Murphy administration seeks to fight conceal carry decision at the Supreme Court

TRENTON – You don’t need to carry a firearm in public in New Jersey for self-defense, according to Governor Phil Murphy and acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck. Now, New Jersey has…

September 26, 2021

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United States Returns to Iraq Rare Cuneiform Tablet Bearing Portion of the Epic of Gilgamesh

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Today, the United States has returned to the Republic of Iraq a rare cuneiform tablet bearing a portion of the epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian poem considered one of the world’s oldest…

September 24, 2021

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Man who looted liquor store during riot spared jail time after pleading guilty

New York News·Police Blotter

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 23-year-old Daniel D. Hill of Kenmore pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to one count…

September 22, 2021

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Pro-Life Group Says Lawsuits Over Texas Abortion Law Are ‘Self Serving Legal Stunts’

US and World News

Two disbarred attorneys have filed lawsuits against a Texas abortionist claiming to have violated Texas’ abortion ban. Plaintiffs Felip Gomez and Oscar Stilley filed respective lawsuits against Alan Braid, the author of…

September 21, 2021

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Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges

Breaking News

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Charles Scott, age 61, of Syracuse pled guilty yesterday to distributing cocaine and heroin, possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon,…

September 18, 2021

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Westchester gun buyback nets 57 firearms

New York News

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 57 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office, Westchester County Executive George…

September 18, 2021

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AG investigating Rochester police shooting death of Dedrick James

New York News

NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Dedrick James, who died on September 15, 2021, following an encounter…

September 18, 2021

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70-year-old woman killed in head-on collision on Route 481

New York News·Police Blotter

OSWEGO, NY – On September 16th, 2021, at around 11:38 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 481 between County Route 57…

September 17, 2021

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Ocasio-Cortez Hit With Second Ethics Complaint Over ‘Tax The Rich’ Met Gala Appearance

Politics

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may have violated a myriad of House ethics rules for attending the ritzy Met Gala on Monday evening while wearing a “tax the rich” dress, a conservative…

September 16, 2021

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Ocasio-Cortez’s Attendance At Lavish Met Gala Draws Ethics Complaint

US and World News

A conservative watchdog group demanded the Office of Congressional Ethics investigate whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez violated House rules by attending the Met Gala on Monday evening, where tickets are reported to start…

September 15, 2021

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Arizona Becomes First State To Sue Biden Over Vaccine Mandates

US and World News

Thomas Catenacci on September 14, 2021 Arizona sued the Biden administration Tuesday challenging recent rules forcing both private sector and federal employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The state argued that the vaccination…

September 15, 2021

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Attorney General James and Monroe County Executive Bello Discuss Opioids Crisis in Monroe County

New York News

Leaders Discuss Funds Going to Monroe County from AG’s Lawsuits, Challenges Monroe County Continues to Face NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello met…

September 15, 2021

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DHS Chief Of Staff Resigns Amid Border Crisis, Influx Of Afghan Refugees

US and World News

Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Karen Olick resigned amid the migrant crisis at the southern border and an influx of Afghan refugees to the U.S., Politico reported Monday. Olick serves…

September 14, 2021

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FEC says Twitter did nothing wrong when it suppressed Hunter Biden laptop story from the public

Business News·New York News·Tech and Gaming·US and World News

The Federal Election Commission reportedly ruled in August that Twitter did not violate election laws by blocking users from sharing a New York Post article based on a cryptographically authentic email from…

September 13, 2021

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U.S. Manager of Money Laundering Ring in a Nigerian Romance Scam Sentenced

Breaking News

An Oklahoma man was sentenced today in the Northern District of Oklahoma to four years in prison for managing a group of money launderers in an online Nigerian romance scam that defrauded…

September 11, 2021

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Three San Francisco Garbage Companies Admit Bribery And Pay $36 Million To Resolve Federal Investigation

Breaking News

SAN FRANCISCO – Three trash disposal companies that serve San Francisco, all subsidiaries of Recology Inc., were charged today in federal court with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and have agreed…

September 9, 2021

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Trinitarios Gang Member Charged With Murder Of A Confidential Informant

Breaking News

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”),…

September 4, 2021

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Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To His Role In Burning Of RPD Car During May 2020 Violent Protests In Rochester

Breaking News

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Miguel Ramos, 20, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles…

September 3, 2021

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Oxford Man Indicted For Drug Trafficking

Breaking News

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on September 1, 2021, Jeffrey Christopher Cerrato, age 21, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal…

September 3, 2021

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Texas abortion ban raises important question: Is it really my body, my choice?

Good News·Health and Wellness

AUSTON, TX – Protesters chanting “Hands off my body. My Body is my own” showed up at the steps of the Texas State Capitol building today. Of course, they are protesting the…

September 2, 2021

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