How New York Will Find Its Next City Council Speaker
The votes are in for who will make up the next City Council class. But who will lead them? We’ll have an official answer in about a month: At the Council’s first stated meeting, in…
How to help entrepreneurs adopt cutting edge technologies to grow their businesses
Entrepreneurs are known to drive innovation and progress in various fields. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has provided an unprecedented platform to do so. This global concept was coined in 2016 by Professor Klaus Schwab. He said…
As COVID infections of 5- to 11-year-olds remain higher than others, NYC mandates vaccines for extracurriculars
As coronavirus infections among New York City’s 5- to 11-year-olds outpace other age groups, officials are mandating vaccines for these children participating in certain extracurricular activities, city officials announced Monday. Given that 5- to 11-year-olds…
Pregnancy apps and online spaces fail to support individuals grieving a pregnancy loss – here’s what to do about it
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies in the United States ends in loss. Pregnancy loss, also referred to as miscarriage, is a common reproductive health complication. Many experience this loss as a significant life event, with a…
New York City announces COVID vaccine mandate on private employers
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that private employers in the nation’s largest city will face a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for their workers. The mayor made the surprise announcement on MSNBC’s…
Is your state ready to handle the influx of federal funds for expanding broadband?
The federal government is pouring billions of dollars into expanding broadband internet access. But it’s at the state level where the financial rubber meets the fiber-optic road. History suggests some states are ahead of the…
U.S. Rep. Suozzi, an avowed centrist, becomes fourth Democrat to enter New York governor’s race
The race for New York’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination got a little more crowded Monday as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi announced his bid for next year’s race. The Long Island congressman becomes the fourth Democrat to…
Washington state launches digital vaccine verification
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced a digital tool that allows people to show proof when needed that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Called WA Verify, the tool lets people download a…
See How Your Neighborhood Voted in the 2021 Election for New York City Mayor
Democrat Eric Adams trounced Republican Curtis Sliwa in the Nov. 2 election — but with less enthusiasm from voters than term-limited mayor Bill de Blasio enjoyed when first elected in 2013. Most New Yorkers stayed home…
Federal judge blocks Texas law that would stop social media firms from banning users for a “viewpoint”
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Texas law that seeks to restrict how social media companies moderate their content and was championed by Republicans who say the platforms are biased against conservatives. The law,…