#NYC’s pension funds to divest  billion from fossil fuels

#NYC’s pension funds to divest $4 billion from fossil fuels

“#NYC’s pension funds to divest $4 billion from fossil fuels” New York City’s largest pension funds have voted to divest their portfolios of an estimated $4 billion from securities related to fossil fuel companies, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer, and trustees of two of the city’s pension funds said. “The New York City…

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#NYC DOE to scrap Gifted and Talented test after this year

#NYC DOE to scrap Gifted and Talented test after this year

“#NYC DOE to scrap Gifted and Talented test after this year” The Department of Education ended the suspense around the city’s accelerated Gifted and Talented program Tuesday night, announcing that the single-test entry system will end after this year. Parents have been clamoring for answers on the coveted programs that admit kids based on standardized…

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#NY hospital under investigation for illegal use of COVID vaccines

#NY hospital under investigation for illegal use of COVID vaccines

“#NY hospital under investigation for illegal use of COVID vaccines” The Cuomo administration has launched a probe of Montefiore New Rochelle hospital for flouting state rules to get the coronavirus vaccine to government workers who are currently ineligible to receive it, officials said Friday. Under the state’s current 1A criteria, only health care workers, certified…

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#NYC investigating Brooklyn funeral that drew thousands

#NYC investigating Brooklyn funeral that drew thousands

“#NYC investigating Brooklyn funeral that drew thousands” New York City officials are investigating the synagogue that held a massive funeral in an apparent flagrant violation of COVID-19 restrictions — with the mayor threatening Tuesday to shut the site down if another similar gathering occurs there. “These large events are a real cause for concern, and…

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#De Blasio urges New Yorkers to embrace COVID-19 vaccine

#De Blasio urges New Yorkers to embrace COVID-19 vaccine

“#De Blasio urges New Yorkers to embrace COVID-19 vaccine” Mayor Bill de Blasio sang the praises of the coming coronavirus vaccine during a Sunday church service in The Bronx, saying that he looks forward to the chance to show New Yorkers the shot is safe. Hizzoner gave the endorsement at the New Life Outreach International…

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#COVID-19 positivity rate in NYC sees slight increase

#COVID-19 positivity rate in NYC sees slight increase

“#COVID-19 positivity rate in NYC sees slight increase” New York City’s coronavirus positivity rate has ticked up to 3.11%, according to City Hall. That is a slight increase from Friday’s number of 3.02%, which is measured on a seven-day average. There were 1,345 new COVID-19 cases and 118 patients admitted to the hospital with the…

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