Wednesday, September 13, 2017
FPWA CEO on the National Poverty Rate: 'There is Much Work That Needs to Be Done'
The following statement was issued today by Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA).
While the poverty rate has declined to 12.7 percent signaling, in general, movement in the right direction, 40.6 million Americans still live in poverty, and some, like seniors, are actually experiencing a rise in poverty.
The good news is that we have climbed out of the Great recession, unemployment has dropped while income coming into households has increased, and the percentage of people without health insurance is down. The continuing bad news, however, is that wages in many localities and states still are not high enough to meet the basic cost of living; the price and access to education continues to be a challenge for the poor; and we have a proposed budget that threatens to cut key federal programs that provide critical supports to the more than 40 million struggling every day to make ends meet.
There is much work that needs to be done. We cannot afford to jeopardize tax credits or safety net programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Social Security, Medicaid, and housing assistance that sustain low-income families. Now is not the time to start cutting federal programs for our most vulnerable populations as the Trump Administration and the GOP led Congress has proposed, but rather to continue investing in the programs and supports that build opportunity for all.
The good news is that we have climbed out of the Great recession, unemployment has dropped while income coming into households has increased, and the percentage of people without health insurance is down. The continuing bad news, however, is that wages in many localities and states still are not high enough to meet the basic cost of living; the price and access to education continues to be a challenge for the poor; and we have a proposed budget that threatens to cut key federal programs that provide critical supports to the more than 40 million struggling every day to make ends meet.
There is much work that needs to be done. We cannot afford to jeopardize tax credits or safety net programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Social Security, Medicaid, and housing assistance that sustain low-income families. Now is not the time to start cutting federal programs for our most vulnerable populations as the Trump Administration and the GOP led Congress has proposed, but rather to continue investing in the programs and supports that build opportunity for all.
Source: Mercury
Scandal-Plagued Park Slope Senior Center Will Soon Become High-End Rentals
by
The long, complicated (and often very sad) saga
concerning the Prospect Park Residence nursing home looks to be coming
to a close under new ownership. Unsurprisingly, luxury real estate is in
the future for the prized northwest corner of Prospect Park.
Harlem-based developers Sugar Hill Capital Partners filed
plans to convert the 198-unit facility to 67 rental apartments,
according to The Real Deal.
Amenities throughout the nine-story, 139,652-square-foot building will
include a pet spa, wine vault, play room, bike storage, fitness center,
and roof terrace. The architect of record for the conversion is the IBI
Group.
The building’s previous owner, Haysha Deitsch, purchased
the building for $40 million in 2006, and years of fighting over its
fate followed. There were accusations of neglect and lawsuits from both sides of the aisle, with reports that Deitsch served rotten food to seniors and cut off their air conditioning.
Click here for the full article.
Source: Curbe NEW YORK (via The Empire Report)
Sputtering Subways Threaten Cuomo's Infrastructure Image
By Dana Rubinstein and Jimmy Vielkind
Dressed in pale dress trousers
and work boots, Gov. Andrew Cuomo grasped an industrial vacuum known as
a Vac-Tron and sucked up a pile of litter from the subway tracks in
Union Square last week.
The event was ostensibly about cleaning up garbage and reducing track
fires, but it was also about tidying up the governor’s carefully
crafted image as the kind of executive who can make the trains run on
time.
In New York City, where the subways have suffered a meltdown over
the past six months, Cuomo’s name has instead become synonymous with the
system’s neglect. In polls, riders have blamed him for the
deteriorating service, and a Twitter hashtag #CuomosMTA has catalogued
the system’s problems throughout the summer. “Tired of New York’s subways? Blame Andrew Cuomo” read one New York Times op-ed.
Click here for the full article.
Source: Politico (via The Empire Report)
Schumer Noncommittal on Sanders's 'Medicare for All' Bill
By Jordain Carney
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is staying on the sidelines on a single-payer health care bill being rolled out this week by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
"Democrats
believe that health care is a right for all, and there are many
different bills out there. There are many good ones," Schumer told
reporters during a weekly leadership press conference.
Schumer was asked what he would "say" about the legislation being unveiled Wednesday by the Independent senator.
Click here for summary.
Source: The Hill (via The Empire Report)
US Report Finds $1.4B Problem in New York's Medicaid Program
By David Klepper, Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state paid out an estimated $1.4 billion in
Medicaid funds for long-term care providers who didn't follow the
state's rules for the program, according to a federal review of the
state's Medicaid system published Tuesday.
The report, from the Office of the Inspector General, revealed a
large number of providers who failed to document patient assessments,
provide community-based services or provide written care plans to
patients, all requirements spelled out in their contracts with the
state.
Click here for summary.
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle (via The Empire Report)
Nathan Kline Institute Scientists Receive Major Federal Funding for Alzheimer’s Research
ORANGEBURG, NY - The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) announced today it has secured $20 million in federal grant funding to support Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research. Five multi-year grants were recently awarded to three research scientists at the Institute’s Center for Dementia Research (CDR).
These awards include a highly prestigious Program Project Grant awarded to the CDR’s Director, Ralph Nixon, PhD., MD. Program Project Grants, funded by the National Institute of Health, support multiple teams of researchers, who closely collaborate using complementary approaches to clarify a fundamental aspect of AD that holds special promise for understanding its causes and developing novel therapies. The CDR Program Project addresses prominent defects appearing early in AD that hinder the ability of brain cells to eliminate “cellular garbage," which is the damaged and potentially toxic cell material that accumulates as the brain ages and faces other disease risk factors. The discovery by CDR scientists of this striking failure of cellular clearance in AD brains has stimulated research world-wide, revealing promising new targets for drug development to slow or prevent AD.
“We are gratified that NIH places strong confidence in the AD research programs at the CDR and their promise for pioneering innovative, more effective therapies for AD and related dementias.” said Dr. Nixon, who is also a member of NYS Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Two other CDR researchers, Efrat Levy, PhD and Helen Scharfman PhD., have been awarded grants from the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Levy received funding for her work in studying the mechanisms by which a genetic variant might inhibit the formation of amyloid beta, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Sharfman’s work seeks to understand why certain neurons in the brain’s memory center become abnormally hyper-active, even before clinical symptoms of AD develop. In addition to the funding for their AD research, Dr. Levy and Dr. Scharfman also received funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute of Mental Health respectively, in support of complementary studies.
The awards were announced during a visit by New York State Senator David Carlucci to NKI at which CDR scientists presented their work and provided a tour of their laboratories. Senator Carlucci’s appropriation in a past state budget for a state-of-the-art microscope was an important factor that helped NKI investigators garner these highly-competitive federal research grants.
“We are very proud of the scientific progress that Dr. Nixon and his team are making, and are very appreciative of Senator Carlucci’s support. We believe this research will lead to new methods for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in the future” said Dr. Donald Goff, Director of the Nathan Kline Institute.
Founded in 1952, the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health that is nationally and internationally renowned for its pioneering contributions to psychiatric research. In addition to the Center for Dementia Research, the Nathan Kline Institute is a leader in the areas of schizophrenia, mood disorders and childhood development. Its Social Solutions Division works closely with Office of Mental Health to improve services to disadvantaged communities.
Source: New York State Office of Mental Health
These awards include a highly prestigious Program Project Grant awarded to the CDR’s Director, Ralph Nixon, PhD., MD. Program Project Grants, funded by the National Institute of Health, support multiple teams of researchers, who closely collaborate using complementary approaches to clarify a fundamental aspect of AD that holds special promise for understanding its causes and developing novel therapies. The CDR Program Project addresses prominent defects appearing early in AD that hinder the ability of brain cells to eliminate “cellular garbage," which is the damaged and potentially toxic cell material that accumulates as the brain ages and faces other disease risk factors. The discovery by CDR scientists of this striking failure of cellular clearance in AD brains has stimulated research world-wide, revealing promising new targets for drug development to slow or prevent AD.
“We are gratified that NIH places strong confidence in the AD research programs at the CDR and their promise for pioneering innovative, more effective therapies for AD and related dementias.” said Dr. Nixon, who is also a member of NYS Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Two other CDR researchers, Efrat Levy, PhD and Helen Scharfman PhD., have been awarded grants from the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Levy received funding for her work in studying the mechanisms by which a genetic variant might inhibit the formation of amyloid beta, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Sharfman’s work seeks to understand why certain neurons in the brain’s memory center become abnormally hyper-active, even before clinical symptoms of AD develop. In addition to the funding for their AD research, Dr. Levy and Dr. Scharfman also received funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute of Mental Health respectively, in support of complementary studies.
The awards were announced during a visit by New York State Senator David Carlucci to NKI at which CDR scientists presented their work and provided a tour of their laboratories. Senator Carlucci’s appropriation in a past state budget for a state-of-the-art microscope was an important factor that helped NKI investigators garner these highly-competitive federal research grants.
“We are very proud of the scientific progress that Dr. Nixon and his team are making, and are very appreciative of Senator Carlucci’s support. We believe this research will lead to new methods for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in the future” said Dr. Donald Goff, Director of the Nathan Kline Institute.
Founded in 1952, the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health that is nationally and internationally renowned for its pioneering contributions to psychiatric research. In addition to the Center for Dementia Research, the Nathan Kline Institute is a leader in the areas of schizophrenia, mood disorders and childhood development. Its Social Solutions Division works closely with Office of Mental Health to improve services to disadvantaged communities.
Source: New York State Office of Mental Health
New York City Primary Election Results
Mayor Bill de Blasio won the Democratic mayoral primary in New
York City on Tuesday night, defeating Sal F. Albanese, a former city
councilman, and three other challengers. He'll compete against Nicole
Malliotakis, a Republican assemblywoman, in the general election on Nov.
7.
Primary voters also chose among candidates for City Council,
public advocate, and also district attorney in Manhattan and in
Brooklyn.
New York City Mayor
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Vote | Pct. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill de Blasio* | 324,021 | 74.6% | |
| Sal Albanese | 66,221 | 15.2 | |
| Michael Tolkin | 20,252 | 4.7 | |
| Robert Gangi | 13,463 | 3.1 | |
| Richard Bashner | 10,442 | 2.4 |
99% reporting
(5,834 of 5,901 precincts)
* Incumbent
Click here for the full listing.
Source: The New York Times
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Gay Rights Activist Edith Windsor Passes Away
Source: Wochit News
Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo
"I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend Edith Windsor. Edie was an iconic New Yorker who carried on the fight for equality and achieved an historic victory on the path to justice. She embodied the New York spirit, taking it upon herself to tear down barriers for others and ensure marriage equality was the law of the land. I will always admire her strength and her perseverance in the face of adversity. I will never forget her, and, on behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my deepest condolences to those who loved her and have been touched by her work and her advocacy."
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
From The G-Man salutes the accomplishments, legacy and life of Ms. Windsor with the following video, which was published on YouTube on November 22, 2016. May she forever be remembered, and may she forever rest in peace.
Source: Twenty Summers
The Power of the Pen: New Bill Signed Into Law
On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, the President signed into law:
H.R. 3732, the "Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and
Jose Overseas Act," which increases, from $1 million to $25 million, the
cap for Fiscal Years (FY) 2017 and 2018
on the amount that HHS may spend for the provision of assistance to
repatriated U.S. citizens.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on 'The Vietnam War'
Documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick talked about their latest film for PBS called The Vietnam War.
Source: C-SPAN
Trailblazers in Black History: John Witherspoon
Comedian John Witherspoon was born on January 27, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as John Weatherspoon. He is known for his work on The Wayans Bros. (1995), Friday (1995) and The Boondocks (2005). He has been married to Angela Robinson Witherspoon since 1988.
This video was published on YouTube on May 2, 2016.
Sources: IMDb and The Hip-Hop Spot
Sanders to Host Emergency Hurricane Meeting for Clergy Members
New York State
Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) is
hosting an emergency meeting for all clergy leaders in the 10th
Senatorial District concerning Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
"With the
recent disaster of the hurricanes, it is important that we educate
ourselves on how to be prepared for such occurrence in the future and
work together to assist the affected people," said Senator Sanders.
The event will be held at Faith Assembly Church, 120-13 101st Ave, Jamaica, NY, on September 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Call (718) 523-3069 for additional information or to confirm your attendance.
Source: The Office of State Senator James Sanders, Jr.
'Reversing the Stigma': A Documentary About Addiction and Recovery in New York State
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today
announced the upcoming release of a new documentary about addiction and
recovery and the stigmas that surround them. “Reversing the Stigma”
highlights the work being done in New York State to combat addiction and
reminds viewers that addiction is a chronic disease that is treatable.
The film, narrated by acclaimed television journalist Laurie Dhue,
profiles multiple people in various stages of recovery, who share their
stories and experiences. “Reversing the Stigma” was produced by OASAS
and the New York State Media Service Center.
The film will premiere throughout New York during the month of
September, which is National Recovery Month. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
issued a proclamation marking the observance in New York State, which
can be viewed here. This year’s National Recovery Month theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Strengthen Families and Communities.”
“There has been a long held belief that addiction only affects
certain people, but the recent opioid epidemic has shown that it impacts
people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, languages and religions,”
said OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez. “This
documentary is key to helping people understand that addiction is a
disease and recovery is possible. We thank Governor Cuomo for giving us
the opportunity to tell these stories, and for all of his efforts to
help reverse the stigma against people with substance use disorder.”
Dhue, a former television news anchor who hosted programs on CNN,
MSNBC, and Fox News, speaks throughout the film about her own nearly
two-decades-long struggle with addiction, as well as her own recovery
process. Along with interviews from New Yorkers in recovery, care
professionals and New York State leaders, the documentary also examines
stigma and the steps New York State is taking to address addiction and
support people whose lives it has touched.
In 2015, opioid overdose deaths rose by 16 percent across the country
compared to 2014, while in New York State, deaths rose by more than 28
percent, to a total of 2,184. With those numbers, New York is continuing
to take steps to increase access to prevention, treatment, and recovery
services. Last year, approximately 232,000 individuals received
treatment for a substance use disorder in OASAS-certified treatment
programs, with an average daily enrollment of about 98,000.
The state is also working to cut down on the number of opioid
prescriptions issued. Last year, the Governor signed a law to reduce the
limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain from 30 days to 7 days,
and to mandate education on addiction and pain management for
prescribers. Those steps resulted in 650,000 fewer opioid prescriptions
being written in New York State, in the first year that the law was in
effect.
“Reversing the Stigma” will premiere at the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State annual conference in Buffalo on September 18. A schedule of showings throughout New York State can be found here.
“Reversing the Stigma” will premiere at the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State annual conference in Buffalo on September 18. A schedule of showings throughout New York State can be found here.
New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose
loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the
state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPELine at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).
Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, community residence, or outpatient care can be found using the new and improved NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard here
Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, community residence, or outpatient care can be found using the new and improved NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard here
Visit www.combatheroin.ny.gov
Source: The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
Spelman College Becomes Second Women’s Only HBCU to Admit Transgender Students
Spelman College’s announcement that they will open admissions and
enrollment to transgender students is being considered a big step for
transgender awareness and equality.
The institution will become the second
exclusively for women Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
to implement the policy change when they begin admitting transgender
students in the fall 2019. Bennett College was the first to revise the policy in January.
“Like same-sex colleges all over the country,
Spelman is taking into account evolving definitions of gender identity
in a changing world and taking steps to ensure that our policies and
plans reflect those changes in a manner that is consistent with our
mission and the law,” Mary S. Campbell, the school’s president, stated
in a letter on September 5.
Click here for the full article.
Hope Hicks Named White House Communications Director
WASHINGTON — Hope Hicks, the longtime aide to President Donald Trump
who’d been serving as the interim White House communications director,
will now lead the communications team on a permanent basis.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told NBC News of the move Tuesday.
Hicks becomes the third full-time communications director, officially replacing Anthony Scaramucci, who was fired in July, just 10 days into the job.
Click here for the full article.
Hillary Clinton ‘Convinced’ Trump Associates Colluded With Russia
Hillary Clinton is “convinced” that people associated with President
Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to help influence the
outcome of the 2016 election, the former presidential candidate said in
an interview published Monday night.
"There certainly was communication and there certainly was an understanding of some sort," Clinton told USA Today.
"I'm convinced of it," she added, when asked
whether there was collusion. "I happen to believe in the rule of law and
believe in evidence, so I'm not going to go off and make all kinds of
outrageous claims. But if you look at what we've learned since, it's
pretty troubling."
Click here for the full article.
White Teens Hang a Biracial 8-Year-Old From a Tree in New Hampshire
It's hard to say what the worst part of this story is: The fact that
some white teens in Claremont, New Hampshire thought it would be funny
to lynch a little brown kid or that the police are protecting the teens.
Two weeks ago, Cassandra Merlin's son was airlifted to a hospital in Dartmouth after he was viciously hung from a tree and left to die:
[Lorrie] Slattery said she was able to recount what happened from her
grandson’s 11-year-old sister and other children present (there were no
adults), and that her grandson and some teens were playing in a yard on
Aug. 28 when the teens started calling the little boy “racial epithets”
and throwing sticks and rocks at his legs.
Some or all of the teens allegedly stepped up on a picnic table and grabbed a nearby rope that had been part of a tire swing, Slattery said.
“The (teenagers) said, ‘Look at this,’ supposedly putting the rope around their necks,” Slattery said. “One boy said to (her grandson), ‘Let’s do this,’ and then pushed him off the picnic table and hung him.
”The boy swung back and forth by his neck three times before he was able to remove the rope from his neck; Slattery said none of the teens came to his aid.
Some or all of the teens allegedly stepped up on a picnic table and grabbed a nearby rope that had been part of a tire swing, Slattery said.
“The (teenagers) said, ‘Look at this,’ supposedly putting the rope around their necks,” Slattery said. “One boy said to (her grandson), ‘Let’s do this,’ and then pushed him off the picnic table and hung him.
”The boy swung back and forth by his neck three times before he was able to remove the rope from his neck; Slattery said none of the teens came to his aid.
Click here for the full article.
Source: The Daily Banter
$2.2 Million for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure
Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced $2.2 million from the Environmental Protection Fund is now available in rebates for municipalities to purchase or lease electric, (plug-in hybrid or battery) or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for municipal fleet use, and for installation of public charging or fuel cell refueling infrastructure. The State's zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure investments will advance the Governor's clean transportation and climate change goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
"New York is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, just as we have already significantly reduced emissions from electric power," Governor Cuomo said. "These investments are part of New York's focus, at all levels of government, to build cutting-edge, resilient infrastructure, generate more energy from renewable sources, and support a cleaner, greener, more sustainable New York for all."
This rebate program will be administered by DEC through the New York State Grants Gateway. DEC will accept applications from municipalities for rebates beginning Tuesday, September, 12 through May 31, 2018. Funding available through round two is included below.
Clean Vehicle Rebates: $200,000
Costs incurred by a municipality on or after April 1, 2016, to own, or lease for at least 36 months, a new clean vehicle for its fleet are eligible. Rebates of $2,500 are available for vehicles with a 10-50-mile electric range; $5,000 rebates are available for vehicles with a 50+ mile-electric range.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Infrastructure Rebates: $1,000,000
Costs incurred by a municipality to install Level 2 networked chargers or provide charging stations that offer Direct Current Fast Charging service are eligible, up to $8,000 per port or $32,000 per fast charger pedestal, limited to $250,000 per location. A match equal to 20 percent of the rebate request is required.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Infrastructure Rebates: $1,000,000
Costs incurred during the contract term by a municipality to install or contribute to installation of a facility for refueling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are eligible, with a required match equal to 20 percent of the rebate request. Limited to $250,000 per facility.
In round one of the ZEV rebates, municipalities purchased 79 clean vehicles and were awarded rebates to install 194 new ports of public charging capacity.
DEC's rebates for municipalities complement Governor Cuomo's Drive Clean Rebate initiative, which provides New York residents with rebates of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in hybrid electric car, all-electric car, or hydrogen fuel cell car. The initiative is managed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. More than 30 different types of electric cars are available for consumers and can be found on the Drive Clean Rebate website.
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "DEC is pleased to support municipalities in their efforts to transition to their municipal fleets to clean vehicles and install clean vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for their communities. Forward-thinking municipalities like our 208 registered Climate Smart Communities are key players in New York's greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy."
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Alicia Barton said, "Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, the State is supporting initiatives that will lead to the reduction of harmful emissions from the transportation sector. The actions that municipalities and local governments are taking to electrify their fleets will ensure a more sustainable and cleaner future for communities across the state."
These rebates advance the state's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 under Governor Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision strategy. ZEVs have the potential to reduce emissions by as much as 75 percent per mile. The rebates will also help New York meet commitments as part of the Multi-State ZEV Partnership, which aims to put 3.3 million ZEVs on U.S. roads by 2025.
For questions about municipal clean vehicle/ZEV infrastructure rebates, email ZEVrebate@dec.ny.gov or contact DEC's Office of Climate Change at 518-402-8448.
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Could Recent Hurricanes Hurt New York's Chances for FEMA Aid?
Hurricanes in the southern U.S. have captured the nation's attention,
and the federal funding used to help communities recover. That's
concerning some in New York, where state lawmakers are still seeking
federal aid for the months-long flooding along Lake Ontario.
Click here for the full audio report.
Source: WRVO Public Media (via The Empire Report)
Goodbye Common Core: NY's New English, Math Standards Are Here
ALBANY — New York education leaders approved English and math
standards Monday for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade, not
quite replacing but substantially revising the controversial Common
Core standards that rolled out in classrooms statewide five years ago.
The approval by the state Board of Regents follows two years of
review and revision by more than 100 teachers, administrators, parents
and early childhood specialists across the state.
Dubbed the Next Generation Learning Standards, the new
standards dictate what students should know and be able to do by the end
of each grade and were designed to make up for what the previous
standards lacked — an emphasis on play and curiosity among young
students, age-appropriate education, and flexibility when it comes to
measuring students of different abilities and languages.
Click here for the full article.
Source: timesunion.com (via The Empire Report)
A Harlem Republican Is Mulling A Bid For US Senate In 2018
By Darren Sands
John Burnett, a Harlem Republican who ran for New York City
comptroller in 2013, and was a delegate to the 2016 Republican National
Convention, is considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2018, he told
BuzzFeed News.
Burnett is weighing whether to join a Senate
primary for the chance to try and unseat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who is
considered to be a possible Democratic presidential contender in 2020,
but has said she plans on running to keep her Senate seat and staying
there. Any Republican challenger to her Senate seat would face a highly
challenging race: She won re-election in 2012 with 72% of the vote in
blue New York.
Click here for the full article.
Source: BuzzFeedNews (via The Empire Report)
What to Watch Across New York on Primary Day
By Matthew Hamilton
From Buffalo to Long Island., these local primary elections are worth paying attention to.
Polls open at 6 a.m. in New York City and Nassau, Suffolk,
Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Erie counties, and at noon
everywhere else. Polls close at 9 p.m. statewide.
Here's what to watch on Tuesday:
Big city mayoral races
While eyes in the Capital Region will be focused on the Democratic
Albany mayoral primary, the state's other big cities — all
overwhelmingly Democratic like the capital — also have key Democratic
primaries for mayor.
In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio faces his first
re-election effort. The race was wide open in 2013, as Michael Bloomberg
exited. This time around, this race has been more of a dud.
A July NY1/Baruch College poll showed de Blasio was far outpacing
top Democratic challenger former City Councilman Sal Albanese
(Democrats Robert Gangi, Richard Bashner and Mike Tolkin also are
seeking the seat).
Click here for the full article.
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