NYSUT pushes bell-to-bell cellphone ban for school students

NYSUT pushes bell-to-bell cellphone ban for school students

It looks like Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban has some critics among lawmakers and school administrators. Last week, Capital Tonight spoke with New York’s Superintendents’ Association and School Boards Association about why they are pushing for less stringent rules around cellphones.  Both groups are open to the state Senate’s one-house budget proposal which…

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NYSCOPBA addresses correction officer strike

NYSCOPBA addresses correction officer strike

Leaders from the state Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) came out Wednesday appearing to feel isolated from its members and the state as the wildcat strike its members are partaking in hit its 17th day.  Executive Vice President Matt Keough acknowleged that members at this point do not trust union leadership.  “Have we acted in…

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Analyst says tariff standoff not good for U.S. or Canada

Analyst says tariff standoff not good for U.S. or Canada

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Following a Wednesday meeting with Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “everything is on the table” as the country prepares to defend against economic threats from the Trump administration which takes office next week. However, Empire Center for Public Policy Research Director Ken Girardin does not take seriously suggestions…

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