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New York Playbook PM
4 days, 8 hours ago

New York Playbook PM

Politico  

How MAGA stopped 9/11 health care funding Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito's push for health care funding for 9/11 first responders was poised to become law before it was quashed by Trump-backed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. “This is an American issue.” The latest congressional fiasco — and its implications on 9/11 health care funding — is both a preview …

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A deadline looms: Will New York invest in better food for public institutions?
1 week ago

A deadline looms: Will New York invest in better food for public institutions?

Salon  

As the holiday season fast approaches, a different kind of deadline looms large in New York State: The future of the Good Food NY Bill. Baildon continued: “NOFA-NY has strongly supported the Good Food NY bill, underscoring that its passage would enable public institutions more flexibility in exercising their buying power, for example, by buying produce from local farms. “Our …

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What is New York's congestion pricing system? Will it help with traffic woes?
1 month, 1 week ago

What is New York's congestion pricing system? Will it help with traffic woes?

Firstpost  

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has said that her state will begin implementing a congestion pricing system – the first in the US – from January 5. Trump, whose Trump Tower penthouse would be within the congestion pricing zone, said Thursday that he “strongly” disagrees with Hochul’s decision to revive congestion pricing, calling it “the most regressive tax known to …

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New York races to revive Manhattan tolls intended to fight traffic before Trump can block them
1 month, 1 week ago

New York races to revive Manhattan tolls intended to fight traffic before Trump can block them

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rather than alienate suburban commuters in an election year, New York’s governor slammed the brakes last spring on a plan to launch America’s first “congestion pricing” tolling system to discourage people from driving into the most traffic-choked parts of Manhattan. Trump, whose Trump Tower penthouse would be within the congestion pricing zone, said Thursday that he “strongly” …

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Hochul pushes ahead with Manhattan toll plan before Trump takes office
1 month, 1 week ago

Hochul pushes ahead with Manhattan toll plan before Trump takes office

Politico  

POLITICO first reported last week that Hochul was moving to revive the program. “It will be virtually impossible for New York City to come back as long as the congestion tax is in effect.” President-elect Donald Trump called the congestion program a "tax" on working people as Republicans urge him to rescind federal approval. Mass transit advocates have long pressed …

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Former Aide To Eric Adams Charged With Witness Tampering, Destroying Evidence
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Aide To Eric Adams Charged With Witness Tampering, Destroying Evidence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence in a federal investigation that led to Mayor Eric Adams’ bribery indictment. Adams praised him Tuesday as a “thoughtful” liaison who worked to “really bring down the noise in some of the conflicts we’re seeing today.” New York City …

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Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts
6 months, 1 week ago

Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts. On one train, a man who was not wearing a mask led a small group in chanting “Raise your hands if you’re a Zionist” …

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New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday defended her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers — but offered little detail on how she would replace the program’s financial and environmental benefits. “I can’t do anything right at …

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Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. NY governor puts brakes on congestion pricing AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York’s governor delays plan to fund transit and fight traffic with big tolls on Manhattan drivers. In a pre-recorded video statement, Hochul, a Democrat, said she had arrived at the “difficult decision that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risks too …

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Hochul announces ‘indefinite pause’ for controversial New York City toll plan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hochul announces ‘indefinite pause’ for controversial New York City toll plan

Politico  

The congestion pricing plan was first set in motion in 2019 by state officials and was considered a major revenue raiser for the MTA, the region’s mass transit agency, and as a way to reduce carbon emissions and traffic in the city. “We cannot drive our way out of the climate crisis — and we shouldn’t let a small number …

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Security amped up in New York following reports of threat to India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Security amped up in New York following reports of threat to India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter

India TV News  

Kathy Hochul, the governor of the state of New York, is going to enforce extensive security measures around the Eisenhower Park Stadium following reports of threats to the high-voltage India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on June 9. "I have also directed the New York State Police to engage in elevated security measures, including an …

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New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A plan for a floating swimming pool in New York City’s waterways moved one step closer to reality Friday after Gov. Hochul vowed to fast-track the “long-stalled, much-debated innovative floating pool concept.” She said a “demonstration” version would be tested this summer, with an actual, swimmable pool scheduled to open to the public by summer 2025. Meyer …

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Two dead in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing
1 year, 1 month ago

Two dead in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing

The Hindu  

A car erupted into a fireball at a U.S.-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing the two occupants, triggering border closures and sparking a massive security alert on the eve of a major holiday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed the two fatalities in the blast at the checkpoint 400 miles northwest of New York City and said nothing …

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Diwali Declared a Public School Holiday in New York after Governor Signs Historic Legislation
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali Declared a Public School Holiday in New York after Governor Signs Historic Legislation

News 18  

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a school holiday for city public schools. Hochul said that the legislation to designate Diwali as a New York City school holiday is “an opportunity for our children to learn about and celebrate traditions from across the world.” Hochul signed the legislation during a special reception at the Hindu …

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Antisemitism policies at public city colleges in New York will be reviewed, the governor says
1 year, 1 month ago

Antisemitism policies at public city colleges in New York will be reviewed, the governor says

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — An independent party will review antisemitism policies at the City University of New York, the nation’s largest urban public university system, Gov. “It’s been growing on a number of campuses and seen most acutely in the City University of New York.” A report based on the review is expected next spring. On Oct. 13, a pro-Israel member …

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9-year-old who vanished from New York state park found safe and man linked to ransom note arrested
1 year, 2 months ago

9-year-old who vanished from New York state park found safe and man linked to ransom note arrested

Associated Press  

MOREAU, N.Y. — A 9-year-old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in upstate New York was “safe and in good health” Monday after a massive two-day search ended with her rescue and the arrest of a person suspected in her abduction, police said. Kathy Hochul said Monday night during a news conference that investigators were able to identify …

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New York governor recalibrates on crime, with control of the House at stake
1 year, 4 months ago

New York governor recalibrates on crime, with control of the House at stake

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. The recalibration follows a disastrous midterm election cycle for Democrats in New York after Republicans flipped four U.S. House seats in the state last year, helping them win control of the chamber. “Until people see meaningful change on the ground, no one’s going to buy it,” said David Laska, spokesman for the New York …

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Officials say there’s no sign of health risks from solar farm battery blaze in northern New York
1 year, 4 months ago

Officials say there’s no sign of health risks from solar farm battery blaze in northern New York

Associated Press  

CHAUMONT, N.Y. — Local officials said Friday there’s no immediate sign of health or safety risks from a northern New York solar farm battery fire that burned overnight and may persist for some time. The blaze near the tiny village of Chaumont prompted local authorities to tell people within a mile of the solar installation to shelter in place for …

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NYC will add Diwali as a public school holiday. But there’s a catch this year
1 year, 5 months ago

NYC will add Diwali as a public school holiday. But there’s a catch this year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City will add the festival of Diwali to the list of public school holidays in recognition of the growth of the city’s South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday. City officials say more that 200,000 New York City residents celebrate Diwali, which is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. Kathy …

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How Big Tech rewrote the nation’s first cell phone repair law
1 year, 10 months ago

How Big Tech rewrote the nation’s first cell phone repair law

Salon  

This article was copublished with The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates how powerful institutions are using technology to change our society. New York state took a historic step toward curbing the power of Big Tech when lawmakers passed the Digital Fair Repair Act, giving citizens the right to fix their phones, tablets, and computers. The version of the Digital …

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Kathy Hochul’s Terrible Judicial Pick Sends the Exact Wrong Message to Young Lawyers
1 year, 11 months ago

Kathy Hochul’s Terrible Judicial Pick Sends the Exact Wrong Message to Young Lawyers

Slate  

With Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s August resignation from the New York Court of Appeals, Gov. Beyond serious issues with LaSalle’s opinions, his nomination also perpetuates a serious lack of professional diversity on New York’s highest court. After dissuading students from public interest careers, the judicial bias for prosecutors and corporate lawyers then fast-tracks these acquired viewpoints to the bench. Anecdotally, …

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NY governor pledges new psychiatric beds, bail reform talks
1 year, 11 months ago

NY governor pledges new psychiatric beds, bail reform talks

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Hochul also unveiled a plan to create more affordable housing, partly by pressuring municipalities to get rid of bureaucratic red tape and ease land-use rules that have made it tough to build multifamily housing, particularly in New York City’s suburbs. In an effort to tackle untreated mental illness, particularly among homeless people, Hochul announced …

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Democrat Kathy Hochul sworn in as elected New York governor
1 year, 11 months ago

Democrat Kathy Hochul sworn in as elected New York governor

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state. The Democrat, launching her term as the 57th governor of New York, said her goals were to increase public safety and to make the state more affordable. New York …

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New York drops mask requirement on public transportation
2 years, 3 months ago

New York drops mask requirement on public transportation

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19, Gov. Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including the New York City subway system, Hochul said. “Basically, we’re going from mandatory to optional.” Face …

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