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After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship
13+ hour ago (462+ words) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a news conference, Feb. 20, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson NEW YORK " Blocking someone from entering a house of worship, or acting in a way that makes worshippers entering the building…...
Sabrina Ionescu's return not enough to lift New York over Dallas as Liberty fall 91-76
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (298+ words) New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu shoots during the 3-point contest at the WNBA All-Star basketball weekend, July 18, 2025, in Indianapolis. Credit: AP/Michael Conroy NEW YORK " Sabrina Ionescu got off to a strong start in her season debut, but couldn't keep…...
Cold Spring Harbor vs. Yonkers Montessori Academy in the NY State Class B girls basketball Regional final
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) The Cold Spring Harbor girls basketball team'fell to Yonkers Montessori Academy, 58-44, in the New York State Class B'Regional final on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Farmingdale State. Hannah Sliwak of Cold Spring Harbor sets to shoot between Arsela Mustafaj (left) and Emilee…...
Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (405+ words) From left, Mayoral candidates Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Angelina Katsanis NEW YORK " Polling places open…...
MGM Yonkers withdraws from New York casino race
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) The Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is viewed on April. 3, 2012. MGM Yonkers abruptly withdrew its bid for a New York casino license Tuesday, eliminating one of the favorites in the competition. Credit: Angela Gaul MGM Yonkers abruptly withdrew its…...
Oystercatcher recovery efforts in New York show promising results
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1023+ words) An American Oystercatcher adult, with the orange beak, and juvenile in their nesting area at the beach in Breezy Point in Queens on Monday. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin Itwasthe tail end of the breeding season for American oystercatchers, a quirky-looking shorebird…...
Next hurdle'for NY's Medical Aid in Dying Bill: Will Hochul sign it?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (748+ words) ALBANY " In a relatively short time span for Albany, the Medical Aid in Dying'bill went from stuck in third gear to a fast-track passage by the State Legislature. Now, the action will shift to back-channel wooing of Gov. Kathy Hochul,…...