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Mayor Adams Smokes Out Illegal Pot Shops, Revives NYC Storefronts with Legal Biz Boom

Mayor Eric Adams is cleaning house, torching nearly 1,400 illegal smoke shops and seizing $95 million in shady cannabis since launching “Operation Padlock to Protect” in May 2024. In a May 14, 2025, victory lap, Hizzoner unveiled plans to flip vacant, padlocked storefronts into legit pizzerias, barber shops, and legal weed stores, supercharging NYC’s record-breaking…

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Eric Adams Declares Drought Warning For New York City, As Brush Fire Threats Persist. Video

New York City is facing its first drought warning in 22 years, as Mayor Eric Adams escalated the city’s drought status on Monday, November 18, 2024[1][2]. This decision comes amid record dry conditions and an increased risk of brush fires across the five boroughs. Drought Warning Details The drought warning is the second of three…

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Governor Hochul Announces $265 Million in Funding for New York Water Infrastructure Improvements, Including Lead Pipe Replacements

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved $265 million in financial aid for water infrastructure projects across the state. This funding includes $30 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants to help 30 communities identify and replace lead service lines in drinking water systems. The investment…

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A Week of Wins: President Trump’s Policy Moves Strengthen U.S. Economy and Security

President Donald J. Trump capped another week of policy victories, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to economic strength, national security, and global leadership. Key achievements included securing the release of two detained Americans, reinstating tariffs to protect domestic industries, and advancing fair trade policies. The administration also took decisive action on energy, border security, and bureaucratic…

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Biden: if it’s a minor incursion in Ukraine and we end up having to fight about what to do and not do…

WAR IN UKRAINE AND JOE BIDEN President Joe Biden predicted Wednesday that Russia will invade Ukraine, just as the United States launched a fresh effort to resolve the standoff and Moscow continued to mass troops on its neighbor’s doorstep. “My guess is he will move in, he has to do something,” said Biden during a…

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