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New York. Governor Hochul Announces New, Streamlined Application for Individuals Seeking Help From the State With Crime-related Expenses
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of a new, streamlined application for individuals seeking help from the state with crime-related expenses. The New York State Office of Victim Services has revamped its application to eliminate questions, simplify language and reduce its length to help ensure a more user-friendly process. OVS provides a critical financial safety net…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appears Live on “CNN This Morning”
…. Mayor Eric Adams: For many months we were able to keep the visualization of this crisis from hitting our streets but we have reached the breaking point. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: All of our cities have reached the point where we are either close to capacity or nearly out of room. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston: We need…
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New York Governor Hochul is a Guest on Sirius XM’s POTUS Politics December 29 2023
Governor Hochul: “One year ago, I was sworn in as the very first woman Governor of the State of New York in our long history…But I did say, I came to this position and ran for office not to make history, but to make a difference. And we really put a laser focus on the…
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Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks At NYPD Recruit Graduation Ceremony
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, Police Department: Good morning, everyone. Mayor Adams, family, friends. On behalf of Police Commissioner Caban and the entire executive staff, it’s my honor to welcome you to Madison Square Garden. Today in six months of intense training, dedication and resilience we understand the challenges you faced, the sacrifices that you made…
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NYC Mayor Adams Launches Effort to Enhance Nightlife Safety and Strengthen Small Businesses, Phasing Out ‘March’ Enforcement
New “CURE” Process Prioritizes Education and Compliance Over Enforcement to Eliminate Outdated Tactics That Have Historically Harmed Local Businesses NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, and New York City Office…
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US Congress: Comer and Jordan Investigate Whether President Biden Sought to Obstruct His Son’s Cooperation with the House’s Impeachment Inquiry
Official White House statement suggests President Biden had advanced knowledge about Hunter Biden’s plan to defy congressional subpoenas WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) are investigating whether President Biden sought to influence or obstruct the Committees’ proceedings by preventing, discouraging, or dissuading his son, Hunter…
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NYC Mayor Adams Emergency Executive Order 536 – Asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City
WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability – Video
Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. I hope everyone who celebrated had a Merry Christmas and everyone who is celebrating has a Happy Kwanzaa. Again, like Katie said, it’s about unity, so remember that. Thank…
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New York Mayor Adams Takes Down City’s Longest-Standing Sidewalk Shed, Scaffolding
409 Edgecombe Avenue, City Landmark, Had Eyesore Shed in Place for 21 Years Removal Follows City Lawsuit Against Property Managers for Failure to Repair Building Since Launching ‘Get Sheds Down’ Plan in July, Adams Administration Has Removed More Than 500 Sheds – Covering 11 Miles of Sidewalk Space New York – New York City Mayor Eric…
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New York. Governor Hochul Grants Clemency to Sixteen Individuals
Following Implementation of Procedural Reforms, Governor Hochul Has Granted Clemency to 36 Individuals in 2023, More Than Any Year in Her Term to Date New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to…
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New York Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Nation-Leading Actions to Address Opioid and Overdose Epidemic
Under Governor Hochul’s Leadership New York has Distributed Opioid Settlement Funds To Impacted Communities Faster Than Any Other State $6 Million Investment Supporting Mobile Medication Units in High-Needs Areas $20 Million Investment Supporting Development & Training for Addiction Services Specialists Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted New York State as a national leader in combatting the devastating…
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NYC Mayor Adams Continues to ‘Get Stuff Done’ for Working-Class New Yorkers Halfway Through First Term
Akeema Roberts: Good morning, everyone. My name is Akeema Roberts. I was born and raised in Brownsville and still live there today. I’m here today to talk about my community. Now, truthfully, I’ve always felt safe in Brownsville, but today I feel even safer. We’ve seen crime in our neighborhoods go down. We’ve seen news stores…
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Connecticut Man Sentenced to 144 Months in Prison for Attempting to Travel to Fight for ISIS
Kevin Iman McCormick, 30, of Hamden, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 144 months of in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. According to court documents…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $8 Million Awarded to New York State Under Inflation Reduction Act to Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Wells
Funds Bolster New York’s Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions and Protect Ground and Surface Waters Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy awarded New York State $8 million from the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. The funds, included in the Inflation Reduction Act, bolster New York’s…
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New York. Five Months After Announcing Bold Executive Action on Housing, Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Progress Toward Increasing Housing Supply Across New York
Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on progress achieved through the Executive Actions she announced five months ago today to address New York’s housing crisis and increase the housing supply. Governor Hochul also announced more than $430 million in bonds and subsidies to help expand the housing supply, creating more than 1,500 homes across…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appears on WABC-TV’s “Tiempo”
Joe Torres: Buenos dias y bienvenidos, good morning and welcome once again to Tiempo. I’m Joe Torres. We are out of the studio and in Lower Manhattan, specifically at City Hall with a very special guest today, Mayor Eric Adams on the program. We’ll spend the next half hour focusing on the ever-growing migrant crisis here…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Our nation was founded on the fundamental idea that we are created equal and deserve to be treated equally. But for 61 years, the Chinese Exclusion Act failed to live up to that promise. It weaponized our immigration system to discriminate against an entire ethnic group and was followed by further discrimination against many in…
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New York. Wright Brothers Day Fun with Flight
Add to Calendar Sunday, December 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Come join us for a day filled with excitement and adventure at the Greenbelt Nature Center! Celebrate the incredible legacy of the Wright Brothers and their groundbreaking achievements in aviation. Get ready to soar to new heights as we explore the wonders of flight together. Source:…
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City Issues Travel Advisory, Mayor Adams Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for a Coastal Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds, and Coastal Flooding
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, December 17 and Monday, December 18. The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a major coastal storm that will impact the area with a mix of moderate to heavy rain, strong to damaging wind gusts,…
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Joint Press Statement on Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting
The second U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) convened in Washington D.C. on December 15, 2023. Established to implement President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Washington Declaration, the NCG is an enduring bilateral consultative body to strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance and enhance extended deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and in the region. …