New York Enacts Unprecedented Legislation to Prohibit Natural Gas and Other Fossil Fuels
New York has become the first state in the nation to pass a law banning natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, a move that could inspire other states and further erode the residential future of the gas industry. Late Tuesday night, the New York legislature approved a $229 billion state budget […]
New York Enacts Unprecedented Legislation to Prohibit Natural Gas and Other Fossil Fuels
New York has become the first state in the nation to pass a law banning natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, a move that could inspire other states and further erode the residential future of the gas industry. Late Tuesday night, the New York legislature approved a $229 billion state budget […]
Muslim Mayor Denied Entry to White House Eid-al-Fitr Celebration by Secret Service
New Jersey’s longest-serving Muslim mayor said Monday he was blocked from attending a White House reception to celebrate an Islamic holiday. Mayor Mohamed Khairullah of Prospect Park was blocked from attending Monday night’s Eid al-Fitr reception with President Biden, according to News 12 NJ. He told the news channel that the White House Social Office […]
Muslim Mayor Denied Entry to White House Eid-al-Fitr Celebration by Secret Service
New Jersey’s longest-serving Muslim mayor said Monday he was blocked from attending a White House reception to celebrate an Islamic holiday. Mayor Mohamed Khairullah of Prospect Park was blocked from attending Monday night’s Eid al-Fitr reception with President Biden, according to News 12 NJ. He told the news channel that the White House Social Office […]
CDC Conference Attendees Test Positive for COVID-19, Highlighting Continued Pandemic Challenges
The staff dedicated to investigating disease outbreaks for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received a reminder this week of the pandemic’s persistence: confirmed covid cases at their own conference. “We’re letting you know that several people who attended the [Epidemic Intelligence Service] Conference have tested positive for COVID-19,” a CDC branch chief wrote […]
CDC Conference Attendees Test Positive for COVID-19, Highlighting Continued Pandemic Challenges
The staff dedicated to investigating disease outbreaks for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received a reminder this week of the pandemic’s persistence: confirmed covid cases at their own conference. “We’re letting you know that several people who attended the [Epidemic Intelligence Service] Conference have tested positive for COVID-19,” a CDC branch chief wrote […]
Biden Announces Clemency for 31 Drug Offenders and Unveils New Rehabilitation Plan
President Biden commuted the sentences of 31 nonviolent drug offenders Friday as the White House rolled out a broad initiative that aims to bolster the “redemption and rehabilitation” of people previously incarcerated through greater access to housing, jobs, food and other assistance. The actions came during what Biden has proclaimed as Second Chance Month, an […]
Biden Announces Clemency for 31 Drug Offenders and Unveils New Rehabilitation Plan
President Biden commuted the sentences of 31 nonviolent drug offenders Friday as the White House rolled out a broad initiative that aims to bolster the “redemption and rehabilitation” of people previously incarcerated through greater access to housing, jobs, food and other assistance. The actions came during what Biden has proclaimed as Second Chance Month, an […]
Six NYC Council Members Reject Establishment Of 'End Jew Hatred Day'
The New York City Council on Thursday voted to establish April 29 as an annual “End Jew Hatred Day.” Four members abstained and two voted against the resolution. Among those on the 51-member council who did not support the measure was Shahana Hanif, a representative of the heavily Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park and […]
Six NYC Council Members Reject Establishment Of 'End Jew Hatred Day'
The New York City Council on Thursday voted to establish April 29 as an annual “End Jew Hatred Day.” Four members abstained and two voted against the resolution. Among those on the 51-member council who did not support the measure was Shahana Hanif, a representative of the heavily Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park and […]