The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen case, regarding Americans’ ability to carry concealed, loaded firearms in public spaces with no “proper cause” requirements. The state of New York requires a person to show a special need for […]
Month: November 2021
Buffalo NAACP opens new office in historic neighborhood
On November 9, restorations were completed in the Nash Lofts, the future headquarters of the city of Buffalo’s chapter of the NAACP, as part of an Empire State Development project. The headquarters resides within Buffalo’s Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, and according to a press release from the Gov. […]
AG hopeful Zephyr Teachout supporting better protections for victims working in public service
State Attorney General candidate Zephyr Teachout hosted a livestream in Foley Square announcing her support for two bills aimed at protecting public employees working in political offices. Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes a loophole for the “personal staff” of elected officials, exempting them from […]
State of emergency will keep hospital beds open and help officials gather supplies, following omicron discovery
Following an emergency declaration by the governor, the New York State Department of Health will be allowed to limit non-essential procedures in hospitals through January 15, 2022. The state of emergency, declared in an executive order signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on November 26 — the same days scientists announced […]
Publisher’s Corner: Dr. Chartock uses his Mind Examination Machine on gubernatorial hopefuls
It’s so much fun to try to get in the brains of ambitious politicians. I always try to figure out what they may be thinking. Perhaps the biggest office available right now is the governorship, now occupied by former Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. She has a tremendous amount of regular […]
Americans split on whether pro athletes need to be vaccinated
Following a recent scandal involving Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Americans are mixed on whether professional athletes should be required get vaccinated against COVID-19, with 47 percent opposing and 44 percent supporting the policy. When it comes to Rodgers — who tested positive for COVID-19 and was accused of […]
A divided nation agrees: No appetite for political discussions this Thanksgiving
In a country gripped by political polarization, Americans across the board agree on something: they are not in the mood to talk politics this Thanksgiving. Two-thirds of Americans, 66 percent, say they are hoping to avoid discussing politics while visiting family or friends this Thanksgiving, and 21 percent say they […]
New bill prevents song lyrics from being used as evidence in criminal cases
Senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey introduced a bill they would enhance the free speech protections of New Yorkers by banning the use of art created by a defendant as evidence against them in a courtroom. Their “Rap Music on Trial” legislation (S.7527) would protect all artists and content creators, […]