Central New York celebrates Pride 2023
By Ron Klopfanstein
Celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ Community is more important than ever this year, there are many ways to do that right here in the Mohawk Valley
In 1969, Woodstock took place, and man...
When they come for one of us: Central New York rallies for the Transgender...
Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their contributions to society while raising awareness of the prejudice and discrimination many in the community still face. In Central New York, the day was observed...
CHL’s Save the Community Gardens Birthday Bash!
Please share this widely and wildly! My birthday is this Wednesday, September 7th. The Garden, the Study Buddy Club, and For The Good are in peril. Please come to possibly the last Linwood Place...
One Year Of Burmese Protesting
One Year ago, the Burmese Military arrested Myanmar’s president Aung San Suu Kyi on the grounds that her election to presidency was fraudulent (widely considered a baseless claim). The Military regime that still tyrannically...
Bosnian Americans Fear Return of Violence in the Balkans
As much as people want historical conflicts to simply die off in the past and no longer trouble them, the conflicts find a way of lingering on. The motives, biases, and hatreds that spawned...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF RESOURCES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
Legislation (S.00924/A.3331) Requires Law Enforcement and District Attorney's Offices to Advise Human Trafficking Victims of the Availability of Social and Legal Services
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that requires law enforcement and district attorney's offices...
IN HONOR OF TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK; GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LGBTQ+ PROTECTION BILLS
S.674/A.459 Relates to Vacating Convictions for Offenses Committed Due to Being a Victim of Sex Trafficking, Labor Trafficking and Compelling Prostitution
S.5325/A.6193 Requires Utility Companies to Allow Customers to Use Their Preferred Name and Pronouns
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed...
Ride for Missing Children rides into GE Ski Club Meeting
Story and Photo By Thomas E. Loughlin Jr.
Participating riders were (left to right) Karen LaScala-New Hartford, Micky Lucas-Whitesboro, Dr. Marc Ritter Sauquoit and Kathy White Clinton.
"Having participated in the Ride for Missing Children for...
GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION CLARIFYING PROVISIONS PROHIBITING WAGE THEFT
Legislation Provides That There Are No Exceptions to Liability for Failure to Pay Wages
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.858/A.1893) which relates to strengthening laws prohibiting wage theft and closes a loophole created...