New York needs more state funding for school districts facing influx of migrant students

ALBANY, NY – A bill introduced by Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon would require the state to reimburse school districts for additional expenses incurred due to a sudden influx of migrant students. The measure,…

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Bill would allow fundraising on certain state highways for fire departments, EMS, and nonprofits

ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember William Magnarelli has introduced Assembly Bill A08399, which would permit volunteer fire companies, ambulance services, and nonprofit organizations to solicit donations on low-speed state highways outside of cities…

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Bill would ban sale of flavored vaping near New York schools

ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz has introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco products within 500 feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school across…

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Bill would create New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

ALBANY, NY – A proposal sponsored by Assemblymember Steve Stern would establish a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal to honor veterans who served on active duty between September 2, 1945,…

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New York bill would require food delivery apps to insure workers in accidents

ALBANY, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require major food delivery platforms such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to provide insurance coverage for delivery workers…

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Pedestrian killed in late-night Schenectady crash under investigation

SCHENECTADY, NY – A 59-year-old man was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle at a city intersection, prompting an active investigation by Schenectady police and county authorities. Officers responded…

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Multiple crashes slow New York’s Friday morning commute

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Commuters across New York faced a sluggish and hazardous Friday morning drive as icy conditions, crashes, and disabled vehicles snarled traffic from Albany to Staten Island. A mix…

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New York seeks to ban sale of gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers by 2029

ALBANY, NY – A newly introduced bill in the New York State Assembly aims to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered lawn equipment, including leaf blowers and lawn mowers, as part of…

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Troopers respond to hundreds of crashes statewide as winter storm batters New York

Albany, NY – New York State Police say troopers have been working nonstop since Saturday as a powerful winter storm swept across the state, creating dangerous driving conditions and leading to hundreds…

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New York wants to ban registered sex offenders from entering state and municipal parks

ALBANY, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly seeks to prohibit registered sex offenders from entering or being within 500 feet of any state or municipal park, expanding…

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New York bill would ban mouse and rat glue traps in all state-owned and leased buildings

ALBANY, NY – Lawmakers in New York are advancing legislation to ban the use of adhesive-based rodent traps in all state-owned and state-leased buildings, citing health, safety, and humane concerns. Assembly Bill…

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New York lawmakers renew push for sweeping Green New Deal task force

ALBANY, NY – New York lawmakers are reviving efforts to establish a Green New Deal task force that would chart a path for the state to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by…

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New York bill aims to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students statewide

ALBANY, NY – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing new legislation that would guarantee free breakfast and lunch for every K-12 student in the state, regardless of income. Assembly…

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Bill introduced to save New York’s Coal and Wood Fired Restaurant Ovens from Climate Ban

ALBANY, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would shield the use of wood-, coal-, gas-, and propane-fired cooking equipment from current and future climate-related restrictions under state…

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Boston police seize ghost gun and drugs near Mass and Cass, two Dorchester men arrested

Boston, MA – Officers with the Boston Police Department recovered a loaded firearm and multiple packages of suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine Friday morning during an investigation in the area of Albany…

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New York State Police prepare for major winter storm as governor declares emergency

Albany, NY – The New York State Police announced increased patrols and statewide readiness efforts as Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency ahead of an intense winter storm forecasted to…

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New York lawmakers seek to repeal state’s highway use tax on trucking industry

Albany, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would repeal the long-standing highway use tax, a fee imposed on trucking companies for operating vehicles on public roads. Supporters…

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New York lawmakers push bill to expand mental health coverage for children

Albany, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would require insurance companies to provide full coverage for children receiving mental health treatment, ensuring parity between psychiatric care and…

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Civil rights trial set to begin in Syracuse man’s false arrest and unlawful search case

SYRACUSE, NY – A long-running civil rights lawsuit alleging false arrest, unlawful search, and malicious prosecution by Syracuse police and Onondaga County officials is set to go to trial next week, marking…

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Federal judge rejects nursing home’s lawsuit against RFK, Jr.

ALBANY, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Hudson Valley rehabilitation center seeking to overturn federal monetary penalties imposed for noncompliance with Medicare requirements, rejecting claims that…

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New York needs more state funding for school districts facing influx of migrant students

Bill would allow fundraising on certain state highways for fire departments, EMS, and nonprofits

Bill would ban sale of flavored vaping near New York schools

Bill would create New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

New York bill would require food delivery apps to insure workers in accidents

Pedestrian killed in late-night Schenectady crash under investigation

Multiple crashes slow New York’s Friday morning commute

New York seeks to ban sale of gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers by 2029

Troopers respond to hundreds of crashes statewide as winter storm batters New York

New York wants to ban registered sex offenders from entering state and municipal parks

New York bill would ban mouse and rat glue traps in all state-owned and leased buildings

New York lawmakers renew push for sweeping Green New Deal task force

New York bill aims to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students statewide

Bill introduced to save New York’s Coal and Wood Fired Restaurant Ovens from Climate Ban

Boston police seize ghost gun and drugs near Mass and Cass, two Dorchester men arrested

New York State Police prepare for major winter storm as governor declares emergency

New York lawmakers seek to repeal state’s highway use tax on trucking industry

New York lawmakers push bill to expand mental health coverage for children

Civil rights trial set to begin in Syracuse man’s false arrest and unlawful search case

Federal judge rejects nursing home’s lawsuit against RFK, Jr.

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