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With the new school year underway, the state’s largest teachers’ union released 13 recommendations aiming to cut down disruptive and violent events in schools. According to the New York State United Teachers, there are daily safety concerns for students and educators alike. Educators reported increased incidents of classroom disruptions and […]
State Lawmakers, advocates, and formerly incarcerated New Yorkers all gathered in protest on the 28th anniversary of the 1994 Crime Bill signed into law by former President Bill Clinton. Among those present were Assemblywoman Amanda Septimo, D-Bronx; David Weprin, D-Queens; and freshmen Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs, D-Harlem. “The legacy of the […]
On the 21st anniversary of 9/11, lawmakers and union leaders are trying to reach those “forgotten workers” who worked at Ground Zero and in nearby neighborhoods to clean up lower Manhattan in the months and years that followed. Thousands of civilian employees such as construction workers involved in the massive […]
Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul is following the infamous Rose Garden Strategy by ignoring underdog Republican challenger Congressmember Lee Zeldin and refusing to schedule a series of public debates between now and Election Day. She did the same for the Democratic Primary by only participating in two debates at the 11th […]
As more cases of poliovirus are detected in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order on Friday declaring a state disaster emergency, increasing the availability of resources to protect New Yorkers against paralytic disease. In hopes of bolstering the immunization drive, the E.O. immediately expands the network of polio vaccine administrators […]
There is just too much violence in our cities and towns. How do we put a stop to the shootings, robberies and rapes that we read and hear about every day? If you have ever been the victim of violence, trust me — you will never forget it. Safety is […]
A Quinnipiac University poll released August 31 shows an increase in President Biden’s approval rating heading into the fall election season. The poll of 1,584 U.S. adults also revealed public support for his student loan forgiveness plan and that a plurality of Americans think former President Donald Trump should be […]
Congressman Pat Ryan will be heading out on a listening tour across New York’s 19th District following his victory on August 23 over Republican Marcus Molinaro. Ryan won the congressional seat in a special election to replace former Congressman Antonio Delgado who was picked to serve as lieutenant governor […]