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Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools
Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools For at least ten Long Island school districts, a big change is underway. The New York State Board of Regents voted on Tuesday, April 18 to ban the use of Native American names, mascots, or logos by public schools across the state of New York. The ruling, which is an addition to the existing Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, will require school districts to make a commitment to the rule by the end of this school year. The amendment states that “the use of Native American mascots” could create a hostile environment for students, thus putting it in violation of the Digni…

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by Sophie Grieser
Politics
'I'm In!': NY Native Caitlyn Jenner Launches Bid For California Governor 'I'm In!': NY Native Caitlyn Jenner Launches Bid For California Governor
'I'm In!': NY Native Caitlyn Jenner Launches Bid For California Governor Could another reality TV star be elected to one of the nation's most prestigious positions?  Former Olympian and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner, a longtime Republican, announced that she plans to throw her hat into the ring and make a gubernatorial run in California. Jenner, a Hudson Valley native, who was born in Mount Kisco and grew up in Sleepy Hollow before graduating from Newtown High School in Fairfield County, took to social media to announce that she was planning to move forward with a run at the governor’s seat. “I’m in!” Jenner posted with a lengthy release announcing…

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by Zak Failla