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White House. Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall’s Private Sector Roundtable on Lawful Pathways

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall today hosted over 70 representatives from foreign governments, private companies, civil society, and international and community organizations at the White House to discuss how we can work together to further expand lawful pathways and offer an alternative to the smugglers who prey on vulnerable…

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White House - Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Senate’s Bipartisan Bill to Prevent an Extreme Republican Shutdown

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Senate’s Bipartisan Bill to Prevent an Extreme Republican Shutdown

Hits: 1 The Senate’s bipartisan continuing resolution will keep the government open, make a down payment on disaster relief, and is an important show of support for Ukraine. House Republicans should join the Senate in doing their job, stop playing political games with peoples’ lives, and abide by the bipartisan deal two-thirds of them voted for…

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NY State Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Joshua De'Miguel Kavota

New York State Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Joshua De’Miguel Kavota

September 26, 2023 NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Joshua De’Miguel Kavota, who died on June 29, 2022 in Franklin County. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage, 911 calls, witness interviews, and evidence from the scene,…

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NYC Mayor Adams Gives New Yorkers Ability To Use City-Funded Rental Assistance Vouchers Across New York State

Mayor Adams Gives New Yorkers Ability To Use City-Funded Rental Assistance Vouchers Across New York State

September 26, 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced further innovations to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) rental assistance program that will immediately and significantly expand access to housing for New Yorkers with housing vouchers. While New York City continues to face a serious housing shortage with…

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Letitia James New York State Attorney News

New York State Attorney General James, FTC, and Multistate Coalition Sue Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power

Lawsuit Details How Amazon Wields Its Monopoly Power to Inflate Prices, Degrade Quality, and Stifle Innovation for Consumers and Businesses September 26, 2023 NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general, joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon, alleging that the online retail and…

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What They Are Saying: New Yorkers Back Mayor Adams’ Historic Effort to Build “A Little More Housing in Every Neighborhood”

September 26, 2023 Most Significant Pro-Housing Reform Ever to City Zoning, Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Plan Earns Praise from Key Elected Officials, Community Boards, Unions, Experts, Faith Groups, and Advocates NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently launched “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” an urgent, groundbreaking effort to…

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