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Attorney General James Stops Four School Bus Spectrum And AXS TV Present

Companies From Illegal Idling And Polluting At $10,000 Grant To Eagle Academy Of
Bus Yards In New York City Communities Southeast Queens’ Music Education
Program
(Continued from page 3) going harm to residents’ health,” Analyst at Earthjustice. “But elec-
said Eddie Bautista, Executive trifying these fleets, with buses (Continued from page 7) Sounds Delicious with Carnie
buses are particularly harmful Director at New York City Envi- that are available today, presents Wilson, The Top Ten Revealed,
to the communities surrounding ronmental Justice Alliance. “Ex- a viable and effective clean energy investing in initiatives that benefit and Cash Cab Music. AXS TV is
bus yards because they emit fine cessive idling and other vehicle solution, one that will improve the communities we serve. ‘Band also home to TNA Wrestling, and
particulate matter that has been emissions are major contributors public health and help move us Together’ does this by providing Invicta Fighting Championships.
linked to numerous problems, in- to this pollution, spewing dan- closer to an emissions-free trans- much-needed funding to music Multi-platform AXS TV is avail-
cluding asthma, cancer, and heart gerous contaminants into our air portation sector in line with our programs so students can access able on television in all 50 states
disease. The health impacts of air and fueling the climate crisis. We state’s climate plan. We commend the instruments, instruction and and across Canada, parts of the
pollution are disproportionately applaud Attorney General James the Attorney General for acceler- equipment they need to appreci- Caribbean, and streaming through
felt in low-income communities for fighting for healthy air in our ating this transition and taking ate music.” its FAST (free-ad-supported-
and communities of color in New communities by holding these action to benefit schoolchildren “Eagle Academy is an incred- streaming television) channel.
York City, which are often home to school bus companies accountable and communities across the city.” ible resource for young men, AXS TV has a vast reach on You-
bus yards and other high-emission for illegal idling and speeding “This settlement shows how providing them with the necessary Tube, Facebook, Instagram, X and
facilities like power plants located their transition into a clean elec- critical the city’s strong idling tools to become the leaders of TikTok. For a full list of providers
in close proximity to residential tric bus fleet. laws are to protecting the health the future,” said AXS TV Presi- and territories, please visit axs.tv/
neighborhoods. Children in Cen- “We applaud Attorney General of children and communities, dent Andy Schuon. “Their music subscribe.
tral Brooklyn, the South Bronx, James for continuing to fight to especially disadvantaged com- program plays a vital role in that About Spectrum - Spectrum
and Upper Manhattan—which reduce tailpipe emissions in Hunts munities,” said Suhali Méndez, mission, as well, instilling positive is a suite of advanced commu-
are predominantly low-income Point and across the city. These Policy and Legislative Coordina- skills, habits, and discipline that nications services offered by
communities and communities of school bus companies that con- tor at New York Lawyers for the can last a lifetime. We are proud Charter Communications, Inc.
color—are three times more likely tinue to illegally idle dump harm- Public Interest. “We commend to join with Spectrum to present (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading
than children in other areas of the ful pollution into the air that fuels Attorney General James’ office Eagle Academy with this grant, broadband connectivity company
city to be diagnosed with asthma. asthma and other lung diseases in for accelerating the process of and we hope that it will be ben- and cable operator serving more
Depending on the number of our communities,” said Dariella electrification and for mandating eficial to them as they continue to than 32 million customers in 41
alleged instances of illegal idling, Rodriguez, Director of Commu- anti-idling shut-off timers to bet- grow and cultivate a strong culture states. Over an advanced commu-
the companies will each invest nity Development at THE POINT ter protect the communities that of success.” nications network, the company
at least $300,000 and up to $2 CDC. “This settlement sends a house these large depots.” In addition to Eagle Acad- offers a full range of state-of-
million to purchase new electric clear message to these companies This matter is being handled by emy, Spectrum has previously the-art residential and business
school buses or “repower” ex- that they cannot continue to ig- Affirmative Section Chief Yueh- presented grants to four other services including Spectrum
isting traditional school buses, nore the law and that school buses ru Chu and Assistant Attorney deserving programs across the Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
which involves removing the ve- cannot continue to be associated General Andrew G. Frank of the country. These include Heart of For small and medium-sized
hicle’s internal combustion engine with pollution and respiratory Environmental Protection Bureau LA – HOLA in Los Angeles, CA; companies, Spectrum Business®
and replacing it with an electric diseases. School buses carry our under the supervision of Deputy Harvey Rice Wraparound School delivers the same suite of broad-
drive system. The companies will children and should be a symbol Bureau Chief Monica Wagner and in Cleveland, OH; Deep Springs band products and services cou-
also implement mandatory train- of a thriving future for them, not Bureau Chief Lemuel M. Srolovic. Elementary in Lexington, KY; pled with special features and ap-
ing for all bus drivers to reduce air pollution and asthma.” The Environmental Protection and London Elementary in Corpus plications to enhance productivity,
unnecessary excessive idling at “Idling school buses spew car- Bureau is part of the Division for Christi, TX. while for larger businesses and
bus yards. cinogenic diesel exhaust into the Social Justice, which is led by About AXS TV - AXS TV government entities, Spectrum
“New York City’s low-income air and children’s lungs, and they Chief Deputy Attorney General is a leading television, stream- Enterprise® provides highly cus-
communities and communities of also exacerbate the ever-wors- Meghan Faux and overseen by ing, digital, and social music and tomized, fiber-based solutions.
color continue to be overburdened ening climate crisis,” said Alok First Deputy Attorney General entertainment brand owned and Spectrum Reach® delivers tai-
by pollution, causing serious on- Disa, Senior Research and Policy Jennifer Levy. operated by Anthem Sports & lored advertising and production
Entertainment, Inc. AXS TV’s for the modern media landscape.
Congresswoman Grace Meng Announces Pilot Program programming celebrates music’s The company also distributes
To Renew Passports Online rich history and keeps its audience award-winning news coverage and
current on what’s happening in sports programming to its custom-
music today with documentaries, ers through Spectrum Networks.
“Getting a passport renewed In 2023, the State Department live concerts, music news and More information about Charter
should not be a headache for fielded half a million passport information, reality shows, and can be found at corporate.charter.
U.S. travelers including those in applications a week and issued well known programs including com.
Queens and across New York,” a record 24 million passports.
said Congresswoman Meng. “Af- Standard processing times for A Night At The Ballpark: NY Mets V.
ter months of backlogs and de- a passport ranged from 10-13 Minnesota Twins: Come Tailgate With
lays following the COVID-19 weeks and expedited requests took
pandemic, I am pleased to see the about 7-9 weeks. In calling for the Us! Guest Appearance By ’69 Miracle
State Department taking steps passport backlog to be addressed, Mets Art Shamsky
New State Department initia- to simplify and modernize the Congresswoman Meng pushed the
tive aims to shorten processing renewal process. This online plat- State Department to decrease the Taligate Party Then Attend The Game With Us!
times for travelers in Queens and form will reduce delays caused by long wait times, and that included Special Gift To All Attendees
across NY and the nation the often-drawn-out bureaucratic questioning Secretary of State
processes and facilitate travel, Antony Blinken about the problem Queens Chamber of Commerce enjoy the game from prime seating
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- which will make it easier for my during a congressional hearing on presents the latest event for the NY areas, surrounded by the electric
Queens) has announced a new constituents to see their loved the State Department’s Fiscal Year Mets Booster Club. Experience an atmosphere of enthusiastic fans.
pilot program launched by the U.S. ones, travel, and conduct business 2025 budget request in May 2023. unforgettable evening of baseball Whether you’re a die-hard Mets
State Department that allows trav- around the world.” According to the State Depart- and entertainment as the NY Mets supporter or an occasional fan,
elers from Queens and throughout Renewing a passport online ment, standard processing times face off against the Minnesota this remarkable night promises
New York and the nation to renew involves a six-step process: have since been reduced to 6-8 Twins in a thrilling matchup at excitement, camaraderie, and the
their passports online. 1. Create a free MyTravelGov weeks and expedited processing the ballpark. This special event perfect blend of sports and social-
Beginning at midday each day, account. is down to just 2-3 weeks. offers a selection of beers, non- izing. Don’t miss the opportunity
the program will allow applicants 2. Log in and start a renewal Meng’s office routinely helps alcoholic beverages, and ball park to be part of this exceptional ex-
to submit information to renew application by clicking on the those in her district fulfill passport food. Tailgate with us from 4:30 perience and create memories that
their passport as long as they meet “Renew Your Passport” button. requests, especially for those with pm - 7:00 pm on July 30th and then will last long after the final pitch.
the stated requirements. The ap- 3. Fill in all the boxes on the form emergency and last-minute travel To Register Visit
plication window will close each with the information currently plans. Last year, her constituent https://queenschamber.glueup.com/event/111716/register/
day once the system reaches its printed on your passport. services team assisted with more
daily limit. The cap is designed 4. Enter your plans to travel in- than 400 passport requests from
to allow the State Department to ternationally if your departure is constituents who were seeking
monitor and test the beta program within the next eight weeks. help booking limited appoint-
in real time, while addressing any 5. Upload a photo of yourself. ments at U.S. Passport Agency
issues and making improvements 6. Pay the passport renewal fee locations throughout New York.
where necessary. This pilot pro- and digitally sign the application. Constituents needing assistance
gram is part of the agency’s plans The number of Americans with applying for or renewing a
to launch a full online renewal with valid passports has grown passport, can contact Meng’s team
system, but the official date has exponentially over the past 30 for assistance. For emergency re-
not yet been announced. It aims to years. In 1990 just five percent quests, constituents should reach
reduce the lengthy process many of Americans had passports. out within 14 days of their date of
travelers experience when trying Now, that number has grown to travel by calling 718-358-MENG
to renew their passports. 48 percent. with any questions.