New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will run for re-election instead. I have come to the conclusion that I must continue my work as attorney general. There are a number of important investigations and cases that …
Read More »NYC board of health passes resolution calling racism a ‘public health crisis’
New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene passed a resolution Monday declaring racism “a public health crisis.” The resolution was passed by an 11-member board of health, made up of appointees who were largely chosen by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to the New York …
Read More »President Biden Surveys Ida Storm Damage In New York, New Jersey
President Joe Biden traveled to New Jersey and New York City Tuesday to survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Biden declared climate change “everybody’s crisis” after touring the neighborhoods severely damaged by Ida. He said it’s time for …
Read More »Proof Of Vaccination Will Be Required To Enter Gyms, Restaurants, And Entertainment Venues In New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday that proof of vaccination would be required to enter gyms, restaurants, and entertainment venues in the city. “If you’re unvaccinated, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in many things,” the Mayor said. “If you want to participate in …
Read More »Veterans Affairs mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare personnel, the VA secretary announced Monday. The mandate applies to Title 38 VA healthcare personnel, such as physicians, nurses, dentists, and chiropractors, “who work in Veterans Health Administration facilities, visit VHA facilities or provide direct care to those …
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