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01/13/2026
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NY Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million is Now Available for Efficient Electrification Upgrades at Hospitals Across New York State

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State’s Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Program Supports Demonstration of Pathways to Achieve Electrification Retrofits in Hospitals Governor Hochul today announced $30 million is now available through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program to support demonstration projects that showcase innovative pathways to achieving meaningful electrification retrofits that can be replicated and scaled at hospitals throughout the…

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

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– 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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City of New York Takes Action to Protect Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

City of New York Takes Action to Protect Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

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 – The City of New York today — as part of a coalition of 22 cities and counties from across the country — has filed an amicus brief to protect federal funding for Planned Parenthood and their affiliated health centers , which provide critical reproductive health care services such as pregnancy tests, educational programs, elective abortions, cancer screenings,…

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FDA Ordered to Release COVID Vaccine Documents After Attempt to Delay Disclosure for 75 Years

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A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas ruled in January 2022 that the FDA must expedite the release of documents related to the licensing of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. This decision followed a lawsuit filed by scientists and medical researchers under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FDA initially proposed releasing only 500…

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Governor Hochul Urges New York Colleges to Bolster Safety Measures Ahead of Fall Semester

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Governor Kathy Hochul met with leaders from over 200 New York college campuses on August 26, 2024, to emphasize the importance of updating emergency safety plans for the upcoming fall semester. With a focus on addressing potential campus protests and threats, she reinforced the need for robust safety measures and connected institutions with vital resources….

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