Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Purser Weighs in on New York’s Minimum Wage Increase in WAER Article
"Because what we have been experiencing in recent years has been really historic levels of in terms of increase of the cost of living," says Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology. "And so this increased minimum wage doesn't reflect what we have all been experiencing, which is the rising cost of living."
See related: Labor, New York State, Wage Inequality
Purser Talks to ABC News About the Nurse Strike in New York City
"Nurses are really bargaining for the collective good. They are putting, first and foremost, patients' safety above all else and that was the breaking point—they've been working under less-than-ideal conditions that jeopardized the safety of patients," says Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology.
See related: Health Care, Labor, New York City
Basketball Legend John Wallace '12 Says Tubman Field Study 'Was an Awesome Experience’
The former NBA player is among the many athletes who participated in the summer course at the Harriet Tubman Home.
See related: New York State, Student Experiences
‘An Incredible Endeavor’
In Harriet Tubman’s bicentennial year, alumni and faculty reflect on their role preserving her legacy and take stock of new milestones, including a national park designation, a book and the $20 bill.
Dennison Discusses the Upstate-Crouse Hospital Merger with Syracuse.com
Professor of Practice Emeritus Tom Dennison was quoted in the Syracuse.com article "Syracuse hospital merger: Upstate and Crouse, once fierce rivals, unite to grow stronger."
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Reeher Speaks with WRVO About Proposed Redistricting Plan in NY
See related: New York State, State and Local, U.S. Elections
Reeher Discusses Rep. Katko's Retirement With The Hill, WRVO
See related: New York State, Political Parties, Politics, State and Local, U.S. Elections
Reeher Weighs in on Gov. Hochul's 2022 Strategy in Spectrum News Piece
See related: COVID-19, New York State, State and Local
Monmonier Weighs in on Upstate NY in Westchester Magazine
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Reeher Weighs in on Onondaga County Reapportionment Process on WAER
See related: New York State, Politics, State and Local