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Hold fire: Re-enactors fear being targeted by NY gun law

Some historical battle re-enactors in New York are holding their musket fire because of worries over the state’s new gun rules

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz draws unintended laugh by saying Biden gave the most ‘unhealthy’ presidential speech he’s ever seen

The Texas senator attempted to walk back his comments by clarifying that he’d never seen a president attack voters before

The Independent UK

New York City subway trains getting security cameras

Security cameras, which are already ubiquitous on New York’s streets, will soon be installed in all of the city’s nearly 6,400 subway cars as officials work to rebuild riders’ faith in the system’s safety

The Independent UK

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NY to send troopers to Puerto Rico, drones to Dominican Republic for Fiona recovery

Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that New York would send drones to the Dominican Republic and more than 100 state troopers to Puerto Rico as Hurricane Fiona’s driving winds and rains crushed the Caribbean.

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California and New York could soon change how workers everywhere negotiate salaries

WASHINGTON — Anyone who has ever been on a job hunt knows that it is often difficult to find out what a new position might pay.

Los Angeles Times

Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is stepping up polio-fighting efforts as the virus was detected in the wastewater of another county in the New York City area.

WEKU

New York's subway now has a 'you do you' mask policy. It's getting a Bronx cheer

Millions of New Yorkers embraced an "all in this together" motto during the pandemic — and many are roasting the city's transit agency over updated signs explaining its newly relaxed masking policy.

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New York drops mask requirement on public transportation

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

The Independent UK

Librarians and lawmakers push for greater access to e-books

Librarians and their legislative allies are pushing publishers of electronic books to lower their prices and relax licensing terms, an effort that could make it easier for millions of library users to borrow the increasingly popular digital versions of books.

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Zeldin cozies up to Trump as New York governor's race heats up

ALBANY, N.Y. — As New York’s gubernatorial race heats up heading into the fall Democrats are hammering Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin over his relationship with former president Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

‘Good luck enforcing it’: New York debuts Times Square gun-free zone

In response to a US supreme court ruling lifting concealed-carry restrictions a state law bans firearms in sensitive areas

The Guardian - US

Five House races moved towards Democrats as Palin beaten in Alaska, nonpartisan Cook Political Report says

Comes after Democrat beat the one-time Republican vice-presidential candidate in a special election

The Independent UK

New York enacts new gun restrictions in response to supreme court decision

After court overturned 1911 New York law, state lawmakers produced act to create ‘gun-free zones’ and strengthen gun control measures

The Guardian - US

NY officials roll out new ‘gun-free zones’ across state, but questions on enforcement linger

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out “gun-free zones” across New York on Wednesday in a bid to counteract the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent reversal of a longstanding state firearm restriction — but questions remain on how the anti-firearm areas will be policed.

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New York forbids carrying of firearms in Times Square

New York (AFP) - It will soon be forbidden to carry a firearm, even concealed, in the famed Times Square district and other public places in the city and state of New York, authorities announced on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Democrat Pat Ryan wins special election in upstate New York’s NY-19 swing district

Democrat Pat Ryan won a special election Tuesday for Hudson Valley’s 19th Congressional District, emerging victorious in a contest seen as a bellwether ahead of the fall midterms.

The Guardian - US

New York’s ageing prisoners languish with poor medical care and little hope

Advocates in New York hope the case of Valerie Gaiter, who died in prison after 40 years behind bars, will help bring reform

Evening Standard

New York State Governor condemns Salman Rushdie attack

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has condemned the attack on lauded writer Salman Rushdie at a lecture in the state.Rushdie is "on the road to recovery," his agent confirmed on Sunday, two days after the author of "The Satanic Verses" suffered serious injuries when he was stabbed on stage.Hadi Matar,…

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The Independent UK

New York removes the word ‘inmate’ from all state law and replaces it with ‘incarcerated individual’

Governer Hochul says change designed to ‘reduce stigma’ and ‘demonisation’ of people serving time

Tribune News Service

New York Gov. Hochul touts expansion of ‘red flag’ enforcement in wake of Buffalo mass shooting

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York recorded a major uptick in the use of the state’s red flag law following the deadly Buffalo mass shooting this spring.

WEKU

NY governor pledges $10 million to fight domestic terrorism after Buffalo shooting

Each county's plan must include input from law enforcement, mental health and school professionals.

Tribune News Service

Hochul campaign slams Zeldin over 11,000 allegedly photocopied petition signatures

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection campaign is blasting her Republican challenger over allegations of petition fraud.

Tribune News Service

NY Gov. Hochul holds early double-digit lead over Republican opponent Rep. Lee Zeldin ahead of November general election: Siena poll

ALBANY, N.Y. — A pair of polls released early Tuesday show New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with a healthy lead over Lee Zeldin ahead of November’s general election.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Hochul declares state disaster emergency in response to monkeypox outbreak

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul, noting that New York state is now home to more than 25% of U.S. monkeypox cases, declared a state disaster emergency to secure additional vaccines and slow the spread of the virus.

Daily Mirror

Second death from monkeypox confirmed in Europe as outbreak continues to spread

There have now been two deaths from monkeypox in Spain as the outbreak wreaks havoc worldwide - health experts are warning the public to look out for symptoms of the virus

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