Albany, NY, May 13, 2014, — Today, the New York State Senate approved a bill (S.6688 Golden/Squadron / A.7756 Kim/Silver), long championed by Senator Squadron, to allow Lunar New Year to be a school holiday. The bill would require that the city Department of Education (DOE) consider closing schools if a holiday is likely to… Continue reading Lunar New Year to Become a School Holiday in NY
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Chinese Railroad Workers Inducted to Labor Hall of Honor
Washington, D.C., May 9, 2014, — The Department of Labor inducted Chinese Railroad Workers into the Labor Hall of Honor in a ceremony earlier today. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez presides at the ceremony. Chinese workers finally receive their due 145 years after their work completed.
Highly Skilled Immigrants — America Wants You!
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2014, — As part of the Administration’s continuing commitment to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the publication of two proposed rules, including a rule to extend employment authorization to spouses of certain H-1B workers, and a proposal to enhance opportunities for certain… Continue reading Highly Skilled Immigrants — America Wants You!
Third National Climate Assessment Report Calls for Acton from Americans
By Dr. John P. Holdren, Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy, the White House Washington, D.C., May 6, 2014, — Today, we released the third National Climate Assessment report, by far the most comprehensive look ever at climate change impacts in the United States. Based on four years of work by hundreds of experts from government, academia, corporations, and public-interest… Continue reading Third National Climate Assessment Report Calls for Acton from Americans
US-CERT Warns Security Vulnerabilities in Popular Applications from MicroSoft, Adobe and Google
April 28, Washington, D.C., — United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) issues multiple warnings about security vulnerabilities in popular software applications from major companies. Please review these warnings below and follow the suggestions to fix the vulnerabilities to ensure your computer and personal information are protected.
My First 100 Days as Boston City Councilor
By Michelle Wu, Boston City Councilor at Large on April 16, 2014 As of today, my new colleagues and I have officially served 100 days on the Boston City Council–and I wanted to give you an update on some of the major projects I’ve been working on since January 6th.
Office of New Bostonians April 18, 2014 Announcements
April 18, 2014 Announcements Dear Friends and Colleagues, Enclosed are this week announcements for your sharing with your networks. Please forward any of your announcements to [email protected] and we will be happy to post them on. Sincerely, Alejandra St. Guillen
Anniversary of Marathon Bombings Marked in Boston and Nationwide
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 15, 2014, — On a rainy and windy day in Boston, ceremonies marking one year anniversary were held in Boston and across the nation. Bombing victims Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Martin Richard, and MIT police officer Sean Collier were remembered with a moment of silence at around 2:46 PM… Continue reading Anniversary of Marathon Bombings Marked in Boston and Nationwide
Officials Outline Boston Marathon Public Safety Plans
Boston, April 12, 2014, — As the City of Boston prepares for millions of visitors over the next week culminating in the 118th Boston Marathon, city officials today released detailed public safety plans for Boston’s approximately 2 miles of marathon route. Teams of leaders in government and the private sector have worked for months to… Continue reading Officials Outline Boston Marathon Public Safety Plans
Boston Housing Production and Main Streets Funding Get a Boost
April 11, 2013, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that this spring, five million dollars will be made available to build housing in the City of Boston. The funds will come from the City’s Inclusionary Development Fund, and are being made available after a comprehensive review of that fund’s finances and fiscal controls. One… Continue reading Boston Housing Production and Main Streets Funding Get a Boost