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Statement from New York State Governor Hochul on Dockworker Strike

“Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products…

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New York State . Fighting the Addictive Effects of Problem Gambling

Governor Hochul signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 Requires All Advertisements for Gambling and Sports Betting To Include Warnings About Potential Harmful and Addictive Effects of Gambling Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting…

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NY State News. Governor Hochul Sends 30-Member Incident Management Team to Asheville North Carolina to Assist With Hurricane Helene Recovery

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 30 members of the New York State Incident Management Team (IMT) have been deployed to Asheville, North Carolina to provide operational support for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The team is made up of skilled emergency response professionals who will assist local first responders. They will set-up a stand-alone…

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NYC Public Schools Revamp Admissions: Mayor Adams Expands Middle and High School Choice for Families

Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David C. Banks announced groundbreaking changes to the NYC public school admissions process, aimed at expanding student access and empowering families. The updates include allowing citywide middle school applications, unlimited high school options, and a new admissions tool developed with MIT to provide better insights for families. These changes seek…

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White House. President Biden: August PCE Report Shows Inflation Down to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Economy Grows Over 10%

The August PCE report indicates that inflation has fallen to 2.2%, mirroring pre-pandemic levels, while reduced interest rates are making it easier for Americans to purchase homes, cars, and operate small businesses. President Biden pointed to an economic growth rate exceeding 10% during his administration, along with increased incomes and stronger savings for families. He…

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