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New York's Governor Seems Indifferent to the Health Consequences of a Steep Tax on Nicotine Pouches

Kathy Hochul’s proposed levy would deter smokers from switching to a much less dangerous habit.

Reason

Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider

The Independent UK

Less Than 50 Percent of New Yorkers Support Hochul's Nicotine Pouch Tax

Reason

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LaGuardia plane crash live updates: Runway safety system ‘did not generate an alert’ for air-traffic controllers before fatal collision

Officials say the collision almost certainly involved ‘multiple failures’

The Independent UK

Senate minority leader rejects Trump’s ultimatum over strict voter ID law amid DHS shutdown – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

New York Gov. Hochul Begs 'High-Net-Worth' Refugees To Return and Be Taxed

Hochul invited those who opposed her policies to leave. Many did. Now she wants them back.

Reason

‘$36,000 a year?’ Is Mamdani forcing NYC parents to pay sky-high private preschool fees?

New York City’s push to expand free childcare under Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul is colliding with rising private preschool costs, as providers hike fees amid wage pressures and competition for staff. While public programmes aim to ease affordability, families outside the system face escalating expenses in an already costly…

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New York's Socialist Experiment: Mamdani's Bold Agenda and What It Means for Business

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's sweeping progressive agenda — rent freezes, free buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy — is rattling Wall Street and real estate investors while the city grapples with a $7 billion budget gap and a Moody's credit warning.

International Business Times

Who was Sorffly Davius? NYPD officer and US Army major who died in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday mourned the death of NYPD officer and US Army National Guard major Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait after suffering a medical episode while deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury.

The Times of India

NYC congestion fee upheld by a federal judge after Trump moved to axe it

Gov. Hochul touted the toll's benefits as the program marked its first anniversary in January

The Independent UK

‘Another miracle on the Hudson’ as survivors pulled from New York river after plane crashes in freezing temperatures

The plane was carrying a single pilot and a passenger, with both sustaining only ‘minor injuries’ in the crash

The Independent UK

Mamdani Reportedly Pushes $70 Million Grocery Store Proposal Amid $5.4 Billion Budget Gap

Amid a $5.4 billion budget deficit, the mayor of New York City is pushing forward with a proposal that has historically yielded terrible results.

Reason

Democrats are demanding $1,700 in tariff refunds for Americans

Congressional Democrats and state lawmakers say Americans are owed billions after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's levies.

Axios

American Express to occupy final tower of World Trade Center as construction set to begin

The skyscraper will be the final stage of redevelopment after the original site was destroyed by 9/11 attacks

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

World Trade Center's last office tower soon will get built and house American Express

New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express’ new headquarters

The Independent UK

FBI response to Brown mass shooting was delayed because Kash Patel was in Florida with one of the agency’s jets: report

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for FBI director’s resignation over the alleged incident

The Times of India

‘Treat them with respect’: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts after NYPD officers hit with snowballs at Washington Square Park

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to treat police officers “with respect” after viral videos showed NYPD officers being hit with snowballs during a large gathering at Washington Square Park during a major winter storm.

Roll Call

New York Democrats urge Supreme Court to stay out of redistricting case

Filings come after a state judge found that the current map violated the state constitution by minimizing the power of minority voters.

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The Independent UK

Milan and Cortina are a few hours apart like New York and Lake Placid. Some see an Olympic blueprint

An idea of a New York City and Lake Placid Winter Olympics is gaining buzz after Milan and Cortina show that a two-site Games can work

Fortune

Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich

New York City's mayor is warning of a 9.5% property tax hike if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t raise income taxes on top earners.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project

Money clears path for work on Gateway project increasing number of tunnels linking New York City and New Jersey

The Guardian - US

Mamdani floats New York City property tax raise if state won’t tax millionaires

Threat of 9.5% property tax increase puts pressure on Governor Hochul, who is seeking re-election this year

Reason

Austerity Socialism

What's a "tax the rich" mayor going to do when he can't actually tax the rich?

Fortune

Meet Florida Man 2.0: the executive working to replace retirees and Disney tourists with Fortune 500 HQs

"There's a huge gap in what people think about Florida and what actually exists in Florida," Michael Simas, CEO of Florida's Council of 100, told Fortune.

Roll Call

At the Races: Let the market decide

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.

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