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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NY: Social Justice

Los defensores del derecho al voto quieren que el Congreso asigne al menos 75 millones de dólares en el presupuesto del año fiscal 25. Aunque todavía es bastante bajo, es un aumento con respecto a los niveles de financiación del año fiscal 24. (Adobe Stock)
Grupos de NY amplían apoyo a proyectos de ley federales sobre derecho al voto

Los grupos de Nueva York están obteniendo apoyo de los legisladores federales para varios proyectos de ley sobre el derecho al voto. Al aprobar …

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At least one-third of schools are fully accessible in eleven of New York City's 32 community school districts. Once the projects currently in the pipeline are done, at least one-third of schools will be disability accessible. (Adobe Stock)
NYC public schools still not fully ADA compliant

Although classes are back in session, all New York City public schools still aren't entirely disability accessible. Reports find more than two …

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Al menos un tercio de las escuelas son totalmente accesibles en once de los 32 distritos escolares comunitarios de la ciudad de Nueva York. Una vez que se completen los proyectos actualmente en trámite, al menos un tercio de las escuelas serán accesibles para discapacitados. (Adobe Stock)
Escuelas públicas de NYC aún no cumplen plenamente con la ADA

Aunque las clases han vuelto a estar en sesión, todas las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York todavía no son completamente …

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The annual tax contributions of undocumented immigrants across the U.S. are higher than the state budgets of at least 13 states. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Undocumented NYers contribute billions in tax revenue

A new report says undocumented immigrant New Yorkers contribute $3 billion to local, state and federal tax revenue. The Institute on Taxation and …

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In response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement ending its free 500 phone minutes program, 40 people at New York's Batavia Processing Center went on hunger strikes, some for more than 24 hours. (Adobe Stock)
NY advocates denounce termination of free phone call program

New York human-rights groups want a program providing detained immigrants 500 free minutes of phone calls restored. Immigrations and Customs …

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Restaurants are the third-largest employer of young people ages 16 to 24 in New York. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Young NYers prioritize living-wage jobs at ballot box

A new report finds New York's rising cost of living and having living-wage jobs are priority issues for young voters. Research shows a single …

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Más allá de las leyes climáticas, la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos en dos casos podría anular regulaciones sobre políticas de salud, ya que la mayoría de las leyes de salud son regulaciones federales. (Adobe Stock)
Corte Suprema decidirá si mantiene la “deferencia Chevron”

Dos casos de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar el papel de las agencias federales a la hora de aclarar leyes ambiguas. Los …

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Los informes muestran que cerrar Mount Sinai Beth Israel significa enviar personas a Bellevue o al Hospital Tisch de NYU Langone, que tienen departamentos de emergencia de gran volumen con tiempos de espera de hasta tres horas. (Wikimedia Commons)
Hospital Mount Sinai Beth Israel cerrará el 12 de julio

Está previsto que el Hospital Mount Sinai Beth Israel de la ciudad de Nueva York cierre el 12 de julio. Mount Sinai Health Systems cita razones …

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Reports show closing Mount Sinai Beth Israel means sending people to Bellevue or NYU Langone's Tisch Hospital, which have high-volume emergency departments, with up to three-hour wait times. (Wikimedia Commons)
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital slated to close July 12

New York City's Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is slated to close on July 12. Mount Sinai Health Systems cites financial reasons since the hospital …

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In the documentary
Filmmaker documents parents' last moments as they use medical aid in dying

A new documentary series looks at medical aid in dying through the eyes of terminally ill people advocating for a peaceful passing on their own terms…

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En el documental
Cineasta documenta a los padres mientras utilizan la ayuda médica para morir

Una nueva serie documental analiza la ayuda médica para morir a través de los ojos de personas con enfermedades terminales que abogan por un…

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A report from the nonprofit Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project showed student demonstrations make up around one-third of all U.S. protests related to the Israel-Hamas War since it began. (Kalaya'an Mendoza)
NY group offers resources for student protestors, bystanders

New York groups are providing student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully, as the war between Israel and …

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