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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Here’s How Much Snow Fell Across New York State and NYC

New York, NY – A powerful winter storm swept through the tri-state area Saturday into Sunday, dumping heavy snow from the Hudson Valley to Long Island and leaving behind more than a…

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Trooper struck on Taconic Parkway sparks safety warning from New York State Police

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY – The New York State Police issued a traffic safety reminder Sunday after a trooper was struck by a passing vehicle while assisting a disabled motorist on the Taconic…

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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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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 gas station turns into lottery hotspot

Two lucky players hit $9K TAKE 5 jackpot with winning tickets sold in Manhattan and Stittville NEW YORK, NY — Two New Yorkers kicked off their week with a windfall after purchasing…

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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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New York man arrested in connection with Teaneck vehicle burglaries, police say

TEANECK, NJ – A New York man wanted on multiple burglary warrants has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins in Teaneck, authorities announced Monday. According to Teaneck Police…

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New York State police searching for missing 15-year-old girl from Canastota

CANASTOTA, NY – The New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Lana M. LaClair, who was reported missing after leaving her home in the town of…

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New York judge again rules suspect lacks capacity to stand trial in 2019 Hanukkah stabbing case

NEW CITY, N.Y. – The man accused of carrying out a brutal machete attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey more than six years ago has once again been deemed mentally unfit…

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Can New York City’s New Street Bathroom Plan Reduce That Lingering Smell of Urine Across the City?

New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new city initiative committing $4 million to expand access to public bathrooms, launching a program aimed at installing modular, high-quality restrooms across New…

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New York proposal would amend state constitution to restrict police inquiries and disclosures about immigration status

ALBANY, NY – A proposed constitutional amendment introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to limit how state and local officials, including law enforcement, can inquire about or disclose an individual’s…

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New York bill expands housing voucher eligibility to migrant adults under age 25

ALBANY, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly seeks to make migrant youth under the age of 25 eligible for housing vouchers through the state’s Family Homelessness…

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Crashes, icing, and speed restrictions snarl Monday morning commute across New York metro region

NEW YORK, N.Y. – A frigid start to the week brought a series of traffic disruptions across New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding tri-state region Monday morning, as icy pavement,…

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New York bill would bar courts from using gender-affirming care to decide custody cases

Assembly Bill 41, sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Burdick (D-Westchester), would add Section 75-n to the state’s Domestic Relations Law, ensuring that courts cannot make custody determinations purely on allegations related to a…

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