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Upstate localities have struggled to prove there's a housing emergency even when it's obvious there is one, because the proof we require is arbitrary and unnecessary, which is, of course, the vacancy study. Our bill would change that. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Albany’s next big housing fight might be over upstate rent stabilization
How hard will the real estate lobby fight to block a bill that doesn’t affect New York City?
www.cityandstateny.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Upstate localities have struggled to prove there's a housing emergency even when it's obvious there is one, because the proof we require is arbitrary and unnecessary, which is, of course, the vacancy study. Our bill would change that. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Amazon helped fund Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The retail giant and the insurer UnitedHealth waited less than a day to start begging the new administration to shut down their shareholders’ calls for transparency.
The retail giant and the insurer UnitedHealth waited less than a day to start begging the new administration to shut down their shareholders’ calls for transparency.
Big Companies Are Already Asking Trump for Favors
Amazon helped fund Donald Trump’s inauguration. The retail giant and the insurer UnitedHealth waited less than a day to start begging the new administration to shut down their shareholders’ calls for ...
jacobin.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Amazon helped fund Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The retail giant and the insurer UnitedHealth waited less than a day to start begging the new administration to shut down their shareholders’ calls for transparency.
The retail giant and the insurer UnitedHealth waited less than a day to start begging the new administration to shut down their shareholders’ calls for transparency.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.
February 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.
2025 coming in hot with the next pandemic 🫠
@govkathleenhochul.bsky.social Governor Hochul said. “While the risk to public health remains low, I encourage all New Yorkers, especially individuals frequently in contact with poultry and wild birds, to remain vigilant and take the necessary steps to protect our state.” THE RISK IS NOT LOW!
January 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
2025 coming in hot with the next pandemic 🫠
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@govkathleenhochul.bsky.social New York needs a huge investment in Public Health before the bird flu gets here!
January 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@govkathleenhochul.bsky.social New York needs a huge investment in Public Health before the bird flu gets here!
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A short story on income inequality in the United States:
More unions = more money in the pockets of the middle class, and less money in the pockets of the already wealthy.
The end.
More unions = more money in the pockets of the middle class, and less money in the pockets of the already wealthy.
The end.
January 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A short story on income inequality in the United States:
More unions = more money in the pockets of the middle class, and less money in the pockets of the already wealthy.
The end.
More unions = more money in the pockets of the middle class, and less money in the pockets of the already wealthy.
The end.
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BREAKING: In just two months, an unprecedented 5322 New Yorkers sent public comment demanding the New York Power Authority build 15 gigawatts of public renewable energy by 2030.
Public Power NY will present to NYPA's board later today.
publicpowerny.org/press-releas...
Public Power NY will present to NYPA's board later today.
publicpowerny.org/press-releas...
Backed by 5,300+ New Yorkers, Public Power NY Presents To NYPA Board — Public Power NY
New Yorkers blasted past 4000 public comments calling on New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build 15 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030 during a mass organizing call hosted by Rep. Alexandria ...
publicpowerny.org
December 10, 2024 at 3:11 PM
BREAKING: In just two months, an unprecedented 5322 New Yorkers sent public comment demanding the New York Power Authority build 15 gigawatts of public renewable energy by 2030.
Public Power NY will present to NYPA's board later today.
publicpowerny.org/press-releas...
Public Power NY will present to NYPA's board later today.
publicpowerny.org/press-releas...
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📖 New @unesconow.bsky.social report on digital content creators: Content creators play a growing role in the information sector, but most fail to properly check the accuracy of the content they share. The report highlights the urgent need for media literacy training 👇
UNESCO report highlights urgent need for media literacy training for digital content creators who report the news
As new players gain ground alongside professional journalists in the news industry, the UNESCO published a global study entitled ‘Behind The Screens: : ...
europeanjournalists.org
December 6, 2024 at 2:47 PM
📖 New @unesconow.bsky.social report on digital content creators: Content creators play a growing role in the information sector, but most fail to properly check the accuracy of the content they share. The report highlights the urgent need for media literacy training 👇
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Join me for a Rhinebeck screening of UNION and Q&A with ALU organizers who successfully beat Amazon in Staten Island—and learn about the fight in Hudson Valley! mhvdsa.org/unionfilm
December 3, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Join me for a Rhinebeck screening of UNION and Q&A with ALU organizers who successfully beat Amazon in Staten Island—and learn about the fight in Hudson Valley! mhvdsa.org/unionfilm
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Godzilla and King Kong are such great ambassadors for their respective cultures, one is like “what if our atomic hubris called forth an agent of our destruction from the very seas that birthed us” and one is like “what if monsters wanted our white women”
November 28, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Godzilla and King Kong are such great ambassadors for their respective cultures, one is like “what if our atomic hubris called forth an agent of our destruction from the very seas that birthed us” and one is like “what if monsters wanted our white women”
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Orcas have started wearing dead salmon as hats again, just fyi
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
Wearing A Salmon On Your Head Is Back In Fashion For Orcas, After A 37-Year Break
In 1987, there was a strange trend amongst killer whales. Recent sightings show it's back in fashion.
www.iflscience.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Orcas have started wearing dead salmon as hats again, just fyi
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
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Want to replace Central Hudson with a publicly-owned utility with NO profit motive? 👀
US TOO!
Our Newburgh canvass kicks off on Dec 7th at 1pm, to collect names in support of the bill that replaces Central Hudson with a people’s utility. mhvdsa.org/newburgh-hvpa
US TOO!
Our Newburgh canvass kicks off on Dec 7th at 1pm, to collect names in support of the bill that replaces Central Hudson with a people’s utility. mhvdsa.org/newburgh-hvpa
November 27, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Want to replace Central Hudson with a publicly-owned utility with NO profit motive? 👀
US TOO!
Our Newburgh canvass kicks off on Dec 7th at 1pm, to collect names in support of the bill that replaces Central Hudson with a people’s utility. mhvdsa.org/newburgh-hvpa
US TOO!
Our Newburgh canvass kicks off on Dec 7th at 1pm, to collect names in support of the bill that replaces Central Hudson with a people’s utility. mhvdsa.org/newburgh-hvpa