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Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (1184+ words) By STEVE PEOPLES, ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and MATT BROWN Democratic leaders aren't so sure that's a good thing. It was a stunning sweep for Mamdani, just six months into his first term, that will expand his influence in Washington and Albany....
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated "synthetic performers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (461+ words) Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will now be violating state law if they don't clearly label that they have used a "synthetic performer." The law, signed in December by Gov. Kathy…...
New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (438+ words) To share the story of your loved one, you can submit an obituary using any of the following methods: Need assistance? Our obituary desk is here to help. Please call us at 651-228-5263 with any questions regarding the process or deadlines....
Fire truck in La Guardia crash lacked equipment needed to trigger runway warning system, NTSB says
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (987+ words) By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JOSH FUNK and JOHN SEEWER National Transportation Safety Board investigators are looking at whether that lack of warning or any other problems with the airport's layers of safety precautions could have prevented the crash. Among the areas…...
New York Republicans suspend Young Republicans group after release of offensive group chat
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) In a statement, New York's Republican committee said its leaders had voted unanimously to suspend the authorization of the New York State Young Republicans to operate at a statewide level. The statewide Republican committee said the Young Republican group could…...