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New York bill would create half-fare MTA program for veterans

ALBANY, N.Y. – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing a proposal that would allow military veterans to ride Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses, subways, and commuter trains at half…

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New York bill would bar sex offenders from inheriting from their victims

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would prevent anyone convicted of a sex offense from receiving an inheritance from their victim’s estate, closing what lawmakers describe…

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New York Wants to Give Elderly Inmates Financial ‘Retirement’ Package

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow incarcerated individuals over age 62 who have served at least five years of their sentence to retire…

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

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly seeks to prohibit family courts from granting, denying, or deciding custody, guardianship, or visitation petitions based solely on whether a…

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New York bill would require all municipalities to add gender ‘X’ option on forms

ALBANY, N.Y. – A proposal introduced in the New York State Assembly would require every municipality in the state to update its forms and data systems to include a gender “X” option,…

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New York bill seeks to repeal highway use tax long criticized by trucking industry

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly aims to eliminate the state’s long-standing highway use tax, a levy that trucking companies say puts them at a competitive…

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New York moves to ban ‘entertainment vapes’ with music, games and Bluetooth features

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would outlaw the sale of so-called “entertainment vapor products,” a new class of e-cigarettes equipped with Bluetooth, internet connectivity, or…

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Eight foreign nationals plead guilty to illegal re-entry after prior deportations in Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that eight men from Central America and Mexico pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after previously being deported, and were each sentenced to…

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Postal worker sentenced for $77K money order fraud scheme in upstate New York

ALBANY, N.Y. – A Rensselaer County postal worker who admitted to stealing nearly $77,000 in fraudulent money orders while employed by the United States Postal Service was sentenced this week to probation,…

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New York City Department of Education employee arrested in Brooklyn on child endangerment charges

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn on charges related to child endangerment and misconduct while on duty, police said. The arrest…

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Crashes and disabled vehicles cause heavy delays across New York on Wednesday morning

NEW YORK, N.Y. – A string of crashes, vehicle fires, and disabled cars slowed morning traffic across the New York metro area and beyond Wednesday, with several incidents reported from Albany to…

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The Most Terrifying and Creepy Haunts in New York City

New York City may be known for its towering skyscrapers, bright lights, and bustling streets, but lurking behind all that glamour are dark corners steeped in mystery and fear. From haunted buildings…

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Crashes and congestion snarl Monday morning commute across New York metro region

NEW YORK, NY – Commuters across the New York metropolitan area faced a challenging Monday morning drive, as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy volume caused widespread delays on major highways and…

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FDNY Ambulance on scene to provide medical assistance to victims.

Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies

NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…

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Pro-Palestine, anti-Israel protest in New York during Gaza war. Pro-Palestine, anti-Israel protesters hold a rally in New York City during fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Protesters confront New York Comptroller DiNapoli over Israel bond investments

HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Tensions erupted at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home on Saturday as several New York residents interrupted State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s remarks…

Rainy start, breezy finish expected for New York City weekend

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Clouds will build over New York City heading into the weekend, bringing rounds of rain Saturday before colder, gustier conditions move in Sunday. Friday will see increasing clouds…

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Crashes slow Friday morning commute across New York state

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Several crashes and lane restrictions across upstate New York and the Hudson Valley disrupted Friday morning traffic, with incidents reported from Erie County to Westchester and Long Island, according…

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New York man strikes it rich at Long Island gas station

Take 5 player wins nearly $18K with lucky ticket sold at Brookhaven gas station BROOKHAVEN, NY – A quick stop at a Long Island gas station turned into a five-figure payday for…

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Eight Take 5 players split jackpot across New York

Eight Take 5 lottery tickets hit top prize across Brooklyn Queens Manhattan and upstate NEW YORK, NY – Eight lucky New Yorkers from across the state each scored a top prize in…

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Police seek trio linked to string of iPad robberies across New York City

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects wanted in connection with a series of robberies targeting victims carrying iPads…

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