New York
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Columbia U. climate research 'biased' by fossil fuel funding
A new report contends fossil fuel funding has biased Columbia University's climate research. The report, by two Columbia students, shows the …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
New study shows minimum wage hikes don’t mean job losses
A new study found minimum wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Proposed ‘EATS’ Act could devour NY agriculture laws
A federal bill could spell trouble for New York farmers. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act would remove local and state governments' …
Hudson, NY, holds its 4th Annual Latinx Festival
Hudson, New York will hold its fourth annual Latinx Festival on Sunday. The festival celebrates a wide range of cultures through food, dancing and …
NY groups expand support for federal voting rights bills
New York groups are building support with federal lawmakers for several voting-rights bills. In passing the Freedom to Vote Act, the John R…
Critics: Gov. Hochul slacking on meeting 2030 climate goals
Environmental critics feel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is not doing enough to meet the state's 2030 climate goals. The concerns come after Hochul …
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 …
NYC nonprofit helps communities fight food insecurity
A New York City nonprofit is helping communities fight food insecurity. Rethink Food began in 2017 with the mission of taking excess food from top …
NY Indigenous women use seaweed to conserve shellfish
By Alexandra Talty for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
NYS law gives freelancers labor protections
A newly enacted law provides New York freelancers with labor protections. The "Freelance Isn't Free Act" prevents companies from not paying …
Proposals ending taxes on tips have mixed results for NYers
National proposals to end taxes on tips might have mixed effects on New Yorkers. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have …
Nationally proposed medical debt policies can aid NYers
New Yorkers could see relief from medical debt if several national proposals move forward. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new …