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Mayor Adams Announces More Than 15,000 Apprenticeship Opportunities Created in Less Than Three Years

 – To mark National Apprenticeship Week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has delivered more than 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities in less than three years — more than halfway to the administration’s moonshot goal of creating 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030. The commitment was first laid out in Mayor Adams’ 2023 State of the City…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Rally Calling for Expedited Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers – Video

New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosts a rally and joined by union leaders, elected officials, stakeholders, and advocates in delivering remarks calling for expedited federal work authorization for asylum seekers. Foley Square Intersection of Centre Street & Pearl Street New York, NY 10013 August 31, 2023 Source NYC.gov Official news – Midtown Tribune NEW YORK news –– Big New…

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Following Two-Year Review, New York Governor Hochul Releases Final Interagency Extreme Heat Action Plan

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN: The plan also emphasizes equitable access to cooling resources and adaptation strategies, targeting communities most affected by extreme heat. Implementation involves collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, with an implementation committee meeting regularly to coordinate efforts and incorporate public feedback. —- Interagency Plan Advances Governor’s State of the State…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion Applaud UFT’s Ratification of Contract, Providing Raises to City’s Educators and School Staff, First-of-its-Kind Virtual Learning Program

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion today applauded the United Federation of Teachers’ (UFT) vote to ratify its contract with the city last night. The agreement announced last month — retroactive to September 14, 2022 and expiring on November 28, 2027 — provides for wage increases…

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Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Addresses Offensive Communication in NYC Public Schools

On May 1, 2025, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos issued a statement addressing the unauthorized distribution of politically one-sided materials offensive to the Jewish community within the school system’s communications. Expressing deep disappointment, the Chancellor apologized profusely for the incident, noting that it occurred despite efforts to streamline communication protocols in the large…

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White House. Donald Trump. Presidential Message on Ramadan

Today, I send my warmest greetings for the holy month of Ramadan—a sacred time of fasting, prayer, and communal gathering.  It is a time to draw hope, courage, and inspiration to lead lives of holiness and virtue. As millions of Muslim Americans begin their Ramadan observances, my Administration recommits to upholding religious liberty that is such…

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