Tag: New York

Judge Tosses Racial Justice Activists’ Bid to End NYC Gifted & Talented Program

New York State Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to end New York City’s Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs for young children, which a racial justice advocacy group accused of exacerbating racial segregation in the city. The March 2021 suit was brought against New York City in March 2021 by youth group IntegrateNYC on…


Protestors Against WHO Global Pandemic Treaty Rally Outside UN Headquarters

NEW YORK—About 100 New Yorkers of varied backgrounds gathered near the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan on May 24 to protest against a global pandemic treaty being negotiated under the WHO. “New York Freedom Rally hosted a peaceful demonstration outside the United Nations to protest the global pandemic treaty currently being proposed in Geneva, Switzerland….


Judges Rule Trump, Children Must Testify in New York Investigation

Former President Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in the investigation headed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a panel of judges ruled on May 26. The panel of New York Supreme Court justices said that the Trumps had not proven that they were “treated differently from any similarly situated persons,”…


NY Gov. Hochul Suggests Raising Gun Purchase Age Limit After Texas Mass Shooting

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday that she wants to work with the legislature to raise the age limit for some gun purchases in the Empire State. “I have a question to ask: How does an 18-year-old purchase an AR-15 in the State of New York, State of Texas? That person’s not old…


Fleet Week Kicks Off in New York With Parade of Ships

New York put on a beautiful morning on May 25 to welcome visiting naval vessels in the city to celebrate Fleet Week. After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the event returned—leading off with the traditional parade of ships into New York harbor and then up the Hudson River. Fleet Week is a celebration of…


LIVE: Fleet Week New York—Parade of Ships

Fleet Week New York 2022 is scheduled to begin early May 25 with a ceremonial parade of ships consisting of U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Navy vessels passing by the Statue of Liberty, Fort Hamilton, and One World Trade Center, from 6 to 8 a.m. ET, as they transit the New York Harbor….


Democrat Rep. Delgado Officially Announces Resignation on House Floor

Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) formally gave notice during a brief pro forma session of the House of Representatives that he will resign his office on May 25. Delgado’s retirement was announced weeks back, when Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped him as her lieutenant governor and running mate in the upcoming gubernatorial election. On…


Suspect Surrenders in Fatal New York City Subway Shooting

NEW YORK—A man wanted in an apparently unprovoked fatal shooting aboard a New York City subway train surrendered to police on Tuesday, hours after authorities posted his name and photo on social media and implored the public to help find him. Andrew Abdullah, 25, turned himself in at a Manhattan precinct to face charges in…


NY Rejects Parents’ Appeal for Religious Exemption From Schoolchildren Vaccinations

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from parents who sought to challenge New York lawmakers’ decision that eliminated religious exemptions to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren. On Monday, the nation’s high court released an order (pdf) announcing their decision not to hear arguments in the case F.F., as Parent of Y.F. v. New York,…


Supreme Court Rejects NY Parents’ Appeal for Religious Exemption From Schoolchildren Vaccinations

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from parents who sought to challenge New York lawmakers’ decision that eliminated religious exemptions to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren. On Monday, the nation’s high court released an order (pdf) announcing their decision not to hear arguments in the case F.F., as Parent of Y.F. v. New York,…