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U.S. and Canada Sanction Samidoun Network for Funding PFLP Terrorism

In a significant counterterrorism initiative, the U.S. State Department and the Government of Canada have sanctioned the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, identifying it as a front organization fundraising for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group. This joint action includes Canada’s formal listing of Samidoun as a terrorist…

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NY Mayor Bill de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Mayor de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony for the American Museum of Natural History’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. American Museum of Natural History Central Park West & 79th Street June 12, 2019. NYC Official video Title: Mayor Bill de Blasio Breaks Ground on Promising Project at Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Introduction:On…

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Governor Hochul Broadens Internship Opportunities for 3,000 SUNY Students in New York

In a significant move, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled today that the State University of New York (SUNY) campuses will allocate nearly $10 million in annual state funding to offer internships and experiential learning opportunities to 3,000 SUNY students before they graduate. This funding, part of the historic $163 million increase in direct operating aid to…

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50-Year Prison Sentence for Victor Jenkins: A Victory for Survivors in Manhattan

Victor Jenkins has been sentenced to 50 years-to-life in prison for the brutal rapes of two women in Manhattan, following a conviction on multiple felony charges, including Predatory Sexual Assault and Criminal Sexual Act. District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg announced the sentence, emphasizing the importance of believing and supporting survivors of sexual violence. Jenkins attacked…

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New York State Governor Hochul Announces the Next Phase of Subway Service Enhancements and Extended Service to the Beach

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the next phase of subway service increases, which will enhance service on several subway lines serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. As of Monday, July 1, enhanced midday and evening service on weekdays has been added to the B, D, J and M lines. Riders will now see trains arriving every eight minutes…

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