Politics
Rep. Jeffries: Trump Orders MAGA to Shut Gov't Down
- Politics
- 1 month ago
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats remain committed to putting People Over Politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening to shut down the government
- Politics
- 1 month ago
Malliotakis Cheers Billie Jean King's Gold Medal
- Politics
- 1 month ago
The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis icon Billie Jean King, a trailblazer and champion for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports. The legislation’s passage comes as we approach the 51st anniversary of Billie Jean King defeating Bobby Riggs, on September 20, 1973. It is the first time a female athlete will receive the nation’s highest civilian honor.
- Politics
- 1 month ago
UFT Could Support Citywide School Cell Phone Ban
- Education
- 1 month ago
Snapshot UFT survey found two-thirds of educators support citywide ban
- Education
- 1 month ago
Expanded Judgeships Highlight Diversity In Brooklyn Courts
- Politics
- 1 month ago
Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent efforts to expand the number of judges in Kings County mark a significant step toward reducing the overwhelming backlog of cases in Brooklyn courts. Brooklyn, as one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in New York, will benefit from the addition of new judges, which promises to alleviate the strain on the judicial system and deliver more timely justice to its residents.
- Politics
- 1 month ago
NYPD Chief Edward Caban’s Full Resignation Letter
- Politics
- 1 month ago
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned on September 12, 2024, amid a federal corruption investigation. The investigation has led to searches of several of Mayor Adams’ close associates. The probe has caused a significant distraction for the NYPD. In his resignation email, Caban emphasized that he wanted to focus entirely on the department’s work and the safety of its officers.
- Politics
- 1 month ago
7 Judges Nominated To Become Supreme Court Justices In Brooklyn
- Politics
- 1 month ago
At the recent Kings County Democratic Party Judicial Convention, seven nominees were selected to run for Supreme Court Justice for the Democrats.
- Politics
- 1 month ago
NY's Uninsured Health Equity Program: A National Model
- Health + Wellness
- 1 month ago
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program has released two significant observational studies that highlight its effectiveness in improving the health of uninsured patients. The studies, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) and the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice (JPHMP), showcase NYC Care as a national model for municipalities aiming to enhance healthcare access for uninsured populations.
- Health + Wellness
- 1 month ago