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«This program is providing a real service for victims of domestic violence, who often need financial and employment assistance as they escape their abusers and pursue an independent life.

«Most importantly, we are concerned that the criminal justice system continue to function in Rensselaer County and that this not create a distraction from our duty to ensure that justice is served for the victims of crime and society at large,» the association said.

«We write today asking you to move quickly on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by bringing a bill inclusive of protections for all victims of domestic violence, similar to that which has already passed the Senate, to the House floor for a vote during these final weeks of the 112th Congress,» the letter said.

The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed $ 7.9 billion in Hurricane Harvey disaster relief as warring Republicans and Democrats united behind help for victims of that storm as an ever more powerful new hurricane bore down on Florida.

In fact, as members of their communities marched for the victims of the Parkland shooting last month, four people were shot in Brownsville and East New York, including a one - year - old child.

Smith steered $ 56,000 in state member - item cash to the group, which also collected money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina but distributed almost none of it.

It was only after the press raked him over the coals repeatedly — for his lack of Christian compassion towards the victims of sex abuse by priests — that the pope managed to scrape up some faux concern for the victims of abuse.

To this end, he said the DSVRT would on Friday, June 3, hold a free clinic for victims of domestic violence, rape at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, while they can seek counselling with trained professionals via their hotline on 08137960048.

Besides, Governor Ambode, urged the Nigeria Police Force to strive to be more professional and ensure proper investigation of reported cases by grooming specialist officers, since they were mostly the first point of call for victims of sexual and domestic violence.

QUEENS, NY — Families of victims of gun violence, joined by elected officials, leaders and advocates, gathered this evening in a borough - wide inter-faith vigil for the victims of the Charleston hate crime massacre, and to illuminate the front exterior of the Queens Museum in orange, the official color of New York State Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Nightly vigils for the victims of Friday's school shooting in Newtown, Conn., have been held uptown.

And last December, officers Raphael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were executed in a patrol car in Brooklyn by a deranged man apparently seeking revenge for victims of police brutality.

The following year a second centre was set up in Enugu State to provide medical counseling and legal support for victims of sexual violence.

They include rental assistance for families who have been homeless for two years or more, and rent subsidies for victims of domestic violence with children.

There will be a moment of silence for victims of the 2nd Avenue explosion (Northwest Corner of 2nd Avenue and East 7th Street).

HURLEY, N.Y. — Timothy Cardinal Dolan wants to be an ally of those seeking justice for victims of child sex abuse — but he doesn't support their bill.

The 12 - story facility at 127 West 25th Street was built primarily to house 200 New Yorkers with a history of mental illness, while also providing space for a reception center and for victims of substance abuse.

Inspector - General of Police, Solomon Arase who made the disclosure yesterday, when he played host to a delegation from IPAS, promised to improve on the existing partnership between the Nigeria Police and the non-governmental organization with focus on promoting women reproductive rights and ensuring justice for victims of gender crimes.

Following a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting one month ago, the assembly featured several local officials on both sides of the political aisle.

ALBANY — Gubernatorial wannabe Cynthia Nixon is backing legislation that would make it easier for victims of child sex abuse to seek justice as adults.

This program provides meaningful work experience for victims of abuse and I applaud Senator Klein and Borough President Diaz for spearheading this innovative initiative.»

One legislative source told The News that an option being discussed would raise the age limit for victims of child sexual abuse to bring civil cases from their 23rd birthday to 50, which would allow many victims whose cases are currently barred by time limits to bring new claims.

By contrast, Cooper made some good interventions, proactively generating stories over Labour's policies towards the assets of criminals and exposing the government's poor record on waiting times for victims of crime.

It would also provide a one - year window for victims of any age, to bring cases currently banned by statutes of limitation to court.

A student mourns the loss of her friend during a community vigil at Pine Trails Park on Thursday in Parkland, Fla., for the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Attendees passed a wooden cross as they arrived at a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Florida school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo at a vigil this month for victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla..

The Rev. Troy Decohen of Mount Vernon Heights Congregation, who also took part in a candlelight vigil for victims of gun violence held outside the legislative chambers on Monday, echoed Democratic sentiments.

A Connecticut - based advocacy group formed after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School held a rally Wednesday night in Newtown for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas.

In Hartford, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R - Fairfield, opened the afternoon session in the Legislative Office Building by calling for a moment of silence for the victims of Newtown, which is part of his district.

Other potential Democratic candidates include David Calone, a venture capitalist who also worked as a federal prosecutor; William Wexler, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who shares offices with Suffolk Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer; Tad Scharfenberg, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who ran for district attorney in 1997; James Chalifoux, deputy bureau chief of the district attorney's major crimes bureau; Maureen McCormick, a top Nassau prosecutor who lives in Huntington; and Laura Ahearn, executive director of Parents for Megan's Law, an advocacy group for victims of sexual assault.

At 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of National Action Network; Kirsten John Foy, Northeast Regional Director of NAN; New York City Councilman Matheiu Eugene, and advocates attend the announcement of a drive to gather supplies for the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti and sending of a delegation to travel to Haiti to help in recovery, Haitian Consulate, 815 2nd Ave., Manhattan.

Jay - Z and Jennifer Lopez will headline the star - studded «Tidal X: Brooklyn» at Barclays Center on Oct. 17, a benefit for victims of recent natural disasters, including the hurricanes that damaged Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, as well as the Mexican earthquakes.

«Strong and united women leaders are a force and together we will bring important pro-women reforms that Senate Republicans have blocked for too long, including protecting women's access to health care and fighting for victims of sexual abuse and harassment.

As the situation continues to escalate we can be under no doubt that decisions being made in the name of arms trade profits are having serious consequences for the victims of the terrible regime.

The political action committee that is pushing for the approval a measure designed to make it easier for victims of child abuse to file lawsuits endorsed on Monday Democratic Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

«The passage of H.R. 847 is a victory for the victims of 9/11 and brings us closer to providing police officers, firefighters and construction workers the treatment they need.

That is where IBB's intense family bliss, contrasts the intense collective angst, for victims of his annulment; which is pretty much all Nigerians that voted on June 12, whose sacred mandate he crushed.

At 11 a.m., NYC Councilman Ritchie Torres, the Belmont BID and Community Board 6 announce the Italian Disaster Relief Fund for victims of the earthquake in Italy, 610 E. 186th St., the Bronx.

Your party has been bought off by Putin and the Russians and they have no concern for the victims of sexual perverts.

A woman cries as she prays during a vigil at the Parkland Baptist Church, for the victims of the Wednesday shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.

Incumbent Byron Brown held a press conference to thank citizens for the donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

PLATTSBURGH Over 150 people marched in Plattsburgh last Saturday to show their support for victims of the recent mass - shooting in Parkland, Florida and call for stricter gun control measures.

A photographer catalogs the makeshift memorials for the victims of New York City's gun violence.

That was prohibited for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

KINGSTON — Rabbi Yitzchok Hecht of Congregation Agudas Achim in Kingston felt the community of the Hudson Valley should do something spiritual for the victims of the Boston Marathon attacks so his synagogue held a special prayer service Tuesday.

Andrea Stewart - Cousins defended Mayer, saying, «Unfortunately this is the double standard that women in the workplace face — you can stand up for victims of sexual harassment, as Shelley did, only to be shot down by men in higher - ranking positions, then you still get blamed for not doing enough.»

The order calls for aggressive immigration enforcement and an advocacy office for victims of crimes committed by those in the country illegally.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered that flags be flown at half - staff across New York in a memorial for the victims of the Las Vegas incident that left at least 59 dead and hundreds injured, calling it «yet another senseless and horrific mass shooting.»

Cuomo's proposal will «add a new provision to authorize OTDA to designate a «Temporary Operator» for homeless shelters and OCFS as it relates to residential programs for victims of domestic violence and runaway and homeless youth programs where the current operator has been found to have significant financial, operational, or health and safety issues,» the proposal says.