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Rail operators seek infrastructure changes and equal representation

by Jay Silver | Mar 19, 2021 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON — Some New York passenger and freight rail associations are asking the administration President Joe Biden for infrastructure changes while also outlining plans to keep customers and workers safe following the COVID-19 pandemic. The groups are also promoting...
For The People Act passes House, heads to Senate

For The People Act passes House, heads to Senate

by Jay Silver | Mar 8, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Some New York voting rights groups and Democratic lawmakers say the For the People Act that passed in the House last week is vital to ensuring accessible voting for everyone, while at least one Republican congresswoman called it a power grab by the...
VIDEO: Current and former security officials say the Capitol attack was planned

VIDEO: Current and former security officials say the Capitol attack was planned

by Jay Silver | Feb 26, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Current and former Capitol law enforcement officials called the storming of the U.S. Capitol a planned attack while testifying before two Senate committees on Tuesday. Former Chief of the U.S. Capitol, Steven Sund, said no single civilian law enforcement...
Capital Region housing groups cautious as HUD expands COVID-19 relief

Capital Region housing groups cautious as HUD expands COVID-19 relief

by Jay Silver | Feb 25, 2021 | Coronavirus, Economy, Featured, Living

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some housing officials in the Capital Region are telling homeowners who are relieved by the new federal COVID-19 eviction moratorium extension to begin preparing financially for the eventual end of the federal program. The U.S. Department of Housing...
Lowering student debt still on Biden’s agenda

Lowering student debt still on Biden’s agenda

by Jay Silver | Feb 16, 2021 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — A number of state universities and community colleges across the Capitol Region hope that the Biden administration will make colleges more affordable to lower-income students and minority groups as well as provide relief for those paying off student...
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