NY Governor and Mayor issued proclamations on Armenian GenocideApril 26, 2009 - 02:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - New York Governor David A. Paterson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued proclamations acknowledging Armenian Genocide, Yonkers Tribune reports.New York Governor David A. Paterson issued a Proclamation for the Empire State to join in with the entire community to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923), the first genocide of the 20th Century. Governor Bloomberg also issued a proclamation acknowledging the Armenian Genocide. In the City of New York proclamation, Mayor Bloomberg states, "The first victims of the Genocide were the religious, political and intellectual leaders of the Constantinople's community who were arrested and murdered on April 24, 1915." In the New York State proclamation, the Governor states, "Whereas, a deliberate effort to destroy people on a massive scale, the Armenian Genocide led academics to use the term genocide and it is believed that, had the Armenian Genocide been stopped through diplomatic or interventionist means, the resulting precedent for peace could have prevented the Holocaust that befell the Jewish people." Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |