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New York State Governor Hochul Announces Application Period Now Open for 2024 Carey Gabay Fellowship Program and Critics Question Allocation of NY State Funds
Program Honors Late Attorney Who Championed Violence Prevention, Economic Equality, Community Development. Application Period Closes May 15; Interested Candidates Can Apply Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Executive Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2024 Carey Gabay Fellowship Program. Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant who formerly worked in the Counsel’s Office…
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Biden-Harris Administration Sets First-Ever National Goal of Zero-Emissions Freight Sector, Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles. Text and Arguments of Critics.
The U.S. freight system is vital to our nation’s economy. Trucks, ships, trains, and planes move 55 million tons of goods worth more than $49 billion every day, across a vast network that is essential to how Americans live and work. But while industry has made progress on reducing emissions from this sector, freight movement…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rules to Deliver Automatic Refunds and Protect Consumers from Surprise Junk Fees in Air Travel
Newly finalized rules will mandate automatic, cash refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights and save consumers over half a billion dollars every year in airline fees WASHINGTON – Building on a historic record of expanding consumer protections and standing up for airline passengers, the Biden-Harris Administration announced final rules that require airlines to provide…
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White House. Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action – AI presents arguments against Biden’s decisions and shows that there is no consensus on climate-related issues
Yesterday, to celebrate Earth Day 2024, President Biden traveled to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, a national park system site developed by FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps, to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA’s Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps. Building on the President’s climate,…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
Parking Lot Canopy with Solar Panels and Accompanying Battery Storage System Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Approximately 6,000 Metric Tons Annually. The 12-Megawatt Solar Project will Reduce Airport Energy Use at Peak Hours and Support the Port Authority’s 2050 Net Zero Goal Across the Agency. In Addition to Supplying Power to JFK, Nearby Low-Income…
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White House. During the White House Water Summit, the Biden-Harris administration unveils a robust national objective to safeguard and rejuvenate freshwater resources, while also allocating over $1 billion for Tribal clean water projects.
The WHITE HOUSE administration reveals a $1 billion allocation for clean water initiatives in Tribal Nations and funding to address the megadrought in the Western region as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person should have access to clean drinking water and a healthy…
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New York. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration’s Strong Fiscal Management Improves City’s Budget Outlook
Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams allocate more than $22 million to cultural organizations, reflecting the administration’s robust fiscal management and enhancing the city’s budget outlook. $18.3 million is earmarked for the next three fiscal years to support 34 cultural organizations operating on city-owned property through the Cultural Institutions Group. Additionally, $4.3 million is designated for…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: “I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus — like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget
Extending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing…
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Readout of White House Meeting on the Ongoing Response to the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Earlier this week, senior officials from the White House, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation and Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore (Democrat) and Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld to discuss progress and continued collaboration in response to…
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House approved $95 billion aid bill to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan . What it includes
Problem Solver Gottheimer Helps Pass Critical Bipartisan Security and Humanitarian Aid Package for U.S. Allies — Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Includes eight bills led by Gottheimer to hold U.S. adversaries — Russia, Iran, and China — accountable. Delivers humanitarian aid for innocent Gaza civilians. Protects Americans from CCP-controlled TikTok WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Saturday, April 20,…
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New York Mayor Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 new Police Recruits This Year
Two New Police Classes Will Add 1,200 Additional Recruits in July and October Classes, Puts New York City on Path to Have 35,000 Uniformed Officers in Coming Years 1,200 New Recruits to Join 1,200 Recruits That Have Already Started Training in 2024 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced investments he is…
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White House. Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Senate’s Vote on the Reauthorization and Reform of FISA Section 702
We applaud the Senate’s passage of H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. This legislation, which passed the House last week and the Senate tonight with broad bipartisan support, will renew and reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) – one of the United States’ most vital intelligence collection tools. The…
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Senate’s Vote on the Reauthorization and Reform of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702
Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the Senate’s vote on the reauthorization and reform of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702: “Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is indispensable to the Justice Department’s work to protect the American people from…
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Viktor Orbán Reveals Bold Vision for Europe’s Future in Exclusive NatCon Interview. We promised, and we delivered.
Victor Orbán Interview with Yoram Hazony: We Need Change In Brussels. Freedom in Europe is in danger. On April 17, 2024, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a keynote address at the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, where he engaged in a conversation with Israeli philosopher Yoram Hazony 1234. The event, which was part of the…
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New York. Eric Adams Emergency Executive Order 583
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated that 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 to address the…
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U.S. Department of State. Secretary Blinken Urges G7 Focus on Gaza: Addressing the Middle East Crisis”
Secretary Blinken outlined today April 19 2024 that G7 members remain focused on Gaza and addressing the crisis in the Middle East. “We urge the rapid implementation of Israel’s humanitarian assistance commitments, more aid, more crossings, better deconfliction, better distribution of the assistance to all who need it. We have seen important steps over the last…
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Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Protect Over $500 Million in key Education Programs Previously Funded With Temporary Stimulus Dollars, Announce Effort to Boost Early Childhood Education Enrollment
City Funds More Than $500 Million in Department of Education Programming Previously Supported with Temporary Stimulus Funds, Bolstering Mental Health Care, Career Readiness, and Literacy Support $5 Million Effort Will Maximize Enrollment in 3-K and Pre-K Programs Across New York City City Invests $25 Million for Pre-K Students with Special Needs Adams Administration Adds $8…
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New York. Mayor Adams Joins Governor Hochul to Make Cannabis-Budget Related Announcement
Governor Kathy Hochul: Good morning. This is a great day. We’ve waited far too long for this reckoning with all the illegal shops and your day has come. First of all, I want to acknowledge people you’ll be hearing from momentarily, but Mayor Eric Adams, representing all the frustrated local elected leaders across our state, but more…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Cross-Sector Partnership to Reduce Food-Related Carbon Emissions Across NYC
Leading New York City-Based Institutions Commit to Administration’s. Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge to Reduce Food-Related Carbon Emissions by 25 Percent by 2030. Administration to Provide Tools to Track Emissions and ShareBest Practices on Shifting Towards Plant-Forward Menus . – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a partnership with several leading national and New York City-based…