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Monday, January 30, 2023
Report: Low Salary Contributes to NY Social Workers Leaving Field
A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. The report, from the National Association of Social Workers New …
Legislation Would Expand NY Medication Abortion Access
New York pharmacists would be able to dispense abortion medication under newly proposed legislation, and a person could get the prescription from a …
Study: Students Still Struggle with Pandemic Learning Loss
Students are still struggling with learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. A study from the research group NWEA showed 2022 test scores are not …
Albany Mayor Focuses on Housing, Infrastructure after Mayors' Conference
The mayor of New York's state capital said she is eager to get to work on projects she observed at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' big meeting last …
Legislation Proposes Raising NY Minimum Wage Over $20
New York's minimum wage would increase to more than $20 an hour by 2026 if a bill in Albany is successful. Known as "Raise Up NY," it would raise …
New AFT Poll Shows Parent, Voter Priorities for Public Education
A new poll shows parents and voters want improved public education and stronger building blocks for those students. According to the poll, from the …
NY Ranks 3rd on National Green Building List
New York ranked third on a list of the top 10 states for green buildings in the U.S. The report from the U.S. Green Building Council found 142 …
NY Celebrates National Day of Racial Healing
Today is National Day of Racial Healing, which aims to encourage more dialogue about race and racism. Events commemorating the day in New York …
Critics: NY State of State Address Misses Needed Solutions
While Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State speech addressed key issues affecting New Yorkers, some feel the solutions fell short. In her speech…
Report: Senior Rural NYers Face Housing, Transportation Disparities
A recent report from AARP New York finds older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a wealth of disparities. The two biggest …
NY Law Allows for End-of-Life Natural Composting
New York is the sixth state to approve legislation for what's known as natural composting. Natural composting is when, after death, a body is put …
New Company Helps Cities with Reforestation
By Sakshi Udavant for Next City.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…