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Ahead of Climate Week, Governor Hochul Unveils $5.4 Million in Urban and Community Forestry Grants for 17 Projects Statewide—Yet Critics Have Questions.

As New York prepares for Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an additional $5.4 million in funding for Urban and Community Forestry Grants, aimed at enhancing green spaces across 17 projects statewide. This initiative builds on previous investments and aligns with the state’s goal of planting 25 million trees by 2033. However, some critics…

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“White House and Biden Administration Highlight Ukraine Recovery Efforts Amid Ongoing War with Russia: 3 Critical Questions Raised

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…

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New York City’s Asylum Application Help Center Wins American Bar Association’s Hodson Award for Public Service

Prestigious Award Recognizes Application Help Center for Extraordinary Service by Government Law Office  In First Year, Center Submitted More Than 58,000 Work Authorization, Temporary Protected Status, and Asylum Applications  Innovative Model is First-in-Nation to Combine Government, Law Firm, Corporate, Nonprofit, and University Support to Provide Pro Se Application Support at Scale NEW YORK – New York…

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Dark Web Vendor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics and Forfeits $150M

An Indian national pleaded guilty today to selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and agreed to forfeit $150 million. According to court documents, Banmeet Singh, 40, of Haldwani, India, created vendor marketing sites on dark web marketplaces, such as Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, and others, to sell controlled substances, including fentanyl, LSD, ecstasy,…

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Governor Hochul Launches Empire State Summer Service Corps: 150 Paid Internships for SUNY Students

SEO Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul has opened applications for the Empire State Summer Service Corps, offering 150 paid internships for SUNY students to gain hands-on experience in community service, education, sustainability, and mental health initiatives. Backed by AmeriCorps funding, participants will commit 300+ hours to service while developing leadership and career skills. Applications are open…

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