Because the climate crisis is disproportionately impacting communities of color, WEACT’s Climate Justice Working Group partnered with East Harlem COAD. Also, they partnered with Harlem Emergency Network to develop a community-driven emergency preparedness plan for Northern Manhattan. Extreme Heat Because of climate change, New York City summers are getting hotter and the heat is lasting longer. “…50 percent of…
WE ACT’s Green Institute is offering a free course to become certified in Building Electrification Electrical Systems: Lighting, HVAC & Refrigeration as well as training for career advancement and job placement.
Becoming certified in building electrification gives you the necessary safety and skills training to land new jobs in the construction industry and become a part of the growing green revolution.
This program is open to everyone aged 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalency, regardless of background. All participants must apply following the link above and join one of the mandatory orientation sessions to prepare for the all day course. The link to the orientation session will be sent to you once you apply!
Certification courses will be in-person.
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When Domingo Germán received the news that his beloved uncle, who was a constant father figure in his life, had passed away on June 26, he was utterly devastated. He could not stop the tears from flowing. Domingo was a mess in the clubhouse the day prior to his pitching outing but he was not about to miss his date with destiny. His uncle would have wanted it that way.
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Domingo stepped up to the mound but he was not alone. His tío querido was right there beside him. Together they made history… Domingo became only the 24th player in major league history to ever pitch a Perfect Game, he is also the 4th Yankee and the first Dominican to do so. To God goes the glory…
An oasis of history in Upper Manhattan! New York Nonstop’s Lynda Baquero and Rolando Pujol of AMNewYork uncover some historical gems just off the “A” train… from the apartments of music legends to a secret staircase to the Giants.
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed the $400 billion plan, announced by President Joe Biden last year, and left borrowers on the hook for repayments that are expected to resume by late summer.
The court held that the administration needs Congress’ endorsement before undertaking so costly a program. The majority rejected arguments that a bipartisan 2003 law dealing with student loans, known as the HEROES Act, gave Biden the power he claimed.
“Six States sued, arguing that the HEROES Act does not authorize the loan cancellation plan. We agree,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote in a dissent, joined by the court’s two other liberals, that the majority of the court “overrides the combined judgment of the Legislative and Executive Branches, with the consequence of eliminating loan forgiveness for 43 million Americans.”
Loan repayments are expected to resume by late August under a schedule initially set by the administration and included in the agreement to raise the debt ceiling. Payments have been on hold since the start of the coronavirus pandemic more than three years ago.
The forgiveness program would have canceled $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, would have had an additional $10,000 in debt forgiven.
Twenty-six million people had applied for relief and 43 million would have been eligible, the administration said. The cost was estimated at $400 billion over 30 years.
