Archive for 'Social Issues'
Suspension of federal funding hits Vermont refugee resettlement agencies and dozens of new arrivals
“Our 40-year history has shown the remarkable compassion of Americans towards those who stood alongside US troops, escaped violent conflicts, and those seeking hope and freedom,” Joe Wiah, executive director of the council Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: January 28th, 2025 under Border News, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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‘I had to shut down’: Student who endured persistent racism at Woodstock school wins settlement against district, supervisory union
“He was called the N-word. His head was compared to a chimpanzee’s skull. A banana was waved at him with comments about him looking like he needed it.” Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: January 27th, 2025 under Education News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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Expand digital access across New York State
Deadline for Digital Equity Program Capacity Grant is March 24 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 24th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Caring for the homeless in Clinton Co. ‘These are our residents. These are not a migrant population.’
The Peru Gazette also covered this story. Sun Community News reporter Kim Dedam wrote such a great story. I will post hers because I can’t top it. Kim is an outstanding reporter. Press-Republican reporter Carly Newton wrote an exceptional and even more detailed story in today’s Paper. I will post a video of the 54-minute […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues.
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DMV begins Forfeit after Four penalty for repeat DUI offenders
Drivers convicted of repeated DUIs can now lose their licenses permanently Click here at Sun Community News
Posted: January 5th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Vermont’s rate of homelessness now ranks 4th in the nation
While Vermont’s homeless population increased last year, other states saw much more dramatic spikes. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: January 5th, 2025 under National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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