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Climate Week Highlights: Examining the Progress of the American Climate Corps and Its Implications for New Yorkers

As the Biden administration celebrates the American Climate Corps’ achievements during Climate Week, New Yorkers are left pondering the real benefits and challenges of these initiatives in their own communities. During Climate Week, Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work as Part…

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NEW YORK. Mayor Eric Adams Appoints James Stratford as Executive Director of New York City Young Men’s Initiative

– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of James Stratford as the executive director of the New York City Young Men’s Initiative. Stratford brings to the role over two decades of experience within the nonprofit and youth development space. A native New Yorker, Stratford grew up participating in city-led programs such as…

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New York. Mayor Adams Unveils $43 Million Plan to Lead on Gender Equity, Lays Ambitious Goal to Make NYC Most Women-Forward City in U.S.

“Women Forward NYC” Outlines More Than $43 Million in Holistic Investments to Help All Women, Including Transgender and Gender Expansive New Yorkers Thrive. New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled, “Women Forward NYC: An Action Plan for Gender Equity,” a more than $43 million investment aimed at making New York City a national leader…

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New York to Fly Flags at Half-Staff, Light Landmarks Yellow on October 7 to Honor Hamas Attack Victims and Support Hostages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed flags on state buildings to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 7, and ordered major landmarks— including One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo and Kosciuszko bridges, Empire State Plaza, Niagara Falls, Grand Central Terminal’s Pershing Square Viaduct, Moynihan Train Hall, and more…

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NY State Assembly Public Hearing on Consumer Protection and Safety in Artificial Intelligence Use

On September 20th, 2024, the NY State Assembly will host a public hearing in Albany to discuss consumer protection and safety measures concerning artificial intelligence (AI). The session will explore regulatory and legislative strategies to address the growing concerns around AI’s role in marketing, privacy, and financial practices. Stakeholders are invited to present their views…

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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Vows to Keep NYC Pro-Business Amid Re-Election Push

In a CNBC interview, Mayor Eric Adams defended his re-election campaign, emphasizing his pro-growth, pro-business leadership in contrast to Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani. Adams dismissed Mamdani’s platform as unrealistic, warning that policies like rent freezes and government-run services threaten small businesses and economic progress. He cited job growth, record-breaking tourism, and major investments as…

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