We shared a story Wednesday that was first published March 12 and did not include important context of the March 16 Atlanta-area shootings that killed 8, including 6 Asian women. The headline has since been updated and the tweet, seen below for the record, has been deleted.
WARNING! 🦠💉 Health officials are warning about a COVID-19 variant spreading in New York. They say the current vaccines may be LESS effective against the new strain as more Americans are getting the shots. Details: https://t.co/51wygY7BV7
At @NYGovCuomo’s teleconference yesterday the governor praised his state’s progress in controlling the virus, and criticized @MarkMeadows for saying that the Trump administration does not plan to control the pandemic. #NCCNews
The Marketing Director at @destinyusa, Nikita Jankowsky, explained that the recent store closings, like NY & Co. are a result of corporate decisions that involve their stores all over the nation. #NCCNews
Earthbound Trading Co. is now open for business at Destiny USA, it’s good news for @destinyusa in a time where unexpected store closings and a drop in shopper numbers is becoming a norm. #NCCNews
On what was supposed to be the first day of school, Jamesville Elementary is empty. This delay to the school year comes after one student tested positive forcing the school to close for deep cleaning and sanitation. #NCCNews
This story about Bella Thorne has her prominence and impact as a celebrity, and the unusualness of her ability to make $1M in a day on an app like OF. A story about a Black sex worker, wouldn’t have that— so they go unreported.
Things like this make me rethink the “newsworthiness” standards that journalist go by. We’re taught to focus reporting on stories related to prominence, impact, and unsualness.
we're like a month away from onlyfans changing so much about media in general and headlines like "bella thorne and kylie jenner: innovators of the year" completely erasing the primarily black sex workers who were harrassed and attacked while making it popular/profitable
Syracuse Common Councilor Steve Thompson, has withdrawn his proposal for an amendment that would weaken a citizen police watchdog group. More details on how this occurred and what’s coming next on NCCNews. #BDJ4643
Today at 11 people will be gathering in Common Council Chambers to stand against an amendment that will weaken the powers of a Syracuse Board that checks the city’s police department #BDJ4643
Old waterlines are among many of CNY’s infrastructure issues. Upstate Manager of Eastcom, Jim Flint, finds that if they go unmodified, a Flint Michigan crisis could hit CNY. #BDJ4643
At the Expo-Center today over 100 infrastructure companies are gathered for the 25th annual NYS Highway & Public Works Expo. The event gives companies the platform to work towards solving infrastructure issues in Central New York. #BDJ4643
From dealing with sidewalk snow removal programs and road repairs, to the replacement of I-81, CNY’s 20th century infrastructure needs repair and the expo center event promotes solutions to these issues.