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NY State Ed Cancels June Regents Exams

State Board of Regents Chancellor Dr. Betty Rosa announced today that New York’s high school Regents exams scheduled for June will be canceled. Also, the Board of Regents today adopted emergency regulations to ease the burdens and provide important flexibility […]

by · April 6, 2020 · Education, Education News, News
Assembly Passes Emergency Coronavirus Appropriations Bill

Assembly Passes Emergency Coronavirus Appropriations Bill

This week, we learned of the first confirmed case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State.   “The Assembly Minority Conference stands ready to assist in the prevention and containment of the coronavirus. We have seen […]

by · April 3, 2020 · Government, Health, News
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AG James Voices Support for Legalization of Surrogacy in New York

Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in support of legalizing gestational surrogacy in New York: “Our antiquated surrogacy ban makes it prohibitively expensive and burdensome for many New Yorkers to become parents. Countless families, particularly members of the […]

by · February 13, 2020 · Family, LGBT Issues, News
WYSK: UNIONS FOR AMAZON BUT NOT CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

WYSK: UNIONS FOR AMAZON BUT NOT CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

You should know it was very interesting to sit down during the Amazon hearing at City Council. I listened closely as Council Members questioned the leaders of Amazon in City Council Chambers yesterday. As you know, Amazon entered into negotiations […]

Where The Pols Are, January 29

Where The Pols Are, January 29

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public appearances or interviews yet scheduled. At 9:30 a.m., the Assembly and Senate hold a joint legislative hearing on the public protection portion of the governor’s 2019-20 budget, Hearing Room B, LOB, […]

Where The Pols Are, January 25

Where The Pols Are, January 25

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public schedule. At 7:45 a.m., former NYC Council President Melissa Mark-Viverito, now a public advocate candidate, greets commuters at the Borough Hall 2, 3, 4, 5 Train Station, Court Street, […]

Where The Pols Are, January 24

Where The Pols Are, January 24

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public events At 8 a.m., NYC Councilman Andy King will be attending the Clergy Coalition of the 47th NYPD Precinct Annual Prayer Breakfast, Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Rd., the Bronx. […]

Young protester Carla Cruz gets into the face of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., on the steps of the Bronx County Courthouse.--Photo by David Greene

Where The Pols Are, December 4

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public schedule. On Tuesday morning, First Lady Chirlane McCray will attend the Robin Hood Foundation Heroes Breakfast. 8 AM – State Attorney General-elect Letitia James tours the UPS headquarters and meets with […]

Special Election Day is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.

Where The Pols Are, September 13 — Primary Day edition

It’s Primary Day in the Bronx. Don’t forget to vote. 10:00 AM – The New York City Campaign Finance Board meets, Joseph A. O’Hare S.J. boardroom, 100 Church St., 12th floor, Manhattan. 10:00 AM – Amanda Septimo votes at P.S. 48 […]

Bronx Primary Election Guide for September 13

Bronx Primary Election Guide for September 13

The state primaries are on Thursday, September 13th. On Thursday, Bronx voters will cast their ballots in the primary election contests for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, in addition to races for state Senate, Assembly and other political party […]

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Where The Pols Are, July 7

CM Andy King hosts street co-naming ceremony honoring the memory of community activist, Ms. Burmadine Hinds at the southwest corner of White Plains Road and East 228th Street. 3PM

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The Bronx In Brief: Familia street-naming, dockless bike share and other news

Mayor de Blasio Delivered Remarks at Street Co-naming Ceremony in Honor of Det. Miosotis Familia “There are so many powerful messages in the life of Miosotis Familia. A guardian angel for the people of this community and a guardian angel […]

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Where The Pols Are, May 14

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with no public schedule. Mayor Bill de Blasio is traveling to Washington, D.C. to deliver remarks at the Center for American Progress’ 2018 Ideas Conference, and later appears live on SiriusXM POTUS’ The Midday […]

Where The Pols Are, February 21

Where The Pols Are, February 21

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Where The Pols Are, 12/26

Tuesday, December 26 Governor Cuomo is in Albany. Mayor Bill de Blasio is in New York City. There are no public events scheduled. Comptroller Scott Stringer has no public schedule. Public Advocate Letitia James has no public schedule. — Compiled […]