Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government

Federal prosecutors say a former aide to two New York governors has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government

Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government
Americas|Election|News

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Crime|News|Political

FBI searches home of former aide to New York Gov Kathy Hochul

The FBI has searched the Long Island home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

Health|Political

New York's top court allows 'equal rights' amendment to appear on November ballot

A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution to bar discrimination over “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes” will appear on state ballots this November

News|Political

Man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal involving terrorism charge

The man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie has rejected a plea deal that would have shortened his state prison term but exposed him to a federal terrorism-related charge

Man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal involving terrorism charge
News|Political

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

George Latimer has defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, of New York, in a Democratic primary that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary
News|Political

Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island

On New York's Long Island, former CNN anchor John Avlon and scientist Nancy Goroff are facing off in a primary election for a congressional seat that Democrats hope will help them take control of the House

Former CNN anchor takes on professor in primary aimed at finding Democrat who can win on Long Island
Political|Technology

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

New York's governor has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
News|Political

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrongly says Buffalo supermarket killer used a bump stock

Around an hour after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban on bump stocks, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrongly said a gunman who carried out a racist massacre in her hometown of Buffalo had used the gun accessory that can allow semiautomatic rifles to shoot as fast as a machine gun

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrongly says Buffalo supermarket killer used a bump stock
Opinion|Political|Technology

New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

The New York state Legislature has passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm — a regulation that tries to curtail feeds that critics argue are addicting to children

New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
News|Political

Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system, following what she described as concerns over people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts

Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts
News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash

The Israel-Hamas war is roiling a primary election between two Democrats in New York, testing the party’s position on the conflict and the larger split between its progressive and centrist wings

Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash
News|Political

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
News|Political

New York Senate passes bill to tighten legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to toss rape conviction

The New York state Senate has passed a bill to explicitly allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crimes cases

New York Senate passes bill to tighten legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to toss rape conviction
Business|News|Political

New York City to end its relationship with embattled migrant services contractor

New York City will end its relationship with a medical services company tasked with housing and caring for an influx of international migrants, following scrutiny over the company’s lucrative deal with the city and the quality of its humanitarian services

New York City to end its relationship with embattled migrant services contractor
News|Political

Cheating on your spouse is a crime in New York. The 1907 law may finally be repealed

Cheating on your spouse is illegal in New York, but the state might soon change that

Cheating on your spouse is a crime in New York. The 1907 law may finally be repealed
Business|News|Political

New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms

New York will evaluate its troubled recreational marijuana licensing program as lawsuits and bureaucratic stumbles have severely hampered the legal market and black-market sellers have flourished

New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms
News|Political

New York will deploy National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is deploying the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police search passengers’ bags for weapons

New York will deploy National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes
News|Political

New York lawmakers approve new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge

The New York state Legislature has approved a Democrat-drawn congressional map that gives the party a modest boost in a few battleground districts, helping their candidates in a heavily contested election year when House races in the state could determine control of Congress

New York lawmakers approve new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge
News|Political

Race to succeed George Santos in Congress reaches stormy climax in New York's suburbs

An unusual special election in New York City’s suburbs could be a bellwether in the fight for control of Congress

Race to succeed George Santos in Congress reaches stormy climax in New York's suburbs
News|Political

The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year

How will America’s suburbs vote this year

The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year
News|Political

Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees and settles with New York state

The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with the state of New York to resolve a sexual harassment investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees and settles with New York state
News|Political

With police stops in the spotlight, NYC council is expected to override mayor on transparency bill

The New York City Council is expected to override a mayoral veto of a bill that would require police officers to document basic information whenever they question someone

With police stops in the spotlight, NYC council is expected to override mayor on transparency bill
News|Political

How much gerrymandering is too much? In New York, the answer could make or break Dems' House hopes

New York’s highest court just gave Democrats a chance to redraw the state’s congressional districts, a major victory as the party tries to flip seats in the state to win control of the U.S. House next year

How much gerrymandering is too much? In New York, the answer could make or break Dems' House hopes
News|Political

Israeli military veteran tapped as GOP candidate in special election to replace George Santos

Republicans have picked a little-known county lawmaker who once served in the Israeli military as their candidate in a special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos

Israeli military veteran tapped as GOP candidate in special election to replace George Santos

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