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01/16/2026
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Climate Week Highlights: Examining the Progress of the American Climate Corps and Its Implications for New Yorkers

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As the Biden administration celebrates the American Climate Corps’ achievements during Climate Week, New Yorkers are left pondering the real benefits and challenges of these initiatives in their own communities. During Climate Week, Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work as Part…

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New York State Governor Hochul Announces New York’s First National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funded Fast Charging Station Now Operating in the Hudson Valley

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York’s first high-speed chargers for electric vehicles funded through President Biden’s historic National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program are now operating in the City of Kingston, in Ulster County in the Hudson Valley. The NEVI program was created as part of the landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…

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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 News. Changing How State Government Communicates

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NY State Governor Hochul celebrated the second anniversary of both the expansion of New York State’s language access policy and the launch of the Office of Language Access within the New York State Office of General Services. State Agencies Will Issue Updated Language Access Plans Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the second anniversary of both…

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President Biden Reaffirms Support for Jewish Communities During High Holidays, Reflecting on Israel’s Security and Combating Antisemitism

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In President Biden’s October 9, 2024, call with Jewish leaders during the High Holidays, he emphasized the enduring support for Israel and the fight against antisemitism. Reflecting on his personal and familial connections to Jewish history, Biden reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing Jewish communities globally, combating antisemitism, and ensuring the security of Israel in…

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