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Governor Hochul Blasted for Bigotry on "Black Kids" Comment
Black children in the Bronx don't know what computers are. Those are the exact words from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who faced fierce and immediate backlash for the racially insensitive comments.
CEO Faces Big Backlash For Backing Pro-Hamas Protestors
Andrew Dudum, founder and CEO of Hims, recently posted to X with high praise for the anti-Israel protestors on college campuses across the United States.
Good News for Those Hit With Astronomical Toll By Mail Late Fees
The "Tollpayer Protection Act" passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly and establishes much needed change to how those who do not use an EZ Pass receive toll bills and any associated late fees and fines.
Sanders Throwing Hat Into The Ring Again For US Senate
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Monday that he will run for re-election for a fourth term as Senator from Vermont. Sanders first went to the Senate in 2006.
Tougher Penalties in NY for Assaulting Retail Workers
Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn) claims victory as her bill was signed into law Sunday by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill elevates an assault of a retail worker to a Class D felony in the Second Degree. The proposal recently included in the state budget will go into effect in October.
Senate Moves to Pass "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act"
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced a bill that would prevent any campus Hamas-sympathizers arrested and convicted of a crime stemming from anti-Israel protests from receiving any student loan bailout from taxpayers.
Analysis: GOP Eats Their Own, While Democrats Dig In and Defend.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife charging bribery, conspiracy, unlawful foreign influences, and money laundering. The Cuellars are alleged to have accepted nearly $600,000 in this scheme.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
State mandates climate and finance education in all NY schools
Students across New York from K-12 will now be required to learn climate theory.
No boots for you!
This is the first full winter where New York prohibitions against some outdoor clothing for severe cold/wet conditions is in effect.