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Democratic Sen. Kevin Parker is facing mounting criticism over a tweet directed at a Republican spokeswoman Tuesday urging her to “Kill Yourself” after she publicly shamed him for blocking a bike lane in midtown Manhattan. The Twitter war began after a citizen traffic and safety watchdog with the handle @chesneycheckers […]
A new bill introduced in the New York State Senate on November 14 would require a review of a person’s social media profile and Internet posting history before they could legally possess a handgun in New York state. Bill S.9191, introduced by Sen. Kevin Parker, D-Brooklyn, comes after a premeditated shooting at […]
The Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944 — better known as the G. I. Bill — was intended to provide World War II veterans with funds for housing and unemployment, but especially resources for education. At its core, the bill aimed to help veterans adjust to civilian life. This objective, it […]