NYC announces legislation to support moms, caregivers impacted by COVID-19
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Multitasking online school and work in September. Moms took on much of the childcare and education responsibility during the coronavirus pandemic.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. In recognition of the negative impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had on women and working mothers in particular new legislation will be introduced in the City Council on May 12 to help revitalize and restore mothers in the workforce.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, about 5.4 million women have lost their jobs, which is nearly a million more than men, according to City Hall.
NYC elections 2021: Confused about ranked-choice voting? Here’s what you need to know
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On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said he’s concerned about the implementation of the new system this year as the city continues to work its way through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Most voters across the five boroughs will have their first experience with ranked-choice voting in the upcoming June primaries.
Some local officials have raised concerns about the new system’s rollout, particularly in the city’s Black, Latino, and Asian communities, but proponents say it improves the voting process helping ensure majority support for successful candidates.