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US DAMAGE

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The East Wing was torn down to build a new State Ballroom, with reporting suggesting taxpayer costs could reach up to $1 billion, despite the project being framed as privately funded. The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was also dismantled as part of the demolition, and the lawn was paved into a patio, the most significant change to that space since 1913. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is again being repaired and recoated and a UFC octagon and concert stage were built on the South Lawn and Ellipse for events tied to Trump's birthday and the America 250 events. They're well-documented and not disputed, the disagreement is almost entirely about how to interpret them, not whether they happened.

SNAP WIC

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US families need more help than just cheaper shopping, the actual safety-net programs matter a lot more than store-hopping:
SNAP (food stamps), apply through your state's human services agency; income-based, helps with all groceries
WIC — for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5; covers milk, eggs, bread, and more specifically
Feeding America (feedingamerica.org) — find the nearest food bank by zip code, no cost, no paperwork hurdle to start
211 (call or visit 211.org) — connects people to local food assistance of all kinds, including emergency pantries

US HOMELESS

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As the holiday months approach, more Americans are feeling the pain inflicted by the GOP, which controls the Senate, the US House of Representatives, and the White House.

SAFFRON

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Did you know that Saffron is a very special spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, also known as the "saffron crocus"

— Saffron is a powerful spice high in antioxidants. It has been linked to health benefits, such as improved mood, libido, and sexual function.

SECTION EIGHT

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200K new families in NYC were recently added to the city’s Section 8 waitlist, thousands of New Yorkers are now waiting to GODOT.

They are wondering just how long they’ll be waiting to secure the long awaited lottery outcome for subsidized housing,hou 

FATHERS DAY JOYS

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I’m a husband a father, and Godfather. I served for a POTUS and as AP Bureau Chief among others, but my greatest joy is as grandpa.

I realize I have had a rich and fulfilling life, filled with experiences ranging from professional achievements to the joys of family. Being a proud husband, father, and grandpa brings immense happiness and satisfaction. My advice about embracing intelligence, facing challenges with positivity, and adapting to change should resonate deeply. Family and wisdom are central to my core values.

CITY ISLAND FAIR

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The semiannual City Island Arts and Crafts Fair is back by special demand. Organizers are calling all artists to share handmade items.

The weather outside is delightful for the City Island Chamber of Commerce to host another arts and crafts fair.

CICC was established more than 100 years ago to unite the businesses of City Island. Come and spend the day or the weekend on City Island - A Slice of NYC Paradise.

CHERRY BLOSSOMED

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On Sunday some of my favorite ladies and I went on a stroll along Central Park’s Cherry Blossom trail. The winds grounded many pedals.

I tried keeping up with my baby girl, my first grandchild and my wife but I’m not as fast and fit as I once was. However I thoroughly enjoyed the hike and the view. https://www.centralparknyc.org/cherry-blossoms

HEALTHY BEANS

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The following - Garbanzo, Kidney, Lima, Pinto, Cannellini, Black, Navy, and last but not least Great northern beans are healthy.

All beans are relatively healthy. Beans — regardless of their variety — are high in protein, rich in fiber, and contain a range of vitamins and minerals. Even the slightly less healthy options still have that nutritional base to work from. So, when we're thinking about comparatively unhealthy beans, it's due to extras such as added sugar, high sodium levels, and the addition of processed meats.

SFG FOR U & ME

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Do you want a compact, orderly, and easy way to grow crops in the city? Square foot gardening may be the best solution for us. 

What is square foot gardening? My wife and I prefer this space-saving method for growing veggies.Square foot gardening is ideal for raising crops in smaller plots – here's how to try it at home

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