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Dec. 28: A Momentous Day in History Highlights Judicial Decisions, Cinema Milestones, and Major Birthdays

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Today marks a momentous day in history, as we reach the 363rd day of the year 2024 with only three days remaining. This date has been witness to several key events that have shaped our world in various spheres, from groundbreaking advancements in cinema to pivotal legislative enactments. It was on December 28, 2015, when a significant legal decision came out of Cleveland, as a grand jury chose not to indict two white officers in the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old Black boy who was shot while holding a toy pellet gun. The decision … Read more

Dec. 28: A Day of Historical Milestones and Tragic Memories, from the Lumiere Brothers’ Film Debut to the End of U.S. Combat in Afghanistan

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As 2024 nears its close, December 28 marks not only the 363rd day of this leap year but also an opportunity to reflect on significant historical events that occurred on this day across different years. Among today’s critical remembrances is the 2015 decision by a Cleveland grand jury not to charge two white officers in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black youth, who was holding a toy pellet gun at the time. This tragic event is among several impactful occurrences that have taken place on December 28, spanning from breakthroughs in entertainment … Read more

Reflecting on Dec. 28: Key Moments in History from the Lumiere Brothers’ First Films to the Enduring Legacy of Tamir Rice

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As the year draws to a close, today marks the 363rd day of 2024, leaving just a handful of days before the new year begins. This date, December 28, has been witness to numerous pivotal events that have shaped history in various realms from cinema and natural disasters to significant political legislation and moments of poignant reflection. One of the most heart-wrenching incidents remembered today took place in 2015 when a grand jury in Cleveland decided not to bring charges against two white police officers in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black … Read more

New York DEC Proposes Key Updates to Forest Tax Law, Seeks Public Input on Sustainable Forestry Initiatives

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ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has proposed updates to the state’s forestry regulations aimed at simplifying the management and sustainability of private woodlands. Sean Mahar, the interim commissioner of the DEC, announced these proposed changes on Friday that aim to update the existing Real Property Tax Law Section 480a, often referred to as the Forest Tax Law. The DEC will host two virtual public comment hearings on January 21 and has set a deadline for public input by January 27. The DEC’s revisions are designed to make it easier … Read more