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From New York City to Buffalo and everywhere in between, most unions and community organizations are not pleased with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, revealed on Tuesday.
10 February 2011
newsCuomo's cuts could hit the poorThe tiff between Albany and City Hall over education aid isn't the only fight brewing over the governor's budget. His cuts to public assistance, homeless services and child welfare are also coming under fire. more> Bloomberg calls on governor to reduce cuts to city
Russian businesses in Brooklyn fight the crisis"Rumor has it that 'Russian' businesses are recession-proof," says John Lisyanskiy, assistant to the New York City Council Speaker, "In practice, however, the saying is unfortunately false." more> Brooklyn teens face reproductive rights challengesTeens living in Brooklyn are giving birth and terminating pregnancies at numbers higher than almost any borough in the city. more> Looks can be deceiving: The truth about being a teen parent
Hundreds of Indian students face deportationThe Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided and shut down the Tri-Valley University in Pleasanton, California, where several hundred Indian students were studying, and accused university officials of illegally accepting millions of dollars to get student visas for foreign nationals. more> Feds Probe 'Sham University' for Visa Fraud
Old and new House committee chairs disagree on American Muslim loyaltyThe new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Representative Peter King, Republican of New York, wrote, "I will do all I can to break down the wall of political correctness and drive the public debate on Islamic radicalization." more> Communities organizing onlineWashington Heights & Inwood Radio Show
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Op/EdGalloping under the snowWhile reporters spend all their time telling us about Egypt, politicians in the United States are taking advantage of the fact that nobody is paying attention to other issues; the politicians are up to their old tricks in the Congress and state senates. more> Digging out from under, is there hope?As the city lies frozen under an inch of frozen rain and what is left of a snowstorm that continues to haunt us, we now have to begin to dig out. Not just from under the snow and ice, but out from under the bitter pill that is the New York State budget. more> Black history towards an understanding of our past, our African heritageIt's during the month of February that millions set out to educate themselves and others on the innovations that have prolonged life, their literature they have enjoyed, and the dramatic changes that have helped to make us who we are as a nation and a region, all the genius of Blacks. That exciting period is known as Black History Month. more> Senior Advisor Carr Discusses Black History Month
Egyptian choicesThe revolution sweeping the Arab world is both exhilarating and frightening, and it is understandable that fear is overtaking excitement in the hearts of many American Jews. more> briefs |
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