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New York mayor allows non-citizens to vote despite ‘big legal questions’
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he signed a bill allowing non-citizens to vote, despite having doubts about the measure’s legality, leaving the decision to city council members as he focuses on fighting Covid-19.
Dec 12, 2021 23:57
‘Coercion is not consent’: Firefighters and police rally against vaccine mandate outside New York mayor’s residence (VIDEO)
Firefighters and police officers protested against the mayor’s vaccination mandate in New York City as first-response services are scrambling to deal with looming staff shortages there.
Oct 29, 2021 08:16
Better late than never? NYC mayor announces last-minute vaccine mandate for ALL city workers
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned city employees they have until the start of next month to begin getting vaccinated. A previous rule had allowed for weekly testing on the employee’s dime for those reluctant to get the jab.
Oct 20, 2021 18:36
How Covid catastrophizing & a colossal crimewave are causing America’s second Great Retail Panic Op-ed
The supply of food, drugs and other necessities is running out, and the labor needed to fill empty shelves can’t be found, Americans are told. But we’ve heard this before – is it really time to panic, or for a voice of sanity?
Oct 13, 2021 19:23
NYC to hire private weather forecaster & bolster early warning system after Hurricane Ida disaster
New York City is dramatically expanding its storm drainage and early warning system for severe weather following the unexpected failure of existing infrastructure to handle the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which caused 13 deaths.
Sep 27, 2021 23:25
BLM takes aim at New York City mayor, declaring his vaccine mandate orders ‘RACIST’
The co-founder of BLM for Greater New York lashed out at Mayor Bill de Blasio for his “racist” Covid-19 vaccine mandate, saying it “specifically targets Black New Yorkers” and dooms them to poverty and second-class citizenship.
Sep 27, 2021 17:24

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