Domestic News

To Protect Net Neutrality, Schumer, Gillibrand Call To Reclassify Broadband As A Utility

As the comment period comes to a close for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposed rulemaking on its Open Internet order, Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, along with eleven Senate Democrats, are calling on the Commission to reclassify the […]

by · July 16, 2014 · Domestic News
Rep. Engel Passes Amendment To Compel Alternative Fuel For Federal Fleet

Rep. Engel Passes Amendment To Compel Alternative Fuel For Federal Fleet

Last week, Congressman Eliot Engel introduced and passed an amendment requiring the mandatory use of alternative fuel vehicles in the federal fleet was adopted into the FY2015 Budget, specificially the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations […]

by · July 16, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News

Chamber of Commerce’s Bronx Family Day

by · July 15, 2014 · Domestic News
Horses and the Heat: Is That All There Is At Play Here?

Horses and the Heat: Is That All There Is At Play Here?

The horse carriage debate is in the news again after a video went viral showing a carriage horse outside during a hot weather suspension. Posted to Youtube on July 2nd, the video shows carriage driver and industry spokesperson, Christina Hansen […]

Yesterday’s News From The New York City Council And The Mayor

Yesterday’s News From The New York City Council And The Mayor

Two of the best days of the year at my East Bronx elementary school were Field Day and the Spring Fair.  At each event, community was built outside the classroom and you could see the teachers in a different light. […]

by · July 12, 2014 · Domestic News, News

Marine Lost In Mexico Begins Trial

26 year old Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, a California native who faces six to 21 years in Mexican prison if he is convicted on weapons charged with weapons possession in Mexico, had his first court appearance yesterday and was denied immediate freedom […]

by · July 11, 2014 · Domestic News

U.S. Department of Education Launches ‘Excellent Educators for All Initiative’

As part of its efforts to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education, today the U.S. Department of Education is announcing the launch of the Excellent Educators for All Initiative. The initiative will help states and […]

by · July 9, 2014 · Domestic News

How does the US make the case for its interests in Ukraine?

by · July 6, 2014 · Domestic News, World News

President Obama Visits 1776, “An Incubator for All Sorts of Tech Startups”

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the economy at 1776, a tech startup hub in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson/ Text by Randy Paris) On the day before we celebrate America’s independence, President Obama […]

by · July 4, 2014 · Domestic News

Governor Cuomo and Governor Christie Receive Initial Report from Bi-State Special Panel on the Future Of The Port Authority

On Thursday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Governor Chris Christie announced that the Bi-State Special Panel on the Future of the Port Authority has provided a report following its initial 60 day review of the Port Authority of New York […]

by · July 4, 2014 · Domestic News

Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

“Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson moved our nation further along the path of progress by signing the Civil Rights Act. Since then, we have made significant headway in achieving greater equality throughout New York and the United States […]

by · July 3, 2014 · Domestic News

Statement From A.G. Schneiderman On 50th Anniversary Of Civil Rights Act Of 1964 Yesterday

“Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, one of the most significant milestones in our nation’s ongoing effort to ensure equal justice under the law and one set of rules for all […]

by · July 3, 2014 · Domestic News

White House Report On The Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid

Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report, Missed Opportunities: The Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid, which details the effects of state decisions regarding Medicaid expansion on access to care, financial security, overall health and well-being of […]

by · July 2, 2014 · Domestic News

Education Department Updates College Affordability and Transparency Lists

As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to keep college within reach for all Americans and encourage institutions to make the costs of college more transparent, the U.S. Department of Education updated college costs lists at its College Affordability and Transparency […]

by · July 1, 2014 · Domestic News

Congressman Crowley On Immigration Reform

On Friday, Congressman Joe Crowley released the statement below marking the one-year anniversary of the Senate passage of bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform, with no sign of similar action from Republican leadership in the House of Representatives: “It’s been 365 days […]

by · June 30, 2014 · Domestic News, Local News