Legal Aid Accuses NY Department of Corrections of Endangering Inmates Over HALT Act
Legal Aid Society accuses NY Department of Corrections of jeopardizing prisoner safety, alleging failure to comply with HALT Act injunction.
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NY solar industry fears job losses from GOP bill
NY renewable energy CEO Kevin Schulte warns of job losses if Congress cuts green energy tax credits, saying it…
New York to Create New Charge for Masked Criminals, Says Governor Hochul
New York plans to charge individuals with a new crime if they wear masks while committing another offense, says…
Gov. Hochul and Legislators Clash Over Rental Assistance in NY Budget Proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders disagree on the amount of rental assistance for the annual budget, amidst an affordable housing shortage.
Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, Trailblazing New York Democrat, Dies at 87
Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, dies at 87 after battling…
Florida Bill Proposes Study to Eliminate Property Taxes Amid Rising Concerns
Rising property taxes in Florida spur discussions on a bill that proposes the elimination of property taxes,…
Trade War Tensions Rise as Trump Plans Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and gas, leading to concerns about disruptions in cross-border relationships.
NY Prisons Await Details of Tentative Offer Amid Ongoing Corrections Officer…
A tentative deal between striking New York corrections officers and the state is under review, as their call for a…
Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Curb NYC Mayor’s Power Stalled in State Legislature
Gov. Hochul wants to pass legislation to curb Mayor Adams' authority, but lawmakers say the measure is stalled.
New York Bill Proposes Making ‘Masked Harassment’ a Criminal Offense
A bill introduced in the New York Legislature could make it a crime to wear face masks to harass or threaten, creating the crime of "masked harassment".