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December 23, 2024
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NYC’s Asylum Seeker Management Cuts Shelter Numbers for 14 Weeks, Saving $2 Billion and Restoring Randall’s Island

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center on Randall’s Island will close by February 2024. This follows 14 consecutive weeks of declining asylum seeker shelter populations, thanks to the administration’s management strategies. These include reticketing, case management, and 30- and 60-day notices, resulting in the lowest shelter…

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Governor Hochul Reveals Finalists for 43North Startup Contest: $5 Million in Prizes Await Top Innovators

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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the eight finalists for the 10th annual 43North startup competition, which will take place on October 10 in Buffalo, New York. These startups, representing a variety of industries such as AI, fintech, and foodtech, will compete for one of five $1 million prizes. The 43North program, funded by New York…

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Governor Hochul Signs New Gun Control Laws as New York Sees 47% Drop in Gun Violence. Video

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Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by gun safety advocates like Gabby Giffords, signed six new gun control bills into law after announcing that New York has experienced a 47% drop in gun violence since she took office. The new legislation includes measures requiring gun shops to display tobacco-style safety warnings, stricter regulation of pistol converters, and…

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East Flatbush Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Violent Attacks on Multiple Women in Flatlands

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An East Flatbush resident, Damally Cain, 24, has been arraigned on charges of attempted murder, assault, and attempted robbery following a series of violent, random attacks on multiple women in Flatlands, Brooklyn. The incidents occurred minutes apart, with the defendant allegedly assaulting a 66-year-old, a 35-year-old, and a 52-year-old woman in separate encounters. Cain is…

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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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Mayor Adams Expands $48 Million Lead Water Line Replacement Program in Low-Income Neighborhoods

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Mayor Eric Adams has expanded New York City’s free lead water line replacement program to cover more properties in the Bronx and Queens. This $48 million initiative, partially funded by the Biden-Harris administration and New York State, focuses on low-income households and environmental justice communities. The program aims to remove outdated lead or galvanized steel…

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