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New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (622+ words) The races have become bellwethers of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political clout, testing whether the young democratic socialist can leverage excitement he ignited last year to reshape the city's congressional delegation. And he has been working hard to promote his slate…...
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to New York firearms liability law
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (125+ words) The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation along with Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Beretta, Glock, Sig Sauer and Sturm. The gun manufacturers argued that the 2021 New York law renders" Your Daily Astrology:…...
New York lawmakers pass bill to protect kids from AI chatbot risks
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (147+ words) The bill that passed the New York legislature doesn't ban the use of chatbots by children outright, but it does go after the features that could lead to emotional dependency or harmful behaviors. The bill now heads to New York…...
New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg
2+ week, 4+ day ago (438+ words) Boosting The Never Forget Fund's latest appeal, announced Wednesday, is Mike Bloomberg. The former New York City mayor, who has rallied hundreds of millions of dollars toward the 9/11 Memorial and Museum as its chair, pledged to match the next $25 million…...
With largest US commuter rail system shut down, New York governor urges unions to resume talks
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (750+ words) By PHILIP MARCELO and MICHAEL R. SISAK "This is my official invitation. We didn't want you to leave. You left. You're welcome to come back. I'll provide refreshments, whatever you like. Just c'mon back," Hochul told a news conference as the…...
New York judge blocks homeless shelter relocation after East Villagers sue
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (226+ words) The lawsuit filed by those in the East Village argues that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared an "emergency" to close the Bellevue homeless shelter and to quickly relocate the people staying there into the East Village. The lawsuit…...
Why JPMorgan Chase is likely to keep shrinking its New York City workforce
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) Orioles trade 2025 draft pick for Cardinals reliever Nick Raquet: source Man dies after boiler incident at Carroll County plant nursery, fire chief confirms The Rockwell, Fells Point staple, to close in June after 12 years Three Hollywood heavyweights and their films…...
New York City proposes $30 minimum wage as other cities consider higher pay floors
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) The proposal to raise New York City's minimum wage to $30 an hour mirrors a key campaign pledge from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and is supported by worker advocacy groups. According to MIT's living wage calculator, a single adult with no d…...
Stories of survival emerge from deadly New York airport collision as officials investigate its cause
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (724+ words) By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, JENNIFER PELTZ and ROB GILLIES With the smell of fuel in the air and debris dangling from the obliterated cockpit, passengers tore open emergency exit doors, jumped off the plane's wings and then turned around to catch…...
The Baltimorons" star Michael Strassner to star in indie comedy Tuesday, New York"
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (36+ words) " The Baltimorons " star Michael Strassner is set to star in a new independent comedy, "Tuesday, New York." According to Deadline, the Baltimore-born star wrapped shooting recently, though a release date has not been set....