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The State Capitol building in Albany.

New state law requires private schools to protect against bullying

By Matt Tracy

mayor eric adams with school safety button

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Op-ed | School safety saves lives

2nd Annual Harvey Milk Scholarship Award Winner, Lianne De La Cruz

SUNY announces winner of annual Harvey Milk Scholarship

By Amber Sexton

US President Donald Trump talks to the press as he departs the South Lawn of the White House for the U.S. Open, in Washington, U.S., September 7, 2025.

Trump administration cuts millions in education funding from NYC and other cities over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.

Mayor Adams to ‘dig into’ authority to ‘change’ student bathroom policy

By Matt Tracy

Craig Slutzkin is the president of Community Education Council District 2.

Manhattan’s Community Education Council District 2 rescinds anti-trans resolution

By Matt Tracy

The New York State Education Building at 89 Washington Avenue in Albany.

Trump administration demands New York, dozens of states nix trans-inclusive education materials

By Matt Tracy

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2024.

Advocates, electeds reaffirm commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive education after controversial Supreme Court ruling

By Ajani Stella

Craig Slutzkin was among the candidates re-elected to Community Education Council District 2.

Conservative group loses ground in community education council races after anti-trans sports resolution

By Ajani Stella

Councilmember Erik Bottcher and more than a dozen other elected officials from Manhattan signed a letter blasting "ongoing dysfunction" at Community Education Council District 2.

Community Education Council accused of obstructing votes on trans resolutions

By Matt Tracy

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside pastor’s new book affirming queer Christian identity to launch May 29 at Sanger Hall

A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy

President Donald Trump signs executive orders as White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf stands by in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025.

Trump issues executive order aiming to erase transgender students in schools

By Matt Tracy

Group of diverse young students standing together in classroom

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What NYC public school parents need to know for the new school year

Craig Slutzkin was among the candidates re-elected to Community Education Council District 2.

Community Board 5 member ousted over anti-trans resolution: source

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Adams

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How NYC plans to bring hate crime prevention lessons into public school classrooms

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Bally’s announces new Atlantic City internship with Lehman College

Vincentian academic and community leader Sherill-Ann Mason-Haywood at the Head Table during a Gala Luncheon and Scholarship Awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens, marking St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ 46th Anniversary of Political Independence from Great Britain.

Vincentian academic and community leader urges nationals to do more for nation-building

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Op-ed | Trump: the “execution president”