Monday, February 6 — On this date in 1899, the Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris, concluding the Spanish-American War of 1898. The treaty, negotiated in Paris the previous December, was opposed by 27 senators — not opposed to peace but […]
Rep. Engel Statement on The President’s Nomination of Neil Gorsuch For The Supreme Court Washington D.C.—Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement on the President’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court Justice: “Tonight, the President shocked no one […]
Dear Editor, While faith matters normally don’t interest me, the title of Reverend Russell’s January 8, 2017 opinion piece, “It’s not Science, It’s Fact” drew my attention. According to Reverend Russell’s thesis, the Bible is not only “fact”, it is […]
SENATOR KLEIN PENS LETTER TO DOT REQUESTING INCREASED PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASURES OUTSIDE LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOWING LAST WEEK’S ACCIDENT Bronx, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) penned a letter to acting Bronx Borough Commissioner of the Department of Transportation […]
The Ultimate Game Changer: Domino’s® Locations Throughout New York Add Full Ordering on Messenger Customers in New York can now place any order on Messenger, just in time for the big game NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2017 – Domino’s has […]
I’m glad that the Senate adopted a much-needed piece of legislation that I sponsored today that will help prevent teen suicide, an issue that disproportionately affects Latinas. One in seven Latino youths attempt suicide and educators need the tools to […]
Independent Democratic Conference Announces Immigrant Defense Coalition Albany, NY — After the Trump administration issued an un-American executive order and ramped up anti-immigration rhetoric and policies, the New York Senate Independent Democratic Conference announced a major initiative to protect immigrant […]
Senate passes bills to make Pokémon a no go near dangerous sex offenders Albany, NY — The New York State Senate today passed two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) that protect children from high level sexual […]
Saturday, February 4 — Adding poignancy to Black History Month, today marks the birthday in 1913 of Rosa Parks, a community activist who became a symbol of the fight for civil equality. Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her […]
Eva Moskowitz Releases Statement on Betsy DeVos Confirmation New York, NY — After the U.S. Senate HELP Committee voted on Tuesday to approve the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary, Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy released […]
Senator Jose Peralta joins the Independent Democratic Conference New York, NY — Senator Jose Peralta (D-Queens) joined the Independent Democratic Conference on Thursday, expanding the conference to eight members. “Today’s political climate demands that progressive legislators take bold action to […]
Friday, February 3 — It may be hard to credit, but there used to be a time when the public sphere wasn’t filled with squabbling about income tax rates. The familiar noise began 104 years ago today, when the 16th Amendment […]
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