08/16/2025
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As Number Of Asylum Seekers In New York City’s Care Tops 64,100, City Announces Additional Policies For Asylum Seekers In City Shelters

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Announcement Builds on City’s Work Offering Intensified Casework Services and Distributing Notices to Adults. Upon Opening, Floyd Bennett Field to Serve Approximately. 500 Families with Children in Semi-Congregate Facilities. White House Cites New York City’s Efforts as “Best Practices” NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced additional policies to help asylum seekers…

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President Biden Reaffirms Support for Jewish Communities During High Holidays, Reflecting on Israel’s Security and Combating Antisemitism

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In President Biden’s October 9, 2024, call with Jewish leaders during the High Holidays, he emphasized the enduring support for Israel and the fight against antisemitism. Reflecting on his personal and familial connections to Jewish history, Biden reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing Jewish communities globally, combating antisemitism, and ensuring the security of Israel in…

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Provides Tips to Borrowers as Federal Student Loan Payments Resume

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AG JAMES ALSO WARNS BORROWERS OF STUDENT LOAN SCAMMERS NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided tips to New York borrowers on how to manage their federal student loans when payments resume in October. Federal student loan interest accrual resumed this month and payments will be due in October 2023. Attorney…

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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Unveils Report on Making NYC Public Spaces More Family-Friendly

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Mayor Adams Releases New Report Highlighting Best Practices for Building Family-Friendly Public Spaces – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Design Commission (PDC) Executive Director Sreoshy Banerjea today released “Building a Family-Friendly City: Design Guidelines for a Safer, More Livable Public Realm,” a comprehensive report laying out best practices for…

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NY Free College Applications Return: SUNY, CUNY, and Private Schools Waive Fees for New York Students

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting October 21, high school seniors across New York will once again be able to apply to SUNY, CUNY, and more than 50 private colleges without paying application fees. As part of College Application Month, the initiative aims to ease financial burdens and encourage students to explore higher education options….

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