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Mayor Eric Adams Shuts Down 1,200 Illegal Shops, Seizes $80 Million in Products to Protect NYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with the support of the NYPD, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), has shut down over 1,200 illegal smoke shops through the “Operation Padlock to Protect” initiative. This citywide crackdown resulted in the seizure of $80 million worth of illegal products, including hazardous…

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New York City Mayor Adams and NY State Governor Hochul Announce New Tax Incentives to Build 71,000 Affordable Housing Units in NYC

On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…

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White House. President Biden Updates Congress on U.S. Military Support After Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel

President Joe Biden sent a letter to Congressional leaders on October 15, 2024, detailing the U.S. government’s response to a major escalation in the Middle East. On October 1, Iran launched over 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting immediate U.S. military action to support Israel’s defense. The U.S. extended the deployment of the USS Abraham…

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NYC Mayor Adams and Councilmember Moya Launch ‘Operation Restore Roosevelt’ to Improve Safety and Quality of Life in Queens

On October 15, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Francisco Moya announced Operation Restore Roosevelt, a coordinated multi-agency effort addressing public safety and quality-of-life concerns along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Part of the Community Link initiative, this operation focuses on tackling issues like illegal brothels, sex trafficking, unlicensed vendors, and retail theft in Elmhurst, North…

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President Biden Backs Rising Trade Union Movement as Worker Organizing Surges Across the U.S.

“‘Trade Unions Are a School of Communism,’ Said Lenin – Reflecting on Labor Movements’ Past and Present Impact”On October 15, 2024, President Joe Biden celebrated new data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) showing union representation petitions have doubled since the start of his administration—the first increase in five decades. Biden emphasized his administration’s…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Media on Governance, Child Welfare, and Campaign Support

In a recent media meeting, Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his collaborative approach with Governor Hochul in appointing talented individuals to his administration, citing recent appointments such as Chauncey Parker as Deputy Mayor of Public Safety. Responding to the tragic death of a child in Harlem, he acknowledged the complexities faced by the Administration for Children’s…

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