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Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Democrats sue GOP county executive over armed volunteer unit they say amounts to an illegal militia

Democrats in suburban New York are suing a Republican county executive over his creation of an armed unit of volunteer residents

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Police in Long Island county will team up with ICE for Trump's immigration crackdown

A county in New York City’s Long Island suburbs will be teaming up with federal authorities in President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

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New York roller derby league loses bid to temporarily block ban on trans athletes

A New York roller derby league has lost its bid to temporarily block a local ban on transgender female athletes

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Pro-Palestinian protester wearing keffiyeh charged with violating New York face mask ban

Man was arrested during protest in front of Orthodox synagogue near borough of Queens

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024

Are mask ban laws about public safety or for lawmakers to quiet protesters? The controversies of face coverings outlined

A wave of Israel-Palestine protests across cities and college campuses has triggered a series of mask ban laws. Backers say they’re about public safety, but those on the ground argue they’re coded attempts to stifle one side of the debate. Isaac Lozano and Josh Marcus report

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024

New York county signs first mask ban into US law, sparking controversy

Opponents denounce ‘dangerous’ Nassau county law making it a misdemeanor to wear a facial covering in public

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2024

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New York Attorney General Sues Nassau County Over Transgender Sports Ban

Legal challenges arise in Nassau County over a new law banning transgender women from female sports teams, sparking controversy and lawsuits.

New York county's latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Lawmakers in a New York county pass transgender athlete ban after earlier ban is thrown out in court

A county legislature outside New York City has voted to to bar transgender female athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams at county-owned facilities after a bid to restrict trans athletes by executive order was thrown out in court

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

A New York county with one of the nation's largest police forces is deputizing armed residents

A New York county with one of the nation's largest police forces is training a unit of armed residents that can be called up during natural disasters and other major emergencies

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Security on high alert for India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match following ISIS-K threat

NEW DELHI: Authorities have ramped up security for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match scheduled for June 6 in New York after ISIS-K called for a "Lone Wolf" attack on the event. The terror group has released a video urging independent attackers to act, prompting an urgent response from local…

The Times of India · May 30, 2024

Controversy Erupts Over Plan To Deputize Private Citizens For Emergencies

Nassau County Executive's proposal to deputize private citizens for emergencies sparks debate on community safety and vigilante justice.

New York County Sues AG Over Transgender Athlete Ban

New York County Executive defends ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, citing fairness and safety concerns amidst a legal battle with the Attorne...

University of Florida terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion positions

Move is to comply with state law passed by Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits public funding of DEI programs

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Long Island politician holds rally for subway chokehold suspect outside NYC court, drawing hecklers demanding justice for Jordan Neely

NEW YORK — Supporters of Daniel Penny, the Long Island Marine veteran arrested for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely earlier this month, squared off with hecklers Wednesday in front of Manhattan Criminal Court.

Tribune News Service · Sep 10, 2022

Gov. Hochul declares polio state of emergency in New York to boost vaccinations

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York declared a state of emergency on Friday to boost vaccinations against polio.

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