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Monday, April 15, 2024
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire
Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …
NY faith leaders help people address 'ecological grief'
As the impacts of climate change grow, New Yorkers and people across the country are grieving for the environment. Ecological grief, also known as …
New York Senate pushes for more ballot access
Just a week into the legislative session, New York lawmakers are moving to uphold democracy and expand voting rights. The state Senate passed a …
Why Israeli politics matter in NYC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly sparked major demonstrations in New York City on Friday…
Experts Guide NYers During National Preparedness Month
Experts are advising New Yorkers about how to stay safe during natural disasters as part of National Preparedness Month. New York has been preparing …
Ticonderoga Has Big Plans for Downtown Revitalization Grant
The Town of Ticonderoga has received a Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant from the state. The $10 million grant will go toward a series of …
Numerous Reasons Why People Delay End-of-Life Planning
August is National Make-A-Will Month, which experts say is an opportune time for New Yorkers to begin end-of-life planning. According to a 2021 …
Numerosas razones por las que las personas retrasan la planificación del final de la vida
Agosto es el Mes Nacional de Hacer un Testamento, un momento oportuno para que los neoyorquinos comiencen a planificar el final de la vida, segú…
East Buffalo Tops Store Reopens Amid Neighborhood Ambivalence
The Tops supermarket in Buffalo, where a racially-motivated gunman killed 10 people and injured three, has reopened today, almost two months since …
HEAL Grant Bolsters Workers' Center Programs in Central NY
An organization in Central New York is getting a funding boost to help workers who are still struggling with the financial effects of the pandemic…
As Anti-Asian Violence Continues, NY Groups Host Community Safety Trainings
NEW YORK -- Police data show New York City saw a 368% increase in assaults against Asian residents in September, compared with the same time last …
Groups Advocate for Sainthood of NY Chaplain Who Died in 9/11 Attacks
NEW YORK -- With the 20th anniversary of the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks, a Catholic LGBTQ organization is launching a campaign advocating for the …
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