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01/13/2026
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NYC Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Improve Health Insurance Enrollment Process for City Employees, Help Private Schools Employ Security Guards

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January 13, 2025 Intro. 265-A Requires Agencies to Expedite Administrative Processes to Continue Providing City-Administered Health Insurance When City Employees Transfer Between Agencies  Intro. 532-A Expands Program for Non-Public Schools to  Receive Reimbursements for Costs Related to Employing Security Guards  NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation that improve…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams Calls for Unity With Faith and Political Leaders

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On July 14, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside faith and political leaders, called for unity against political violence following an attack on former President Donald Trump. Reverend Al Sharpton emphasized the importance of condemning violence regardless of political differences, highlighting the trauma and long-lasting impact of such actions. Mayor Adams and other leaders stressed the…

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Mayor Adams Relieves $80 Million in Medical Debt for Working-Class New Yorkers

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse today announced that, beginning this week, 35,000 New Yorkers will start receiving letters notifying them that their medical debt has been eliminated by a pioneering program launched by Mayor Adams last year — clearing $80…

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White House. Background Press Call On Upcoming Measures to Address Actions That Undermine Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank

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National Security Council Via Teleconference MODERATOR:  Hi, everyone.  Good morning, and thanks for joining today’s call on measures to address actions that undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon today. For your awareness, not for your reporting,…

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New York. Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the State’s Continued Progress to Drive Down Gun Violence

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Shooting Incidents With Injury in Communities Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Declined During the First Two Months of the Year After Reaching Lowest Level on Record in 2024 Shooting Incidents With Injury Decreased 18 Percent in January and February Compared to Those Two Months in 2024 Governor’s Budget Proposal Invests…

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NYC Mayor Adams, NY Governor Hochul, and Department of Youth and Community Development Announce $4.2 Million in State Grants to Support Youth Team Sports Across all Five Boroughs

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Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, and DYCD announced $4.2 million in state grants to support youth team sports across New York City, targeting underserved neighborhoods and promoting inclusivity. The funding aims to encourage outdoor activities and provide safe, developmental spaces for young people. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the city’s summer offerings…

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