Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference?To summarize: Equality means that the law and government treats everyone the same, irrespective of their status or identity. Equity means that, in some circumstances, people need to be treated differently in order to provide meaningful equality of opportunity.University of California, Berkeley -Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference? NYPD official…
National Security Council Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Good morning, and thanks for joining today’s call on measures to address actions that undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon today. For your awareness, not for your reporting,…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced the availability of $32 million for the Clean Mobility Program, aimed at supporting shared electric transportation solutions across the state. This initiative, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), prioritizes community-led projects that address local transportation needs while reducing emissions. Key…
During his monthly “Hear From the Mayor” radio show on WBLS, Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar discussed the city’s significant investment in the new “After-School for All” program. This initiative, backed by a commitment of over $330 million, aims to expand after-school options by 20,000 seats over three years, beginning with 5,000…
Remarks by President Biden on the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling In his remarks, President Biden expressed deep concern and disapproval regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity. He emphasized that the decision fundamentally alters the balance of power by effectively removing legal constraints on the presidency, thereby posing a dangerous precedent. President Biden reiterated that in…
Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics” on May 26, 2024, discussing several issues facing New York City. He addressed efforts to increase lifeguard recruitment by updating requirements, ongoing initiatives to reduce crime, the budgetary challenges impacting city services like libraries, and his administration’s focus on maintaining public safety while also ensuring…