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

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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Readout of the U.S. Justice Department’s Interagency Convening on Advancing Equity in AI

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Wednesday convened principals of federal agency civil rights offices and senior government officials to foster AI and civil rights coordination. This was the fourth such convening by the Civil Rights Division, coming up on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development…

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White House Statement: President Biden Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winners

4o Statement from President Biden Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners embody determination and resilience in the face of tragedy. For decades, the members of Nihon Hidankyo have served as a human testament to the catastrophic human toll of nuclear weapons, telling a story that humanity needs to hear. On behalf of the United States,…

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NY Governor Hochul Champions Reparations Study and Equality at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference. Video

Speaking at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference in Erie County, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices through a newly signed law to study reparations for slavery in New York. She reflected on the state’s overlooked past, where one in five New Yorkers were once enslaved, and celebrated the NAACP’s…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Talks Affordable Housing, Education, and Crime Reduction in Caribbean Pepperpot Radio Interview

On October 12, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams joined Caribbean Pepperpot Radio for an insightful discussion on key issues affecting New York City. He outlined his “City of Yes” plan to expand affordable housing, praised Chancellor David Banks’s efforts to transform education, and emphasized progress in reducing crime and subway violence. Adams reflected on overcoming personal…

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NY State. Balancing Youth Mental Health, Social Media Regulation, and Constitutional Freedoms in a Market Economy

In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…

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