Labor board takes legal action to prevent New York labor law

National Labor Relations Board sues to block New York labor law

This month, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) initiated legal action against New York and its Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The board claims the state has enacted unlawful laws that interfere with private labor relations already managed at the federal level. This lawsuit challenges the provisions of S8034A and A8590A, which purportedly create a […]

Many seniors in New York are not close to reaching the $1.1 million retirement target.

Many seniors in New York are not close to reaching the $1.1 million retirement target.

Retirement Struggles on Long Island At 77, Richard Drexler enjoys the comforts of retirement. The Vietnam War veteran has paid off his mortgage on his West Babylon home and receives monthly disability compensation along with pensions from his previous job at a telephone company, which he left in his mid-50s. “I have a comfortable lifestyle […]

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Case Against New York Times

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Case Against New York Times

Trump’s Lawsuit Against NY Times Dismissed by Federal Judge A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times on Friday. Trump claimed that the publication was trying to damage his reputation and undermine his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election with “actual maliciousness.” US District Judge Stephen […]

Multiple elected officials taken into custody at New York protest against ICE

Multiple elected officials taken into custody at New York protest against ICE

A recent event in New York City saw several elected officials, including Director Brad Lander, arrested while attempting to access Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. They were part of a larger group that visited multiple federal sites in hopes of inspecting retention cells, which have drawn criticism for overcrowding and poor conditions. This scrutiny […]

Leading New York Democrat criticized for not dismissing school officer who praised Charlie Kirk shooting: ‘Betrayal of trust’

Leading New York Democrat criticized for not dismissing school officer who praised Charlie Kirk shooting: 'Betrayal of trust'

A prominent Democrat in Westchester County faced backlash on Thursday for not terminating a school officer who reportedly celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk. Christine Scarti, a Republican county candidate, along with other local officials, criticized incumbent Democrat Ken Jenkins for allowing officer Tanisha Blanche to continue her role, risking the safety of students at […]