Homeschools
New York state, city marks continuing explosion in homeschool growth amid ‘death spiral’ for public educationBoth New York state and the Big Apple are seeing rapid growth in homeschooling, despite a reputation for rigid restrictions against this educational practice. “New York state… Read More
Politics
Data shows the DSA takeover of the Democrat Party is nearly complete(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The majority of Democrats support the Democratic Socialists of America, a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday found. The latest survey shows that among Democrats,… Read More
Government
Freedom Foundation accuses New York law of trying to trap workers in unionsNew York has passed a new pro-union law that opponents argue will stifle workers’ constitutional rights. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed… Read More
Culture
‘I thought it would be an easy push’: 9/11 first responders, sick from Ground Zero, are still fighting for federal support 25 years laterSeveral first responders from 9/11 are still fighting on Capitol Hill to ensure funding for a program that covers the costs of cancers and other illnesses tied to the… Read More
Courts
New York sheriffs sue Hochul over ban on ICE agreements(The Center Square) – A group of New York sheriffs are suing the Hochul administration over a new law that bars them from entering into agreements with the federal… Read More
Courts
Mamdani’s grocery store plan lands NYC in major court battle(The Daily Signal) – New York City on Monday was named in a lawsuit over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open multiple taxpayer-funded grocery stores… Read More
Courts
Islamic convert charged with plotting to blow up NY capitol, kill legislators(The Center Square) – A New York woman who converted to Islam has been charged in connection to a plot to blow up the New York State capitol building… Read More
Public Education
Over 95% of New Yorkers want public education reformMost New York voters aren’t happy with public education. A July survey from the Empire Center for Public Policy found only 4% of likely voters think education in New… Read More
Homeschools
New York homeschoolers protest district policies requiring test administrators apart from parentsAndrea Denekamp, a mom in New York, and other parents are protesting the decision of a local school district denying them a letter to confirm their homeschool education. Read More
Public Education
NYC district removes teacher after investigation into inappropriate sexual conduct inside classroomA teacher from a New York City school has been removed after an investigation found he had “engaged in conduct ‘consistent with masturbation’ inside a school classroom,” … Read More
Culture
Trump admin backs Christian monastery’s fight against wind farm ‘monstrosities’A historic Christian monastery is fighting a proposed wind farm that it says would surround the property and disrupt the peaceful setting where worshippers pray, serve and bury their… Read More
Courts
Federal judge blocks New York’s mask ban for ICE agents(The Center Square) — New York’s push to unmask ICE agents is on hold after a federal judge blocked provisions of a newly minted state law that restricts local… Read More
Government
America 250: 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence on Aug. 2, not July 4Original first draft of Declaration of Independence, American Journey Experience Tour Museum, Michaela Estruth Read More
Politics
Property mogul indicted in NYC mayor’s office bribery scheme listed as Chinese intel official(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The property developer who allegedly bribed former New York Mayor Eric Adams’ chief-of-staff has served as a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence official and… Read More
Courts
Catholic nuns sue New York over law requiring them to assist terminally ill patients in suicide or face heavy penaltiesCatholic nuns are suing the state of New York over a law forcing them to violate their religious beliefs by assisting sick patients in their suicides. Four orders of Catholic nuns and Catholic… Read More
Public Education
Scandal-rocked Buffalo Public Schools appoints new board member despite mayor, state education commissioner advising delayIn the latest twist regarding Buffalo Public Schools in New York, a new board member has been appointed despite calls from both the city’s mayor and state education commissioner advising a delay to investigate sexual… Read More
Culture
Young journalist Nick Shirley, exposing billions in alleged fraud, asks Senate to protect AmericaIndependent journalist Nick Shirley urged lawmakers to “crack down” on massive fraud schemes occurring across the country and “put America first.” “If we as Americans do not… Read More
Culture
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, Vermont spotlight the fighting spirit of the Northeast(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) While several… Read More
Culture
State protections for religious liberty: Arkansas, Tennessee rank top in fifth annual reportIn an annual report ranking state protections for religious liberty, Arkansas placed first, followed by Tennessee, while New York ranked last. “Religious liberty… Read More
Opinion
New York’s ‘doom loop’ includes new data center ban, millionaires fleeing(Daily Signal) – New York isn’t going to be able to tax and spend its way out of this mess. A series of recently released reports highlights how… Read More