Edwin J. Viera, Public News Service A federal bill could spell trouble for New York farmers. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act would remove local and state governments’ power to enact policies affecting farms. Studies show it could spell the end for more than 1,000 public health, safety and welfare laws. Michael Chameides, a member…
Nancy Brockman’s standout resting place — her gift to those left behind as she fought cancer — has been riling up neighbors as much as she did in life
Ohioans can now add a copy of their Ohio-issued driver’s license or ID card to their Apple Wallet. But don’t expect to use it as your ID when you go to your local polling place on Election Day. it won’t be accepted. The post Ohio’s new Mobile ID isn’t acceptable as a voting ID at your…
ITHACA, N.Y. — Workers at auto-parts manufacturer BorgWarner will remain on strike after they voted to reject a tentative agreement on Friday. The strike is now in its sixth day. […] The post BorgWarner workers reject second labor contract offer, strike to continue appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.When approving mayoral control for another two years, Albany lawmakers tweaked New York City’s governance model in an attempt to make its school board more inde…
New York City recorded 3,026 overdose deaths in 2022, the highest number since reporting started in 2000, according to the city Department of Health.
Nearly 1 in 3 K-12 students in Michigan missed 10% or more school days this past academic year, a tiny decrease from last year but still considerably higher than before the pandemic.The troublesome trend comes as state test scores show students have st…
With chronic high unemployment, industry losses and a declining population, Edgecombe leaders hope Natron battery plant will spark renewal. Can battery plant jump-start Edgecombe County’s sputtering economy? is a story from Carolina Public Press…
The Ithaca Police Department is investigating two reported incidents of “lewd acts” around the East Hill area that happened Thursday night.