New York Tag

Over 30 Students Suspended at Syracuse U. for Occupying Administrative Building

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 19, 2020 7 Comments

"A Department of Public Safety officer announced the suspensions via letters handed to students"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsil_b8So44

NYPD Sergeants Union ‘Declaring War’ on de Blasio: ‘We Do Not Respect You’

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 26 Comments

The NYPD's Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) tweeted to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio that the cops are "declaring war" on him after a man tried to assassinate two cops.

Pregnancy Center Accuses New York of Religious Discrimination

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 22 Comments

Crisis pregnancy center EMC Frontline filed a lawsuit against New York over the "Boss Bill," which forces nonprofits and religious institutions to hire people that do not share their views. The center claims the law violates its 1st and 14th Amendment rights.

Some Science Profs at Syracuse Not Interested in Campus-Wide Diversity Initiative

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 24, 2020 3 Comments

"university-wide liberal arts core curriculum to improve campus climate and educate on issues of diversity"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vYVDPbL_EA

Michael Avenatti’s Bail Revoked, He’ll Remain in Custody Throughout His NY Trial

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on January 15, 2020 43 Comments

As Mary blogged earlier today, Michael Avenatti was arrested for violating the terms of his release. It is now being reported that Avenatti has been jailed without bond and will remain in custody throughout his criminal trial in New York.

Syracuse University Convening Special Committee to Assess Diversity and Inclusion on Campus

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 14, 2020 2 Comments

"the committee is dedicated to ensuring students feel safe at the university"...

NY Democrats Retreat on New Bail Reform Policy After National Criticism, Community Outrage

Posted by Stacey Matthews on January 09, 2020 35 Comments

One week after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) made declaring war on $30 Domino's pizzas his first priority of the new year, he finally got back to the priorities that matter more to New Yorkers. So, too, has New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).

Stony Brook University Announces $957K Grant to Fund Diversity Hires

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 08, 2020 7 Comments

"to support SUNY campuses in their efforts to recruit and retain up to 1,000 early-to-mid-career professors from underrepresented groups by 2030"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Oel5lVQAE

2020 Census May Give NY Democrats Ammo to Eliminate Ocasio-Cortez’s District

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 02, 2020 33 Comments

Republicans have been looking for a way to beat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the ballot box next fall, but they might not have to do anything. AOC's own party may solve the problem.

New York’s Bail Reform Policies Are Setting Anti-Semitic Attackers Free to Attack Again

Posted by Stacey Matthews on December 30, 2019 36 Comments

In the aftermath of the horrific machete attacks at a Monsey, New York synagogue that left five Jewish people injured Saturday night, Democrats are predictably pointing fingers at President Trump, who they blame for the stabbings.

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/12/29/monsey-new-york-synagogue-attack-suspect-arrested-harlem/

Monsey, NY: Five People Stabbed During Hanukkah Celebration, Suspect Arrested

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 29, 2019 46 Comments

As Mary blogged earlier this week, New York City has seen an alarming rise in anti-Semitic attacks. The most recent is a horrifying machete attack in Monsey, a town about an hour north of New York City, that left five people wounded.

FIRE Criticizes Long Island U. for Free Speech Policy That Demands ‘Respect for Authority’

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 29, 2019 3 Comments

"a serious chilling effect"...

Man-child Andrew Cuomo throws hissy fit to prevent Trump-appointed federal judges from officiating at weddings

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 23, 2019 27 Comments

New York's TDS-addled governor Andrew Cuomo (D) vetoed a bill that would have permitted federal judges to officiate at weddings because Trump. The bill was innocuous and passed both NY state's senate and assembly with overwhelming and bipartisan support. Cuomo's veto memo specified that Trump-appointed federal judges should not be allowed to perform weddings in the state . . . because Trump appointed them.

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