Source: NBC 4 New York
By Marc Santia and Jonathan Dienst
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Wednesday afternoon shortly after taking off from a Manhattan heliport, authorities said.Alfani Womens Crocheted Knit Blouse
The pilot, identified as Eric Morales,AllAboutUs Autumn Winter Women bluee Black Plaid Dress with Sashes Long Sleeve Lady Dress Style 3209ALLAK Womens Long Sleeve Open Front Buttons Cable Knit Sweater CardiganAllenqueen Women's Deep V Neck Backless Prom Party Gown Mermaid Evening Dress with Long Sleeve was repositioning his aircraft after refueling. He was flying over the water to get to where he typically picks up customers when the helicopter began to lose altitude for unknown reasons about 50 feet from the heliport.
“All of a sudden, he felt the helicopter go down,” said NYPD Assistant Chief Stephen Hughes.AllhqFashion Women's SatchelStyle Pu Tote Bags Work Shopping Crossbody Bags, FBUBC181559
The chopper crashed into the water just before 2:30 p.m. When it went down, flotation devices deployed to keep it above water. Morales, 34, was rescued by a passing NY Waterway ferry a short time later.
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Source: Queens Gazette
By John Toscano
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) announced that her legislation (H.R. 2513, the Corporate Transparency Act) to crack down on moneyAllonly Women Slim Down Jacket Plus Size Long Beyond Knee Thicking Coat WinterAlloy Marathon Alo Yoga Womens High Waist Airlift Airbrush Legging LeggingsAlmond Adrianna Papell Womens Strapless Jeweled Formal Dress laundering in the US through anonymous shell companies is gaining strong support from a broad coalition of stakeholders on and off Capitol Hill. More than 60 national security experts, 108 NGOs, the Delaware Secretary of State, the Fraternal Order of Police, the National District Attorneys Association, human rights organizations and others have sent letters of support to Congress urging passage of this critical legislation.Alfani Womens Heathered Floral Print Pajama Top
“This strong show of support for this badly needed anti-money laundering legislation is very encouraging ahead of Wednesday’s Committee markup. Cracking down on anonymous shell companies just makes common sense and is something that everyone should be able to get behind…”
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Source: Ms. Magazine
By Roxy Sazl
“Under Taliban rule, Afghan women suffered under crushing oppression and are now speaking up to demand a seat at the table,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) said in a statement after meeting with a delegation led by Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), “and they should have one.”Alo Yoga Womens High Waist Epic Legging Leggings
Maloney also promised to “urge the State Department and the Trump Administration to keep women’s equality and human rights at the forefront during these negotiations” and agreed that representation for Afghan women and government officials is “a necessary component in making sure that the progress that Afghan women have made in recent years can continue.”
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