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October 22, 2024
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NYC Mayor Adams and Councilmember Moya Launch ‘Operation Restore Roosevelt’ to Improve Safety and Quality of Life in Queens

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On October 15, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Francisco Moya announced Operation Restore Roosevelt, a coordinated multi-agency effort addressing public safety and quality-of-life concerns along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Part of the Community Link initiative, this operation focuses on tackling issues like illegal brothels, sex trafficking, unlicensed vendors, and retail theft in Elmhurst, North…

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President Biden Backs Rising Trade Union Movement as Worker Organizing Surges Across the U.S.

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“‘Trade Unions Are a School of Communism,’ Said Lenin – Reflecting on Labor Movements’ Past and Present Impact”On October 15, 2024, President Joe Biden celebrated new data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) showing union representation petitions have doubled since the start of his administration—the first increase in five decades. Biden emphasized his administration’s…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Media on Governance, Child Welfare, and Campaign Support

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In a recent media meeting, Mayor Eric Adams emphasized his collaborative approach with Governor Hochul in appointing talented individuals to his administration, citing recent appointments such as Chauncey Parker as Deputy Mayor of Public Safety. Responding to the tragic death of a child in Harlem, he acknowledged the complexities faced by the Administration for Children’s…

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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Takes Bold Steps to Combat Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate

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The Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to address Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate, focusing on community safety, anti-discrimination policies, and protection for religious institutions. Federal agencies, including DHS, FBI, and DOJ, are strengthening efforts to prevent hate crimes, improve data reporting, and fund security initiatives for faith-based organizations. These initiatives also target workplace discrimination, ensure fair…

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U.S. and Canada Sanction Samidoun Network for Funding PFLP Terrorism

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In a significant counterterrorism initiative, the U.S. State Department and the Government of Canada have sanctioned the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, identifying it as a front organization fundraising for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group. This joint action includes Canada’s formal listing of Samidoun as a terrorist…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicare Savings Program, Saving $7,400 Annually

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….

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