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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.

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‘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

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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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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.

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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

The Guardian - US

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,…

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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NY lawmakers call on Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams to issue state of emergency for monkeypox

ALBANY, N.Y. — A coalition of Manhattan lawmakers are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency as monkeypox infections continue to rise.

The Guardian - US

Summer of shark: spate of encounters leaves New York beachgoers wary

Sightings and non-fatal incidents have proliferated on Long Island this year but experts say they are actually evidence of a conservation success story

The Independent UK

Lee Zeldin attacker David Jakubonis arrested on federal assault charge

Resident of Fairport, New York, taken into custody on Saturday

Tribune News Service

Rep. Lee Zeldin back on campaign trail for NY governor after attack suspect released

ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin hit the campaign trail Friday, hours after an upstate man accused of attacking the Republican gubernatorial candidate was released without bail.

The Independent UK

Military veteran who attacked GOP candidate Lee Zeldin charged with assault

The seemingly drunk man approached the candidate with a pair of plastic brass knuckles with two blades and a cat’s face on it.

The Independent UK

Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, assaulted at rally

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was assaulted by a man who apparently tried to stab him at an upstate event

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Republican N.Y. governor candidate Lee Zeldin was attacked at an event but not injured

Zeldin was giving a speech when a man climbed onstage and began wrestling with him. A video showed the man appearing to grab Zeldin's arm before the two fall to the ground as others intervene.

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