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Mayor Adams Recognizes Impact of Volunteerism and Service in New York City

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today honored four recipients of the Mayoral Service Impact Awards, as well recognized nearly 4,000 volunteers from 150 not-for-profit organizations and 16 private sector businesses engaging 30 percent or more of their employees in volunteerism as part of the annual…

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Gov. Hochul Rings the Bell on School Cellphones: NY Bans Smartphones from Classrooms Statewide

Say goodbye to scrolling and snapping in class — New York is pulling the plug on smartphones in public schools. On the last day of the school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the state will go fully “distraction-free” this fall, banning personal devices from the first bell to the last. Schools must lock in their…

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New York. Mayor Zohran Mamdani Appoints Christine Clarke to Lead the New York City Commission on Human Rights

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Christine Clarke as Chair of the Commission on Human Rights. As Chair, Clarke will tirelessly defend the rights of every single New Yorker, enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law, one of the most comprehensive civil rights laws in the nation, and will promote public education so every New Yorker knows their rights. Clarke will report to…

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New York. Consumer Alert: Stay Safe from Back-to-School Shopping Scams

Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a warning about back-to-school shopping scams as New Yorkers face rising costs due to inflation and looming tariffs. With families shopping early to save money during this major spending season, scammers are targeting parents and students with fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites that mimic legitimate retailers. To protect…

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White House. Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Critical Action to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water

President Biden believes every community has the right to clean, safe drinking water, free of pollutants that harm people’s health and wellbeing. That is why the President launched a comprehensive action plan and provided billions in funding to protect communities from toxic “forever chemicals” that are linked to a range of severe health problems, including cancers, liver…

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