New York City Will Change Lead Testing Methods at Its Schools
Photo Public School 42 on Staten Island. New York City said on Friday that it would adjust its procedure of testing for lead in the water supply of schools, after experts said its methods could lower the levels found. Credit Bryan Thomas for The New York Times New York City said on Friday that it would adjust its procedure of testing for lead in the water supply of schools, after experts said the city’s methods could lower the levels found.Between March and June, the ci..>> view originalNew York Today: So Long, Sweaty Summer
So make the best of this little wet streak — especially today — and close your computer, power down your electronics and get outside.Here’s what else is happening: In the News• The first contours of a negative campaign against Mayor Bill de Blasio are emerging. [New York Times]• Anthony D. Weiner confirmed that the Administration for Children’s Services is investigating him over the treatment of his 4-year-old son. [New York Times]• Some guards at Rikers Island will begin carrying stun gun..>> view originalNew York Addresses That Aren't Moving: Those .nyc Domains
Two years ago, Queens teacher Matt Gill ducked into a Burger King on his walk home from work to check an online auction on his laptop. A bidding war among eight rivals was in...>> view originalFor Unions and New York City Hall, an Open-Door Relationship ...
Part of the reason for initially supporting Mr. de Blasio’s efforts came from a sense among some union officials, particularly at 1199, that the lack of an organized effort to support Mayor David N. Dinkins during his administration allowed powerful opponents to attack him and ultimately led to his defeat after one term.“For us, it was ‘we can’t let that happen here,’” said Helen Schaub, the vice president for policy and legislation at 1199. “We supported his agenda, and that’s why we gave the ..>> view originalNew York woman, 22, dead in horse-riding accident
SAUGERTIES, N.Y. -- Authorities say a 22-year-old woman died after she was thrown from a horse and the animal fell on her during an equestrian show in the Hudson Valley.The Daily Freeman of Kingston reports Rebecca Weissbard was pronounced dead at the scene at Horse Shows in The Sun in Saugerties on Wednesday.Police say the woman from Manorville on Long Island was on her second run through a 10-hurdle course and had just cleared the first hurdle when her horse struck a cross pole. She was..>> view originalTensions Deepen Between Donald Trump and RNC
“Any insinuation to the contrary is purely overblown gossip,” Mr. Priebus said.And Jason Miller, Mr. Trump’s spokesman, said: “Cooperation between the Trump campaign and the R.N.C. has never been better — we are fully integrated. Everybody knows what has to be done to elect Mr. Trump and stop Hillary Clinton.”But senior advisers to Mr. Priebus and Mr. Trump have collided over the turbulence in the campaign, the senior Republicans said. Mr. Trump’s top policy adviser questioned Mr. Priebus’s com..>> view originalEndorsements in New York Primary Races
The New York Legislature is still broken, even though its two leading bad actors — Sheldon Silver, the former Assembly speaker, and Dean Skelos, the former Senate majority leader — have been convicted of corruption and sentenced to prison. Besides prosecuting the criminals, changing Albany’s culture requires sending in people who will put public interests ahead of their own. Here are recommendations for some races in the Democratic primary on Sept. 13.STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31 Northern and weste..>> view original'Star Trek': Mission New York — Celebrate Show's 50th Anniversary ...
"Star Trek": Mission New York will ring in the show's 50th anniversary Sept. 2-4, 2016. Credit: ReedPOP Media NEW YORK — "Star Trek" creators, stars and avid fans — and NASA — will gather together this weekend (Sept. 2-4) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved franchise. "Star Trek": Mission New York will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Javits Center in New York City, and will feature a series of panels and premieres, as well as a show floor full of rare "Trek" go..>> view originalTodd Bowles: 'Too early to tell' whether Bryce Petty will go on IR
The New York Jets will carry four quarterbacks through Saturday's final roster cuts, according to coach Todd Bowles. But that could change in the ensuing days, depending on Bryce Petty's right shoulder.Petty, who underwent an MRI exam Friday, has a bruise but no structural damage in his throwing shoulder, Bowles said.Petty, who started the preseason finale Thursday night, is a candidate for injured reserve, but it sounds like the team isn't close to making that decision.An MRI on Bryce Petty's t..>> view original
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