Tribune
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Hakeem Jeffries Holds Reacts To Trump Victory, Democrats Failing To Win House
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently addressed the media following the 2024 election results, which saw former President Donald Trump return to the White House and Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress. Here are the key points from Jeffries’ response: Acknowledging the Results Jeffries congratulated President-elect Trump on his victory, emphasizing that Democrats…
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Pentagon Holds Press Briefing After Trump Picks Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary
The Pentagon held a press briefing following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Pete Hegseth as his nominee for Secretary of Defense. Here are the key points from the briefing: Reaction to the Nomination The announcement of Pete Hegseth as the nominee for Secretary of Defense has caused significant surprise and concern within the Pentagon and…
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U.S. State Department Holds Press Briefing After Senator Marco Rubio Tapped To Be Next State Secretary
The State Department held a press briefing following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Senator Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State. Here are the key points from the briefing: Nomination Announcement State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel addressed the press regarding Trump’s selection of Rubio as the nominee for…
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Will Trump Still Go To Prison? Victor Davis Hanson Video
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, offers insights on the potential legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump and their implications for the 2024 election[1][4]. Trump’s Legal Situation Hanson contrasts Trump’s approach to his political opponents with the current legal actions against him. He notes that after the 2016 election, Trump…
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Remarks by President Biden and President-Elect Trump in a Meeting
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President-Elect and former president — PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, Joe. PRESIDENT BIDEN: — and — Donald, congratulations. PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. PRESIDENT BIDEN: And looking forward to having a, like we said, smooth transition — do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated, what you need. …
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Germany BANS “From The River To The Sea” Chant
Germany has taken action to ban the chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” due to concerns that it promotes antisemitism and calls for the elimination of Israel. The slogan has been a common feature at pro-Palestinian demonstrations worldwide, especially amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Reasons for the Ban The ban…
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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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NYC Mayor Adams Hosts “Hear From the Mayor” Radio Show
Gary Byrd: WBLS is proud to have a chance to welcome the brother who joins us as the 110th mayor of New York City. He’s the second mayor of color and the first hip-hop mayor in the city’s history. It’s proud this morning for us and it’s proud for our community and time to hear from…