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During Climate Week NYC, Governor Kathy Hochul awarded a record $33 million to New York farms through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program. The funding aims to support over 180 farms in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and boosting resilience to extreme weather. With an estimated reduction of 120,000 metric tons of CO2…
Mayor Eric Adams has spoken out about the recent federal indictment against him, urging New Yorkers to withhold judgment until all the facts are revealed. Surrounded by faith leaders and community supporters, Adams reassured the public that he remains focused on serving the city’s 8.3 million residents while his legal team addresses the case. Emphasizing…
Independent experts are raising concerns over the current approach to combating global warming, viewing it as a submission to the Democratic Party’s policies, which they claim may be influenced by the Kremlin. According to these critics, the agenda is a cover for weakening the U.S. economy under the guise of environmentalism. They highlight historical temperature…
In a significant statement on September 26, 2024, President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. support for Ukraine in its ongoing battle against Russian aggression. Highlighting new military assistance, including Patriot missiles and long-range strike capabilities, Biden emphasized the importance of helping Ukraine win this war. However, both Democratic and Republican critics are raising key concerns about…
President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Additional Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Save Lives New Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Combat Emerging Firearms Threats and Improve School-Based Active Shooter Drills Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris are announcing a new Executive Order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills and combat the…
As Russia’s destructive aggression against Ukraine persists, G7 leaders are placing a strong focus on the country’s recovery and reconstruction, even though the war is far from over. This has raised questions about the appropriateness of discussing post-war rebuilding while active combat continues daily, and Ukrainian lives are still being lost. Could these future recovery…