Community leaders and parents rally at City Hall, demanding that the city reinstate Manhattan Youth for after-school programs crucial to students' well-being.
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Goshen Central School District is set to expand its Universal Pre-Kindergarten program by up to 48 seats thanks to a new state budget funding of $10,000 per pupil!
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New York City is taking a stand against surveillance pricing in grocery stores, aiming to protect consumers from hidden price hikes and ensure fair shopping practices.
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The New York City Council is at a crossroads over electronic shelf labels and loyalty programs, weighing consumer protection against potential loss of benefits!
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Goshen's board is grappling with significant financial decisions, including a proposed two-year repayment plan of $133,000 from the library and a potential $1.1 million agreement for the Glennard pilot.
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The Saranac Lake Village Board made significant strides in its latest meeting, approving key grants and budget actions that will shape the future of the community.
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Saranac Lake is taking a big step towards revitalizing Ampersand Garwood POW Park with a grant application for nearly $647,000 to enhance this vital community space!
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The upcoming school budget vote could reshape our community's future, but misleading campaign mailers are clouding the truth—don't let misinformation sway your decision!
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The Bronx Opioid Collective is revolutionizing harm reduction by uniting over 20 organizations to combat rising overdose rates and adapt to new drug challenges like xylazine.
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Rising costs are forcing thousands of New Yorkers to give up their beloved pets each year, prompting urgent calls for increased funding to support pet food pantries and spay/neuter services.
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Elected officials, parents and advocates gathered at City Hall to demand that the Department of Youth and Community Development reopen or revise a recent RFP and reinstate Manhattan Youth and other community-based after‑school providers; speakers said DYCD has not provided scoring data and called the selection process opaque.
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Assistant Superintendent Jason Gardner told the board the district will receive $10,000 per UPK pupil under the recently enacted state budget, allowing immediate expansion (estimated 48 additional seats) via a contract with an out-of-district provider in Middletown pending board approval.
The City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection heard testimony supporting Intro 891 (a ban on surveillance pricing) and Intro 892 (limits on grocery price increases). Consumer advocates, the Attorney General's office and DCWP backed strong action; industry groups warned drafts risked blocking legitimate discounts.
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Labor and consumer advocates urged the council to ban electronic shelf labels and tighten data-use restrictions to prevent discriminatory pricing. Retailers and tech groups warned that overly broad wording could strip legitimate loyalty discounts and urged alignment with state law.
The assistant superintendent for business reported May expenses of $7.4 million and year-to-date expenses of $81.9 million; the board heard proposals to accept a two-year repayment of roughly $133,000 from the library and a potential two-year repayment plan for a Glennard pilot amounting to about $1.1 million if a Sept. 1 closing occurs.
At its June 8 meeting the Saranac Lake Village Board approved a package of resolutions including handbook amendments, appointments, reappointments, a salary adjustment budget transfer, a provisional hire and several grant acceptances and submissions; the CFA Climate Smart grant acceptance passed 4–1.
Trustees authorized submission of a DASNY NY PLAYS grant application requesting up to $646,940.85 to renovate Ampersand Garwood POW Park; the village will provide a 20% match composed of in-kind services and cash.
At the meeting EDAB members urged turnout for an upcoming school budget vote and warned of political risks from recent school-board election results; staff also reported the Rison redevelopment team is close to submitting a full site-plan and is coordinating demolition and site security.
Council members and animal-welfare groups rallied to press the City Council to add funding for pet food pantries and expanded spay/neuter services during final budget talks, citing studies and local rescue data that link affordability to rising surrenders and shelter crowding.
Leaders of the Bronx Opioid Collective told Bronxnet that their network of 20+ organizations has distributed more than 700,000 harm-reduction items and made 1,000+ referrals since 2017, and that recent xylazine contamination requires new wound-care and oxygen-focused responses in addition to naloxone.
