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Senator Bernie Sanders today released his plan for decarbonizing the American transportation system, calling for a big boost in transit spending, a network of high-speed rail, and a phasing out of internal-combustion engines. The proposal, which he calls the Green New Deal, calls for moving toward 100 percent renewable energy for…

By Rebecca Hadley “SAUCE: Sessions at National Sawdust“ is a series of free performances on Thursdays and Saturdays in August, presenting eclectic artists in the Williamsburg venue’s lounge. Audiences can enjoy drinks while watching performances between 5pm and 9pm—and there’s no need to…

John Bauters, a Councilmember for the City of Emeryville and outspoken advocate for safe streets, was two blocks from his house at the intersection of 45th and Hollis when he saw the driver of a pickup truck run down a pedestrian in the crosswalk. “I went over and knelt down, asking his name, took his vitals, I was on the phone dialing 911,”…

NEW YORK — More New York City students passed their state exams in English and math this year than last, according to results touted by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on Thursday. In 2019, 47.4 percent of students met proficiency standards in English, a 0.7 point increase from 46.7 percent last year, data shows.…

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Students at a struggling Long Island school district were devastated because they thought they might lose their sports programs due to there being no money in the district’s contingency budget. Those athletes may now have new hope thanks to $200,000 in private and community pledges pouring in from donors who say they…