New York Amsterdam News

New York’s Department of Education announced there will be no more snow days and students will be expected to participate in remote learning in the event of a weather emergency. #TheNewBlackView http://amsterdamnews.com//doe-eliminates-snow-days-favor-/

Today, the national unemployment rate is approximately 6%. Yet, Americans are still not returning to work. #TheNewBlackView http://amsterdamnews.com//its-time-americans-get-back-work/

It’s time to rethink staying in a hostel. You can stretch your travel budget and feel secure in digs that may just give some hotels a run for their money. #TheNewBlackView http://amsterdamnews.com//high-end-hostels-give-hotels-ru/

Paul Mooney, Legendary Comic and Actor, dies at 79. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com//paul-mooney-dead-comic/

Despite recent controversies, District Council 9 is standing by their man. This week, the union representing which IUPAT painters and allied trades, endorsed New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer for mayor. #TheNewBlackView... http://amsterdamnews.com//district-council-9-endorses-str/

The 2020 presidential election will have a profound effect on the direction of the country. Unions could feel the brunt of its results for a decade. http://ow.ly/ke3750Cckba

Education matters. Please consider making a donation to support our education reporting. Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/donate/367548317741703/10157284692906363/

Activism group Skate For Changes, in collaboration with The Queens Liberation Project and Strategy for Black Lives, announced their All Around Give Back Drive for the NYC area. http://ow.ly/Enzv50Cck7x

Middle school students in New Jersey would learn about racial discrimination and social justice as part of their social studies lessons under legislation. http://ow.ly/Zwq550CcjZ7

Three Black women have been promoted to high ranking positions in the NYPD. http://ow.ly/yx2s50CcjWB

Like so much of 2020, the presidential race is a wait and see proposition. http://ow.ly/6sZg50Cckrd

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2020 was the 51st anniversary of Black Solidarity day. A day created by the late Dr. Carlos Russell who was inspired by the satirical play A Day of Absence' by Douglas Turner Ward.http://ow.ly/51LP50Ccewb

Races for state seats and congressional seats edged on the side of the Republican Party. But Democrats still control New York State government. http://ow.ly/GGJJ50CcesU

As predicted, a winner has yet to be announced in the 2020 presidential election and as of Wednesday, mail-in and absentee ballots were still being counted. http://ow.ly/XpfT50CceqV

Since March, because of COVID-19, a full calendar of live dance performances was not possible. Venues that decided to roll out virtual offerings, some commissioned, many archival, continue into November. http://ow.ly/mbWm50CaJOf

Sitting on Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk is a historic act that creates school policies for virtual learning in Louisiana and allows students who have been punished by their schools to appeal their school’s decision. http://ow.ly/z8lA50CaJKs

Chad Barnes Jr. is the spokesperson for the Children's Miracle Network and helps host events and raise money for kids who live with illnesses. http://ow.ly/APIp50CaJAu

Votes from several battleground states are still being counted in the U.S. Presidential Election. http://ow.ly/UYyG50Cbc31

Spend Election Night with us! Beginning at tonight at 7 p.m. ET, we're live streaming "Every Voice Matters" with timely election news from the Black Press. http://ow.ly/JBVW50C9Kzp