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December 23, 2024
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NY Governor Hochul Addresses Antisemitism at Temple Israel Center: “We Can Overcome This Hate,” Despite Democratic Party Involvement in Anti-Jewish Protests at New York Universities

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Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a powerful speech at the Temple Israel Center in Westchester County, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against antisemitism even within New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel. She spoke of the resilience of the Jewish community and highlighted her commitment to standing against hate. Hochul’s remarks were influenced by…

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Mayor Adams Discusses Compost Expansion and Leadership Challenges Amid City Hall Resignations on NY1

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In an interview on NY1’s “Mornings on 1,” Mayor Eric Adams discussed the citywide expansion of New York’s composting program alongside Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The program aims to reduce landfill use and curb the rat population by encouraging composting of food and yard waste. Enforcement of mandatory participation will begin in April 2025. Mayor…

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Four Men Charged with Violating Export and Firearms Laws

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Haitham Al-Dulaimi, 30, Haider Lazem, 41, Hasan Wasak, 27, and Abdullah Alsajee, 30, all of Louisville, Kentucky, were arrested today pursuant to a now-unsealed indictment. They were charged with conspiracy to: violate the Export Control Reform Act, smuggle goods from the United States, engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license, make false…

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New York State Governor Extends Application Deadline for Income Eligible Homeowners to Apply for Emergency Repair Grants for July and August Extreme Weather Events

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Governor Kathy Hochul today extended the application deadline for homeowners to apply for emergency repair grants for the July and August 2024 extreme weather events across the state. Under this program, administered by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), emergency home repair assistance is available to eligible homeowners who reside in the impacted counties below. Funding…

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President Biden Congratulates President Sheinbaum on Her Historic Inauguration and Reaffirms U.S.-Mexico Partnership

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On October 5, 2024, President Joe Biden made a congratulatory call to President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico to mark her historic inauguration as the first female President of Mexico. President Biden thanked President Sheinbaum for the warm hospitality extended to First Lady Jill Biden and the Presidential Delegation during the inauguration. Both leaders reaffirmed the…

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U.S. and G7 Partners Discuss AI Competition Strategies at Rome Summit

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The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission recently participated in the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit in Rome, focusing on promoting healthy competition in AI technologies and products. This meeting, hosted by the Italian Competition Authority, was led by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki, who emphasized the importance of sharing…

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