A roundup of Brooklyn’s cultural offerings this week, from comedy to theater to music to art, and what critics are saying about them.
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Day: January 21, 2025
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES issued a statement condemning President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
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The State of New York is grateful to @NewYorkStateAG for taking up this effort.
Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. My team will continue working with Attorney General James to support this litigation and protect all New Yorkers. https://t.co/i7GUBSH1UA
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 21, 2025
Research shows that cell phones in the classroom distract our kids and contribute to record rates of depression.
That’s why today, I’m proposing a new statewide policy to make classrooms distraction-free so our kids can focus on the things that matter. pic.twitter.com/y1Np0kdgzi
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 21, 2025
A GROUP WORKING to safeguard Coney Island is urging members of the public to attend a hearing on Jan. 22 about a proposed casino project.
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I’m proposing the largest-ever climate investment to support critical projects, create good-paying jobs, and build a healthier future for our children. pic.twitter.com/pqtQwn6uwL
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 21, 2025
From the moment I became governor, I’ve made public safety a priority.
Our commitment to protecting New Yorkers continues today. pic.twitter.com/o3ufB6i8Ys
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 21, 2025
For young families just starting out, the dream of owning a home feels impossibly out of reach.
Our budget takes bold steps to change that. pic.twitter.com/CIwC7NrhQz
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 21, 2025
The last time the GOP controlled Washington, they capped SALT and took as much as $72 billion out of the pockets of middle-class New Yorkers.
New York Republicans stood by and let their constituents get robbed.
When it comes to the SALT cap: Full repeal — or no deal. pic.twitter.com/uAgpR7vRXf
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 21, 2025