Listen to article (2 minutes) Donald Trump faces four criminal indictments, 91 charges and, if convicted, sentences that could exceed his life expectancy. But there is one case that has hit him most personally, friends and associates say: The civil-fraud trial under way in Manhattan. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. … Read more
Updated Sept. 25, 2023 2:38 pm ET Listen to article (2 minutes) After months of lobbying the White House, New York officials finally got their top request granted: work permits for more than 470,000 Venezuelan migrants. The question now is whether the decision will immediately improve the migration crisis in New York and other cities—or … Read more
Acting State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli resigned Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul rescinded his candidacy to permanently serve in the role, officials said. The leadership shakeup, first reported by The Times Unioncomes after multiple allegations he harassed and was abusive to employees. “Earlier today, the administration informed acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli he is no longer … Read more
New York agencies are being ordered to freeze spending in their budget proposals for the next fiscal year as the state faces major budget gaps. Budget Director Blake Washington sent a letter to agency commissioners Wednesday telling them budget requests for next year should not exceed what was approved this year. Budget gaps totaling $36 … Read more
Heavy rains and flooding in New York state, state of emergency declared Heavy rains caused “life-threatening” flooding in New York State (Northeast) on Sunday July 9, turning streets into torrents, washing away bridges and leading the governor to declare a state of ’emergency. >>Joe Biden approves emergency declaration for New York State >> After a … Read more
NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation Thursday celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage Month in New York State. The month-long celebration recognizes the enduring ties between New York State and Puerto Rico and highlights the significant contributions of people of Puerto Rican descent to the state. The proclamation also recognizes the impact of Hurricane … Read more
What you should know Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is scheduled to call on the Biden administration Wednesday afternoon to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase access to monkeypox vaccines. Currently, there are more than 5,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States, and New York State has become the center of the outbreak, with … Read more
abroad monkeypox outbreaks New York declares a state of emergency because of monkeypox, Europe reports the first deaths – – As of 1:02 p.m | Reading time: 4 minutes – – – About a quarter of all monkeypox cases in the United States have been confirmed in New York What: REUTERS – – Over 1,300 … Read more
abroad US state New York declares a state of emergency over monkeypox – – Status: 08:48 a.m | Reading time: 2 minutes – – – About a quarter of all monkeypox cases in the United States have been confirmed in New York What: REUTERS – – There are over 1,300 residents in New York State … Read more
NEW YORK — Times Square would be a gun-free zone under pending legislation designed to revive some of New York state’s gun control laws, Albany sources told our sister network News 4 New York on Friday. Following a Supreme Court decision that annulled the lawis New York centenarians on carrying firearms in publicthe legislature is … Read more