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State Democrats Get Behind NY Prison Reforms in Legislative Session’s Final Days

State Democrats Get Behind NY Prison Reforms in Legislative Session’s Final Days

June 11, 2025
Democrats in the state Senate and Assembly agreed late Monday on a set of prison reforms that would...
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How a Shoplifting Arrest in Upstate NY Summoned ICE and Separated a Family

How a Shoplifting Arrest in Upstate NY Summoned ICE and Separated a Family

June 11, 2025
The call was dispatched as a routine case of shoplifting in Rotterdam, a blue-collar suburb of...
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NY Lawmakers Pass Medically Assisted Suicide Bill

NY Lawmakers Pass Medically Assisted Suicide Bill

June 10, 2025
New York state senators approved a bill Monday that would give people with terminal illnesses the...
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Proposed Cap to NY Farm Expansions Spark Concerns From Dairy Industry

Proposed Cap to NY Farm Expansions Spark Concerns From Dairy Industry

June 6, 2025
A proposed bill in the New York State Senate would place a cap on herd numbers for farmers looking...
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Gillibrand Backs SMART Act Aimed at Reducing Drug Costs

Gillibrand Backs SMART Act Aimed at Reducing Drug Costs

June 6, 2025
Out-of-pocket drug costs for Americans hit $98 billion in 2024, marking a 5-year, 25% rise according...
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Key NY Legislative Caucus Endorses Criminal Justice Bills in Light of Prison Deaths

Key NY Legislative Caucus Endorses Criminal Justice Bills in Light of Prison Deaths

June 6, 2025
Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus are calling on lawmakers...
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Antonio Delgado is Running for New York Governor, Challenging Kathy Hochul

Antonio Delgado is Running for New York Governor, Challenging Kathy Hochul

June 3, 2025
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is running for governor, challenging the very person who appointed him to...
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How The ‘New York for All Act’ Could Limit Statewide Cooperation with Trump’s Deportation Efforts

How The ‘New York for All Act’ Could Limit Statewide Cooperation with Trump’s Deportation Efforts

June 3, 2025
New York state and its cities have been at the center of President Donald Trump’s efforts to launch...
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Natural Gas Pipelines See Renewed Push as Hochul Signals Openness

Natural Gas Pipelines See Renewed Push as Hochul Signals Openness

May 30, 2025
A natural gas company is attempting to revive two previously-abandoned pipelines in New York, days...
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Report Finds Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Process

Report Finds Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Process

May 29, 2025
Racial disparities in parole decisions continue to worsen across New York state, with new data...
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Should Musicians Be Able to Pull The Plug on StubHub, Resellers at NY Shows?

Should Musicians Be Able to Pull The Plug on StubHub, Resellers at NY Shows?

May 29, 2025
Some New York lawmakers want to give musicians the power to stop resellers from flipping high-priced...
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New York Senator Pushes Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Credit Card Fee Overcharges

New York Senator Pushes Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Credit Card Fee Overcharges

May 29, 2025
In a move to shield New York’s small businesses from what he calls “unfair and predatory” credit...
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Summer, When The Living is Easy and Driving Can Be Deadly

Summer, When The Living is Easy and Driving Can Be Deadly

May 21, 2025
Police are issuing their annual warning about dangerous driving habits before the unofficial start...
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A Revolutionary War-Era Ship Found Under the World Trade Center Finally Has a Home

A Revolutionary War-Era Ship Found Under the World Trade Center Finally Has a Home

May 20, 2025
A Revolutionary War-era gunboat found during the excavation of Ground Zero 15 years ago has finally...
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Hochul Apologizes for ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ at Thomas Indian School

Hochul Apologizes for ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ at Thomas Indian School

May 20, 2025
“Today, on behalf of the State of New York, I Governor Kathy Hochul, apologize to the Seneca Nation...
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New Yorkers Like Some of Hochul’s Policies But Aren’t Enthusiastic About a Second Term, Says Poll

New Yorkers Like Some of Hochul’s Policies But Aren’t Enthusiastic About a Second Term, Says Poll

May 20, 2025
At time when Republicans and Democrats seem to disagree on everything, a new Siena College poll...
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Seneca Nation President Discusses Significance of Hochul’s Visit, Apology

Seneca Nation President Discusses Significance of Hochul’s Visit, Apology

May 16, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to visit the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday to...
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SUNY Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Free Community College Program

SUNY Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Free Community College Program

May 16, 2025
Community colleges in New York state are making it easier for adult learners to apply for free...
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Growing Number of Politicians, Organizations Speak Out on Proposed Cuts

Growing Number of Politicians, Organizations Speak Out on Proposed Cuts

May 16, 2025
A mounting number of elected officials and organizations from New York are voicing support for the...
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Scenic Hudson’s Pete Lopez Discusses Environmental Legislation in New York State Budget

Scenic Hudson’s Pete Lopez Discusses Environmental Legislation in New York State Budget

May 13, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget last week. As reaction from...
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Lawmakers Ban AI Deepfakes of Minors and Require Disclaimers That AI Chatbots Aren’t Human

Lawmakers Ban AI Deepfakes of Minors and Require Disclaimers That AI Chatbots Aren’t Human

May 9, 2025
New York lawmakers are placing safeguards on artificial intelligence chatbots, as more people are...
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New York Filmmakers Skeptical of President’s Foreign Film Tariff

New York Filmmakers Skeptical of President’s Foreign Film Tariff

May 8, 2025
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced he had authorized imposing a 100 percent tariff on all...
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New York’s Native American Mascot Ban Under Federal Probe, As Activists and Academics Highlight Harm

New York’s Native American Mascot Ban Under Federal Probe, As Activists and Academics Highlight Harm

May 7, 2025
The battle over Native American mascots as logos for schools sports teams in New York has taken a...
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NY Lawmakers Aim to Block Elon Musk’s Attempt to turn X into a Venmo, Zelle Competitor

NY Lawmakers Aim to Block Elon Musk’s Attempt to turn X into a Venmo, Zelle Competitor

May 7, 2025
New York could be a stumbling block for billionaire Elon Musk’s attempts to launch a...
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Religious School Reprieve from NY Education Standards to be Included in State Budget

Religious School Reprieve from NY Education Standards to be Included in State Budget

May 6, 2025
New York lawmakers have agreed to delay regulations on nonpublic religious schools, bowing to...
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New York’s Agriculture Commissioner Sees Opportunity for Positive Change in Immigration Crackdown

New York’s Agriculture Commissioner Sees Opportunity for Positive Change in Immigration Crackdown

April 29, 2025
New York’s top agriculture official sees an opportunity for positive change in the nationwide...
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Rep. Lawler Faces Boos, Jeers from Angry Constituents at Rockland County Town Hall

Rep. Lawler Faces Boos, Jeers from Angry Constituents at Rockland County Town Hall

April 28, 2025
Republican New York Congressman Mike Lawler was met with shouts, boos, and jeers from constituents...
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Lawmakers Want to Make Changes to NY’s Home Care Program

Lawmakers Want to Make Changes to NY’s Home Care Program

April 24, 2025
Several state lawmakers say they want to undo aspects of New York’s controversial remaking of a...
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Yes in God’s Backyard? Churches Push to Skirt Zoning Laws and Build More Housing

Yes in God’s Backyard? Churches Push to Skirt Zoning Laws and Build More Housing

April 24, 2025
Dustin Longmire is a pastor with an extra church. And he believes the most Christian thing to do...
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Gov. Hochul Drops Bid for New Crime of ‘Masked Harassment’ in NY Budget Talks

Gov. Hochul Drops Bid for New Crime of ‘Masked Harassment’ in NY Budget Talks

April 24, 2025
As negotiations over the late state budget limp along, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed...
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NY Corrections Officers Charged with Murder in Prison Death of Messiah Nantwi

NY Corrections Officers Charged with Murder in Prison Death of Messiah Nantwi

April 16, 2025
Two New York state corrections officers were charged Wednesday with the murder of Messiah Nantwi, an...
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Comptroller Finds New York Didn’t Use Millions in Medical Equipment Purchased During Pandemic

April 16, 2025
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says New York state should improve its storage of durable medical equipment...
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Lawmakers Have a ‘Framework’ Deal to Partly Roll Back NY Discovery Reforms

Lawmakers Have a ‘Framework’ Deal to Partly Roll Back NY Discovery Reforms

April 16, 2025
New York state lawmakers struck a tentative deal with district attorneys on changes to the state’s...
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With Tesla Contract Under Scrutiny, NY Legislators Call to Fine Carmaker for Missing Job Benchmarks

With Tesla Contract Under Scrutiny, NY Legislators Call to Fine Carmaker for Missing Job Benchmarks

April 16, 2025
As New York weighs a deal to let Tesla renew its lease at a state-owned factory in Buffalo, the...
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Lawmakers Rue Late New York State Budget as Talks Continue

Lawmakers Rue Late New York State Budget as Talks Continue

April 11, 2025
It has been more than a week since New York state lawmakers missed an April 1st deadline to reach an...
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Negotiations on Discovery Law Changes Edge Toward Compromise

Negotiations on Discovery Law Changes Edge Toward Compromise

April 8, 2025
Loosening sanctions for prosecutors who fail to turn over evidence in a fair and timely manner has...
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Proposes New Prison Reforms in the Face of Staffing Crisis

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Proposes New Prison Reforms in the Face of Staffing Crisis

April 3, 2025
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed new prison reforms meant to ease staffing shortages on Tuesday as part of...
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Upstate New York Braces for Impact as Tariffs on Imports Set to Start

Upstate New York Braces for Impact as Tariffs on Imports Set to Start

April 2, 2025
Reciprocal tariffs on imported goods are set to start Wednesday. The Trump administration plans to...
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Musk Critics Push NY to Close Buffalo Factory Instead of Working with Tesla

Musk Critics Push NY to Close Buffalo Factory Instead of Working with Tesla

April 1, 2025
A lawmaker is pushing the state to hit the brakes on signing a new tentative agreement with Tesla to...
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The Push for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Other Labor Priorities in the State Budget

The Push for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Other Labor Priorities in the State Budget

March 28, 2025
New York state lawmakers and labor advocates are hoping to include the work opportunity tax credit...
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State Lawmakers Face Deadline to Settle $252 Billion Budget Amidst Policy Disputes

State Lawmakers Face Deadline to Settle $252 Billion Budget Amidst Policy Disputes

March 28, 2025
Albany, NY – As the clock ticks down to an April 1 deadline, New York state lawmakers are in a race...
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New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate Faces Financial and Legislative Challenges

New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate Faces Financial and Legislative Challenges

March 28, 2025
Electric school buses cost around $400,000 each, plus charging infrastructure — a high price tag for...
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NY Lawmakers Say Colleagues Are Stalling Prison Oversight Bill

NY Lawmakers Say Colleagues Are Stalling Prison Oversight Bill

March 26, 2025
A push to expand the state’s independent prison oversight body appears to have stalled in the...
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NY School Administrators Don’t Back Gov. Hochul’s ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban

NY School Administrators Don’t Back Gov. Hochul’s ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban

March 18, 2025
New York’s school boards, superintendents and building administrators aren’t on board with Gov...
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Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants to “Streamline” NY’s Discovery Law. Some Say She’s Trying to Kill It

Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants to “Streamline” NY’s Discovery Law. Some Say She’s Trying to Kill It

March 18, 2025
Marty Tankleff spent almost 18 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murdering his...
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Halting Federal Climate Funding Could Raise New Yorkers’ Energy Bills, Comptroller Warns

Halting Federal Climate Funding Could Raise New Yorkers’ Energy Bills, Comptroller Warns

March 18, 2025
A new report from the state comptroller warns that New Yorkers’ energy bills could rise if President...
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National Weather Service Suspends ‘Vital’ NY Weather Monitoring After Trump’s Staffing Cuts

National Weather Service Suspends ‘Vital’ NY Weather Monitoring After Trump’s Staffing Cuts

March 13, 2025
Weather forecasts could become less accurate in New York after the National Weather Service recently...
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Should Seniors Only be Eligible for Rebate Checks? NY Lawmakers Think So

Should Seniors Only be Eligible for Rebate Checks? NY Lawmakers Think So

March 11, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s marquee budget proposals are facing new pushback, with top legislators...
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New York Farms and Factories Left Scrambling Amid Uncertainty Around Trump Tariffs

March 7, 2025
Business leaders in upstate New York say they are bracing for the effects of new tariffs on Canadian...
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Indictment Charges Seven with First-Degree Murder in Alleged Torture Death of Sam Nordquist

Indictment Charges Seven with First-Degree Murder in Alleged Torture Death of Sam Nordquist

March 6, 2025
Note: The following story contains references to physical and sexual abuse. Seven people accused in...
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Trump Push to Scuttle CHIPS Act Befuddles New York Leaders

Trump Push to Scuttle CHIPS Act Befuddles New York Leaders

March 6, 2025
President Donald Trump says lawmakers should “get rid” of a $52 billion program providing subsidies...
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Facing Closure and Losing Staff, Refugee Groups Ask Albany to Replace Lost Federal Funds

March 5, 2025
Agencies that work with refugees called on New York lawmakers on Tuesday to double state funding...
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How Does it Feel to Be Involuntarily Committed? NY Advocates Condemn Gov. Hochul Plan

How Does it Feel to Be Involuntarily Committed? NY Advocates Condemn Gov. Hochul Plan

March 4, 2025
Evelyn Graham-Nyaasi knows what it’s like to be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment...
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With Higher Education Funding at Risk, SUNY and CUNY Students Call for the State to Step In

With Higher Education Funding at Risk, SUNY and CUNY Students Call for the State to Step In

February 28, 2025
Some SUNY and CUNY students say if funding for higher education is affected by federal spending cuts...
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How Hudson Valley Lawmakers Voted on House Budget Resolution

How Hudson Valley Lawmakers Voted on House Budget Resolution

February 26, 2025
The House narrowly passed a multitrillion-dollar budget framework Tuesday, bringing President...
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Is Hochul’s Child Tax Credit Enough? Some Lawmakers Say No

Is Hochul’s Child Tax Credit Enough? Some Lawmakers Say No

February 25, 2025
One thousand dollars. That’s what Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to increase New York’s child tax credit...
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New York Farmers Continue to Wait on Frozen USDA Funds

New York Farmers Continue to Wait on Frozen USDA Funds

February 24, 2025
Nearly a month after a judge ordered President Donald Trump to halt his pause on funding for some...
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Commission on Reparations Needs More Time to Complete Mission

Commission on Reparations Needs More Time to Complete Mission

February 21, 2025
In December 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law creating the nine-member Community...
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New York NOW Reporters Roundtable

New York NOW Reporters Roundtable

February 21, 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing growing calls for him to either resign or be removed from...
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Hochul Rejects Louisiana Extradition Order for Doctor

Hochul Rejects Louisiana Extradition Order for Doctor

February 20, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected an extradition order from Louisiana for a New Paltz...
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Federal Order on Refugees Leaves NY Resettlement Agencies Scrambling

Federal Order on Refugees Leaves NY Resettlement Agencies Scrambling

February 20, 2025
More than 1,000 refugees across upstate New York are worrying about how they will pay their rent and...
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Trump Says He Wants to ‘Terminate’ FEMA. Here’s What That Could Mean for New York

Trump Says He Wants to ‘Terminate’ FEMA. Here’s What That Could Mean for New York

February 19, 2025
Communities across New York rely on funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after...
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Trump Moves to Stop Congestion Pricing Tolls in New York City

Trump Moves to Stop Congestion Pricing Tolls in New York City

February 19, 2025
The Trump administration moved to revoke federal approval for congestion pricing on Wednesday...
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As Hochul Weighs Removing Mayor Adams, Lt. Gov. Delgado Says He ‘Speaks for New Yorkers’

As Hochul Weighs Removing Mayor Adams, Lt. Gov. Delgado Says He ‘Speaks for New Yorkers’

February 18, 2025
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has declared his independence from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The lieutenant...
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Growing Road Salt Shortage Across New York State

Growing Road Salt Shortage Across New York State

February 18, 2025
It’s been a snowy and consistently cold winter so far. Governor Kathy Hochul says these are...
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Former NYS Senator Martucci Takes on New Role as Region 2 Administrator for EPA

Former NYS Senator Martucci Takes on New Role as Region 2 Administrator for EPA

February 14, 2025
Former New York State Senator Michael Martucci has been tapped as Region 2 Administrator of the...
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NY Comptroller Warns of Potential Federal Cuts, Questions Rebate Checks

NY Comptroller Warns of Potential Federal Cuts, Questions Rebate Checks

February 14, 2025
The state’s top financial manager warned Friday that the governor’s budget is vulnerable to...
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Changes to NY’s Home Health Care Program Faces Criticism

Changes to NY’s Home Health Care Program Faces Criticism

February 12, 2025
Lawmakers put administrators for the state’s controversial home health care program in the hot seat...
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Lawmakers Protest Seven-Figure Compensation Package for SUNY Chancellor

Lawmakers Protest Seven-Figure Compensation Package for SUNY Chancellor

February 11, 2025
Six-figure pay raises for top state education leaders in New York have sparked bipartisan criticism...
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New York Dairy Farms Prepare for Increased Immigration Enforcement

New York Dairy Farms Prepare for Increased Immigration Enforcement

February 11, 2025
New York dairy farms are preparing for the potential of increased immigration enforcement on farms...
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Gov. Hochul Pulls Back Democratic Push to Change Special Election Schedule

Gov. Hochul Pulls Back Democratic Push to Change Special Election Schedule

February 11, 2025
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration urged state legislators to pump the brakes on a proposal that...
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New York’s Fight Over Whether to Aid ICE Heats Up in Albany

New York’s Fight Over Whether to Aid ICE Heats Up in Albany

February 5, 2025
As federal immigration officials boast of increased arrests across New York and the nation, a debate...
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Trump Tariffs Would Hit New Yorkers’ Energy Costs First, Canadian Diplomat Warns

Trump Tariffs Would Hit New Yorkers’ Energy Costs First, Canadian Diplomat Warns

February 4, 2025
New Yorkers would feel the effect of tariffs on Canadian goods first in their energy prices, a top...
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Gov. Hochul Signs Into Law Further Protections for Doctors Providing Abortion Care

Gov. Hochul Signs Into Law Further Protections for Doctors Providing Abortion Care

February 4, 2025
Doctors can use the name of their medical practices instead of their own when prescribing abortion...
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NY Attorney General Warns Hospitals Not to Stop Transgender Care After Trump’s Executive Order

NY Attorney General Warns Hospitals Not to Stop Transgender Care After Trump’s Executive Order

February 3, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to hospitals on Monday, stating that they...
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Hudson Valley Doctor Accused of Sending Abortion Pills Across State Lines Now Facing Criminal Charges

Hudson Valley Doctor Accused of Sending Abortion Pills Across State Lines Now Facing Criminal Charges

January 31, 2025
A Louisiana grand jury indicted a New York doctor Friday after prosecutors said she allegedly...
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