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As Number Of Asylum Seekers In New York City’s Care Tops 64,100, City Announces Additional Policies For Asylum Seekers In City Shelters

Announcement Builds on City’s Work Offering Intensified Casework Services and Distributing Notices to Adults. Upon Opening, Floyd Bennett Field to Serve Approximately. 500 Families with Children in Semi-Congregate Facilities. White House Cites New York City’s Efforts as “Best Practices” NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced additional policies to help asylum seekers…

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New York City Hall News: Mayor Adams Live on ABC7’s ‘Eyewitness News

This morning, the memorial service for the September 11th victims took place in Lower Manhattan, with Mayor Eric Adams missing due to COVID-19. Instead, he held a private ceremony at his residence, honoring the day’s significance. On Eyewitness News, Mayor Adams expressed regret for not being able to attend Ground Zero but emphasized the importance…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Media on Governance, Child Welfare, and Campaign Support

In a recent media meeting, Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his collaborative approach with Governor Hochul in appointing talented individuals to his administration, citing recent appointments such as Chauncey Parker as Deputy Mayor of Public Safety. Responding to the tragic death of a child in Harlem, he acknowledged the complexities faced by the Administration for Children’s…

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The final version of the IX Rules of the U.S. Department of Education, ‘providing vital protection against discrimination based on sex,’ will come into effect on August 1, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Education has released final regulations under Title IX to strengthen protections against sex-based discrimination in education, ensuring that all students have access to safe and equitable learning environments. These regulations clarify schools’ responsibilities to address sex discrimination, including harassment and violence, and require prompt, fair action in response to complaints. Effective…

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Gov. Kathy Hochul Op-Ed: Political Violence Has No Place in American Democracy — How New York Is Working to Stop It

In a September 14, 2025 Empire Report op-ed from Albany, NY, Governor Kathy Hochul warns about the alarming rise of political violence and urges leaders and citizens alike to lower the temperature, reject dehumanizing rhetoric, and hold offenders accountable at the ballot box and in public discourse. She explains how social media amplifies extremism and…

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Governor Kathy Hochul Blasts White House Over Threat to Withhold NY Broadband Funds

New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned a reported threat from the White House to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in rural broadband funding for upstate communities in response to New York’s newly enacted AI safeguards, which she says are among the strongest in the nation to protect children, workers, and consumers; calling the move…

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