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‘Produce Pete’ from Weekend NBC New York passes away at 80

'Produce Pete' from Weekend NBC New York passes away at 80

Remembering “Produce Pete” The well-known NBC New York figure, known affectionately as “Produce Pete,” has passed away at 80 years old. “We share the sad news from the NBC New York family… Producer Pete has died at 80. His kindness and passion for his work will be greatly missed,” noted Stephen Bogner, WNBC’s editor-in-chief, on […]

Mom’s opinion on Mamdani’s decision for a snow day in New York City public schools

Mom's opinion on Mamdani's decision for a snow day in New York City public schools

Life During Remote Learning By 8:30 a.m., various sacred objects cluttered the clean playroom. There was a cheap Labbu toy, a karaoke microphone, a geode, some Baby-Sitters Club books, the last remaining Lego house from an elaborate set, and a few Polly Pockets scattered about. The second graders were engaged in remote learning, or “Zoom […]

Hochul declines opportunity to assist the most disadvantaged students in New York, critics say, but she points the finger at Trump.

Hochul declines opportunity to assist the most disadvantaged students in New York, critics say, but she points the finger at Trump.

Some critics argue that Governor Kathy Hochul is missing an opportunity to support some of New York’s most disadvantaged students in securing crucial scholarships, instead pointing fingers at President Trump. A new federal tax credit scholarship initiative, led by Republicans, is set to begin next January. This program allows taxpayers in certain states to claim […]

New York State criticizes Trump’s administration for opposing the ban on Native American mascots, impacting a Long Island school.

New York State criticizes Trump's administration for opposing the ban on Native American mascots, impacting a Long Island school.

State education officials are criticizing the Trump administration’s strict position on a Long Island school’s decision to rebrand its Native American mascot, arguing that the federal government is trivializing civil rights laws. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education flagged the Connetquot Central School District for violating civil rights after the school board made a minimal […]