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U.S. Bars Taiwan Leader’s Stopover in New York
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has denied Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te permission to stop in New York during a planned trip to Central America, according to media, citing sources familiar with the decision. The move reportedly came after...
Taiwanese president prevented from New York stopover
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly denied Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te permission to make a stopover in New York during a planned diplomatic tour of Central America, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing...
CGI Digital's Frank Buono Revealed as Digital Marketing Expert of Rochester, NY by HelloNation Video Magazine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Who is the trusted authority on digital marketing strategies for businesses in Rochester, NY? Frank Buono, a President of CGI Digital, has been recognized as Rochester’s digital marketing expert...
National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Midtown Manhattan Office Building Shooting in New York City
SAMHSA
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July 29, 2025
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building in New York City. A tragedy like this can have an enormous impact on people,...
Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil Honors Victims of NYC Shooting
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 30, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Hochul participated in a multi-faith prayer vigil to honor victims of midtown Manhattan shooting. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The...
CONSUMER ALERT: With the Rise in Use of Digital Payment Apps, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides Tips to Protect Your Money
New York State Department of State
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July 29, 2025
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with tips to protect their money and financial information while using payment apps. Payment apps, including Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and others, allow...
Statement on New York Shooting
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 29, 2025
“Yesterday, New York lost four innocent lives in a horrific act of violence. Among them was NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a 3 1/2-year veteran who leaves behind a wife eight months pregnant and two young sons. My heart is with his loved ones, his...
New York City Shooting Kills Police Officer
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Four individuals, among them a police officer, lost their lives on Monday during a shooting in New York City, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The assailant, armed with an assault-style weapon, opened fire in Midtown Manhattan. "Five...
Vornado Realty Trust Leases 203,000 SF to Verizon for New York Headquarters in THE PENN DISTRICT
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
NEW YORK, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) today announced that Verizon, the iconic telecommunications firm, will relocate its New York headquarters to PENN 2, Vornado’s reimagined office tower in the heart of THE...
China Warns U.S. After Taiwan Leader Barred from New York
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Tuesday called on the United States to ensure stable and constructive relations between the two countries, following reports that Washington blocked a planned stopover in New York by Taiwan’s top leader. “China firmly opposes any...
Signature Systems, Inc. Partners With eConnect on State-Of-The-Art Casino Security Integration at New York-Based Casino Hotel
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
WARMINSTER, Pa., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signature Systems, Inc. (SSI), the multi-award-winning technology company known for all-concept point-of-sale solutions, announced a new partnership with eConnect, an AI-driven facial recognition...
Multiple Days of Extreme Heat Across New York
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 28, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day stretch of high outdoor temperatures that will impact the Capital, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island Regions starting today and continuing through Wednesday with...
Legislation Strengthens Cybersecurity Across New York
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 28, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced legislation S.7672A/A.6769A, a measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience across New York, is now in effect. First announced in Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address, this...
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Central New York School Leaders Highlight Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions This Fall
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 28, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with Central New York school leaders to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. The roundtable was hosted in partnership with...
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Essex County, New York
FEMA
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July 28, 2025
Essex County, N.Y. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Essex County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The updated maps were produced in coordination...
Rooted in New York City. Building the Future. Verizon announces new Manhattan headquarters at Vornado’s PENN 2
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 28, 2025
Key Highlights: The new headquarters will serve as the hub for approximately 1,000 corporate employees beginning in 2026 Verizon signed a long-term lease to occupy more than 195,000 square feet of premier office space across multiple floors New...
Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul and Central New York School Leaders Highlight Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions This Fall
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 28, 2025
Additionally, the Governor’s policy includes several exemptions to smartphone restrictions, including for students who require access to an internet-enabled device to manage a medical condition, where required by a student's Individualized...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action Against New York County Clerk Stopping Radical Abortionist from Facing Justice
Attorney General of Texas
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July 28, 2025
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a legal petition against the New York Acting County Clerk for Ulster County, Taylor Bruck, to ensure that the radical abortionist who sent abortion-inducing drugs to Texans is held accountable. In December...
Grön Expands Operations In New York With Acquisition Of State Cannabis License
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 28, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grön (pronounced grewn), America’s fastest growing cannabis edibles brand, announced today the strategic acquisition of an adult-use processor license in New York. The acquisition of the Type 2...
Southampton African-American Museum Hosts a Champagne Brunch Chaired by Jean Shafiroff
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2025
Award-Winning Actress Novi Brown Joins Brenda Simmons and Philanthropists for a Glamorous Morning of Giving NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer champagne...