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Study Shows Some Good News Out of an Increasingly Divided US

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Common Good Index, the annual study that tracks levels of national division and its underlying causes has been released for 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Common Good Index, the annual study that tracks levels of national division and its underlying causes has been released for 2023.
  • Conducted in association with Emerson College, this year's survey shows national division increasing over last year.
  • The Common Good Index of National Division for 2022 was 70.9 while 2023's measure rose to 71.4 but it also shows growing public pressure for compromise.
  • 86% of respondents also believe that those with whom they disagree politically are, at the very least, "good and honest people."

City Wide Facility Solutions Expands Presence in New York with Nassau County Office

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions, the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, continues its record-breaking growth with the opening of its newest location in New York, making it the fourth location to serve the state. The new office will serve commercial properties in Nassau County, Queens County, and Brooklyn.

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  • The new office will serve commercial properties in Nassau County, Queens County, and Brooklyn.
  • Managed and operated by industry veteran Ryan Sklar, City Wide of Nassau opened its doors at 2702 Grand Avenue, Bellmore, NY.
  • Prior to working at operating City Wide of Nassau, Sklar joined City Wide in 2019 with a background of 15+ years in the janitorial industry.
  • For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions in the Nassau County area and the services it offers, please visit Nassau.GoCityWide.com or call (516) 636-6300

Dave Stein Joins Crown Home Mortgage As Southeast Divisional Manager

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Home Mortgage, a division of Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation and a leading provider of residential mortgage services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Stein as the new Southeast Divisional Manager.

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  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Home Mortgage, a division of Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation and a leading provider of residential mortgage services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Stein as the new Southeast Divisional Manager.
  • With an extensive background in mortgage management and a passion for driving exceptional results, Dave brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Crown Home Mortgage team.
  • Dave's appointment reinforces Crown Home Mortgage's steadfast commitment to providing top-notch mortgage solutions to homebuyers and homeowners in the Southeast.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dave Stein as our new Southeast Divisional Manager," said Rick Riddle, National Division Manager at Crown Home Mortgage.

Minister Mendicino announces Interim Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

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Friday, March 17, 2023

For 150 years, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been instrumental in fulfilling this sacred obligation.

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  • For 150 years, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been instrumental in fulfilling this sacred obligation.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme will assume the role of Interim Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, effective March 18.
  • Deputy Commissioner Duheme will serve as Interim RCMP Commissioner until such time as a permanent Commissioner is appointed.
  • "I want to congratulate Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme on becoming Interim Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

PPSC concludes review of Investigation into RCMP Officer-Involved Shooting in Kinngait, Nunavut

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

The RCMP's National Division conducted an independent investigation of the officer-involved shooting.

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  • The RCMP's National Division conducted an independent investigation of the officer-involved shooting.
  • The investigation report was referred to the PPSC for review.
  • The PPSC determined that the evidence indicated that the officers involved, along with other RCMP officers and members of the public, faced an immediate and dangerous threat.
  • An individual had reportedly pointed a firearm at a school bus filled with children, at the RCMP detachment in Kinngait and then at RCMP officers.

New Study From The Common Good Shows Divided Nation Threatens Thanksgiving Dinner

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Thanksgiving upon us, many are preparing for difficult and awkward conversations or working on strategies to avoid dinner table debates all together.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Thanksgiving upon us, many are preparing for difficult and awkward conversations or working on strategies to avoid dinner table debates all together.
  • "It has become difficult to discuss politics and social issues in this polarized atmosphere where there is no longer a common set of facts or a universally accepted source of credible information," said Patricia Duff, founder of The Common Good.
  • The greatest source of national division as identified by the study is political party politics.
  • The Common Good Index of National Division (TCGI)for 2022 is 71 and it highlights some dangerous and disturbing findings.

Majority of Americans Concerned Over Midterm Election Fairness

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of Americans (57%) are worried about midterm election fairness according to a new study conducted by The Common Good in association with Emerson College Polling. The survey, conducted October 8-11, found 30% of Republicans "extremely concerned" compared to just 14% of extremely concerned Democrats.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of Americans (57%) are worried about midterm election fairness according to a new study conducted by The Common Good in association with Emerson College Polling.
  • The survey, conducted October 8-11, found 30% of Republicans "extremely concerned" compared to just 14% of extremely concerned Democrats.
  • 52% of Americans now say they have friends and family with whom they can no longer discuss politics civilly or respectfully.
  • "Worry over election fairness is an advanced symptom of the national divide that is quite literally tearing the fabric of our nation apart."

New Study on National Division Finds Startling Results

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national study from nonpartisan group The Common Good in association with Emerson College Polling conducted October 8-11, finds the country dangerously divided with a third of Americans now believing that political violence is at least sometimes justified. 

Key Points: 
  • The group launched an annual index which quantifies and tracks the level of national division as it seeks to identify causes and potential solutions.
  • The Common Good Index of National Division (TCGI) for 2022 is 71 and it highlights some dangerous and disturbing findings.
  • "National division is a clear and ongoing threat to our democracy," said Patricia Duff, founder of The Common Good.
  • The study found widespread agreement on the top driver of national division with "the way political parties chose candidates" topping the list.

Successful collaboration between the RCMP and the FBI leads to guilty plea and forfeiture of over $34 Million in assets

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

The FBI provided the RCMP with significant evidence, allowing them to begin an independent investigation into the suspect for any criminal activity that may have been conducted against Canadian businesses, institutions or government agencies.

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  • The FBI provided the RCMP with significant evidence, allowing them to begin an independent investigation into the suspect for any criminal activity that may have been conducted against Canadian businesses, institutions or government agencies.
  • Investigators seized more than 20 Terabytes of data from Mr. Vachon Desjardins' computing and storage devices.
  • Justice G. Paul Renwick also ordered the restitution of over $2,600,000 in Canadian currency to businesses that were affected by Mr. Vachon Desjardins' criminal activity.
  • Our success in holding Cyber-criminals accountable is largely dependent on our ability to collaborate meaningfully with our partner law enforcement agencies, both domestically and internationally."

CRTC investigation targets Dark Web marketplace vendors and administrator

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The marketplace was taken offline following the execution of warrants by CRTC staff.

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  • The marketplace was taken offline following the execution of warrants by CRTC staff.
  • Before shutting down, CanadianHQ was one of the largest Dark Web marketplaces in the world and significantly contributed to harmful cyber activity in Canada.
  • As part of this investigation, a number of other vendors have been identified and enforcement actions will be taken against them in the near future.
  • Dark Web marketplaces are online marketplaces where people can buy and sell illicit goods and services under the protection of anonymity.