Holocaust survivor speaks at Brooklyn middle school after controversy
This comes after M.S. 447 Principal Arin Rusch previously declined a parent's request to invite Sami Steigmann to speak to students.
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This comes after M.S. 447 Principal Arin Rusch previously declined a parent's request to invite Sami Steigmann to speak to students.
A Holocaust survivor spoke at a Brooklyn middle school Thursday after a controversy involving the school's principal.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
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A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
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Holocaust Music Lost and Found is a nonprofit dedicated to recovering, preserving, and performing music created by musicians who were imprisoned in Nazi Concentration Camps during the Holocaust. President of Holocaust Music Lost and Found, Janie Press, previews upcoming events and explains the organizations effort in keeping this important piece of history alive
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
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The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
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The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
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Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
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Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
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Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
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