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Mamdani Says He’ll Try to Discourage Trump From Sanctuary-Related Funding Cuts
Trump has pledged to end funding by Feb. 1 to sanctuary cities that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Supreme Court Considers Whether New Jersey Transit May Be Sued Outside the State
Top courts in two states disagree on whether a constitutional principle prevents the transit agency from being sued outside its home state.
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Trump to Appoint New Board for Mediations in New York Rail Labor Dispute
About 300,000 passengers could be impacted daily if an agreement is not reached.
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Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
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Hochul Focuses on Affordability, Trump in State of the State Address
The New York governor says she wants to allow individuals to sue federal immigration officers.
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New York City Council Staff Member From Venezuela Detained by ICE
Homeland Security said the staffer overstayed his 2017 tourist visa.
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Orange County Drug Task Force Sees Success in Illegal Firearms Confiscations, Investigations
The years 2024 and 2025 included major operations and seizures for the drug- and firearm-focused task force.
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Judge Rules Orsted Can Resume Work on Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project
Orsted said that Revolution Wind will resume construction ‘as soon as possible.’
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Mamdani Appoints Former State Assemblyman to Head NY Office for Media & Entertainment
Espinal said he would prioritize partnering with unions and the industry to expand good-paying union jobs.
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Marxist Network Behind Pro-Maduro, Anti-ICE Protests Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The groups have organized dozens of pro-Maduro and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks.
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New York Civil Trial to Examine Liability in Teen Gender Surgery Case
The trial will determine liability for medical providers accused of malpractice in a gender dysphoria treatment involving surgery on a 16-year-old patient.
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Operation Salvo Leads to Arrest of 54 Individuals in New York City: DHS
‘Roughly 60 percent of those arrested in Operation Salvo have been removed from the country so far,’ DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
Life-threatening withdrawal symptoms are sending users to the intensive care unit.
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Judge Halts Trump Admin From Freezing $10 Billion in Child Care Funds for 5 States
The Department of Health and Human Services said it was halting the funding due to concerns about ‘widespread fraud’ in state-administered programs.
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Sen. Skoufis’s Bill Relaxing Regulation on Alcohol Purchases by Restaurants and Bars Passed Into Law
The bill allowing for taverns and other establishments to buy small amounts of alcohol locally will come into effect before St. Patrick’s Day in March.
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Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York
New York State will fund Mamdani’s plan for free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City and increase seats in the program for children aged 3 and up.
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Judge Disqualifies DOJ Attorney Investigating New York AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James had argued John Sarcone was illegally appointed to the post.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
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Mamdani Says He’ll Try to Discourage Trump From Sanctuary-Related Funding Cuts
Trump has pledged to end funding by Feb. 1 to sanctuary cities that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Supreme Court Considers Whether New Jersey Transit May Be Sued Outside the State
Top courts in two states disagree on whether a constitutional principle prevents the transit agency from being sued outside its home state.
|
Trump to Appoint New Board for Mediations in New York Rail Labor Dispute
About 300,000 passengers could be impacted daily if an agreement is not reached.
|
Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
|
Hochul Focuses on Affordability, Trump in State of the State Address
The New York governor says she wants to allow individuals to sue federal immigration officers.
|
New York City Council Staff Member From Venezuela Detained by ICE
Homeland Security said the staffer overstayed his 2017 tourist visa.
|
Orange County Drug Task Force Sees Success in Illegal Firearms Confiscations, Investigations
The years 2024 and 2025 included major operations and seizures for the drug- and firearm-focused task force.
|
Judge Rules Orsted Can Resume Work on Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project
Orsted said that Revolution Wind will resume construction ‘as soon as possible.’
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Mamdani Appoints Former State Assemblyman to Head NY Office for Media & Entertainment
Espinal said he would prioritize partnering with unions and the industry to expand good-paying union jobs.
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Marxist Network Behind Pro-Maduro, Anti-ICE Protests Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The groups have organized dozens of pro-Maduro and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks.
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New York Civil Trial to Examine Liability in Teen Gender Surgery Case
The trial will determine liability for medical providers accused of malpractice in a gender dysphoria treatment involving surgery on a 16-year-old patient.
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Operation Salvo Leads to Arrest of 54 Individuals in New York City: DHS
‘Roughly 60 percent of those arrested in Operation Salvo have been removed from the country so far,’ DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
Life-threatening withdrawal symptoms are sending users to the intensive care unit.
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Judge Halts Trump Admin From Freezing $10 Billion in Child Care Funds for 5 States
The Department of Health and Human Services said it was halting the funding due to concerns about ‘widespread fraud’ in state-administered programs.
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Sen. Skoufis’s Bill Relaxing Regulation on Alcohol Purchases by Restaurants and Bars Passed Into Law
The bill allowing for taverns and other establishments to buy small amounts of alcohol locally will come into effect before St. Patrick’s Day in March.
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Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York
New York State will fund Mamdani’s plan for free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City and increase seats in the program for children aged 3 and up.
|
Judge Disqualifies DOJ Attorney Investigating New York AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James had argued John Sarcone was illegally appointed to the post.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
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