One year later: Here’s how a committed community stepped up to save our nation’s oldest free Black settlement
'We're not going to fall," said Julie Moody Lewis, president of the Sandy Ground Historical Society. "Staten Island is not going to let us fall."
Who will step up in fight to save our nation’s oldest free Black settlement?
"We are being challenged. ... This is an authentic historic site. And we want to make sure it stays here."
You can apply now for up to $20K in student loan forgiveness via beta test website
You’re eligible for student loan debt relief if your annual federal income was below $125,000 (individual or married, filing separately) or $250,000 (married, filing jointly or head of household) in 2021 or 2020.
Amazon workers suspended after walk-out over fire at NY warehouse
Amazon officials say a fire ignited in a cardboard compactor outside the facility.
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Amazon workers stage walk-out after fire at New York facility
A fire ignited in a cardboard compactor outside the facility, known as JFK8, according to Amazon.
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Hochul joins other states in fight for federal rent relief funds for struggling NY tenants
Hochul says funds are needed for states that have exhausted their initial federal allocation.
FDA: Don’t use these 2 Covid tests due to high risk for false results
False-negative antigen test results mean that the test says the person does not have COVID-19 but the person is actually infected.
New law requires all NY private businesses to provide retirement plan options for workers
Private sector businesses that don’t currently provide their employees with a retirement plan must now automatically enroll them in the state’s Secure Choice Savings Plan.
NY Covid rent relief program made easier for eligible tenants, landlords
The new process immediately relaxes documentation standards.
You’re vaccinated: Here are 10 things you can, can’t do
Based on CDC guidelines, the AARP came up with 10 dos and don’ts for people who are fully vaccinated.
Is a 4th stimulus check coming your way in 2021?
64 members of Congress have pushed for more direct payouts to Americans.
Extra $300 in NY unemployment benefits: What you need to know
Here are the details on everything from who is eligible to how to apply.
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