08/20/2025
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“White House and Biden Administration Highlight Ukraine Recovery Efforts Amid Ongoing War with Russia: 3 Critical Questions Raised

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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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White House: Extreme Republican Shutdown Would Force Troops to Work Without Getting Paid and Undermine Our National Security

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With less than one week before the end of the fiscal year, extreme House Republicans are playing partisan games with peoples’ lives and marching our country toward a government shutdown that would have damaging impacts across the country—including undermining our national security and forcing servicemembers across the country and around the world to work without…

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NY. Governor Hochul Addresses Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hamas to Release the Hostages and Implement a Ceasefire. Video

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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and implement a ceasefire. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: I’m very encouraged to see that there is news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. This is something I’ve called for many, many…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks at Third UN High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States – Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism is represented by the Russian Federation

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Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for allowing me to be here today to address you and the distinguished men and women here. And to your excellencies, distinguished delegates, and guests. Those three numbers, 9/11, are permanently part of the history of our city, and oftentimes we look at the lives that were…

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NYC Mayor Adams Celebrates Shut Down of More Than 750 Illegal Cannabis Shops Since Launch of “Operation Padlock to Protect”

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Multi-Agency Task Force Takes Swift Action to Protect Communities Focus: Closing Illegal Cannabis Shops Near Schools, Houses of Worship, and Youth Facilities The Adams Administration has intensified efforts to safeguard communities by targeting illegal cannabis shops operating near sensitive locations. Key highlights of this initiative include: This decisive action follows successful advocacy by the Adams…

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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Students and Teachers From Extreme Heat

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New Law Ensures Safe and Comfortable Learning Environments by Setting a Maximum Temperature for New York School Classrooms Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety…

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