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New York’s Black cultural sites part of new tourism push

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York is shining a spotlight on the state’s African-American history and cultural sites as part of a new tourism campaign.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Jewish New Yorkers respond to ‘Day of Hate’ with prayers for peace

NEW YORK — Threats of a national day of antisemitic hate sent Elizabeth Walsh to pray Saturday in her Upper East Side, Manhattan, synagogue.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023

George Santos gives bizarre defence for GOP plan to make the AR-15 the ‘National Gun of America’

Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed Mr Santos’s false claim that AR-15 assault rifles saves lives, calling the remark “outrageous and appalling”

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Party foul: Dem-led NY Senate rejects gov’s top judge pick

Democrats in control of the New York state Senate reversed course and held a floor vote in which they rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Now NYC transit can get you directly from JFK Airport to Grand Central Station

There’s good news for travelers flying into or out of New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), whether they be daily commuters or out-of-town visitors.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Gadget industry tosses a wrench into ‘right to repair’ efforts

The “right to repair” movement is having a moment, but roadblocks remain.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one new executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6. As of Feb 6, Hochul has issued five executive orders in 2023—one fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 23-30

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 23-30. As of Jan. 30, Hochul has issued four executive orders in 2023—one fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia · Feb 6, 2023

Hochul's $227B budget helps NYC transit, migrant response

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed dramatic spending to help New York City handle a wave of international migrants and to stabilize its reeling public transit system with her $227 billion state budget Wednesday, even as she warned of tougher economic times ahead

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

NY Gov. Hochul mum on next steps in state’ top judge fight as she unveils budget blueprint, relationships hang in balances

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to say whether she will sue her fellow Democrats over their rejection of her pick to head the state’s judicial system.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023