Marlboro, N.J. school district proposes controversial transgender policy
The school board says parental involvement is needed because of the age of the students involved.
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The school board says parental involvement is needed because of the age of the students involved.
LeGrand had a life-altering injury during a Rutgers game in 2010 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
From a unicorn engaging with children, people dancing and lots of floats, attendees were celebrating their pride.
After days of haze-filled skies, New Yorkers welcome the opportunity to spend some time outside this weekend.
A group of NYU students who study air pollution says the last couple days, toxic air has become more concentrated.
Gov. Phi Murphy said his team is "vigilantly" monitoring the wildfires and the impact here at home.
Mayor Eric Adams urges residents with heart or breathing issues to limit outdoor activities.
While some colleges seem to be "going green," they continue to accept funding from big oil companies.
Dwumfour was gunned down as she sat in her car outside her house on Feb. 1.
The water at Coney Island might be too chilly for some, but there's still plenty to enjoy, like food, rides and games.
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
While many were celebrating Floyd's life, they were also still pushing for change in the criminal justice system.
Barrie is one of two boys whose bodies were pulled from the water after disappearing earlier this month.
Alfa Barrie, 11, and Garrett Warren, 13, disappeared after they were last seen together on May 12 in Harlem.
The victim's brother says his brother and the suspect had some sort of dispute before the deadly hit-and-run.