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Bills deal renews debate over public dollars for arenas

New York looks poised to become the next place to give a huge subsidy to a professional sports arena, despite questions about whether the civic pride of having a team justifies giving so much public money to a private business

The Independent UK

Taxpayers To Be Billed a Billion Dollars for Buffalo Bills' New Stadium

If approved by the New York legislature, it would be the biggest public handout in NFL history.

Reason

NFL Owners Approve Financing on $1.4 Billion Stadium for Bills

The new stadium will keep the Bills in Buffalo for the next 30 years.

Sports Illustrated

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Taxpayer tab is $850M for Bills' new stadium, NY gov says

State and county taxpayers will be asked to commit $850 million in public funds toward construction of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium as part of a 30-year lease agreement

The Independent UK

How New York can save Ukraine — and us

Our entire recent history would be completely different if it weren't for our dependence on fossil fuels

Salon

Editorial: Discover discovery reform: Gov. Hochul’s got the right idea

What with all the hullabaloo over whether to modestly adjust reformed bail laws — a step the New York Legislature should surely take, along the lines wisely outlined by Gov. Kathy Hochul — another important tweak to criminal justice statutes has flown under the radar. New York’s discovery laws demand…

Tribune News Service

Health worker shortage forces states to scramble

Top Hawaii officials recently received an urgent warning: If they didn’t act, the state would lose the services of hundreds of health care workers who have been essential in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ukraine war puts US cities, states on cyber alert

President Joe Biden last week urged U.S. companies to be on high alert because of “evolving intelligence” that Russia is exploring options for potential cyberattacks against critical infrastructure targets.

Tribune News Service

A look at what’s on and off the table for state budget as Gov. Hochul, New York Legislature near deal

ALBANY, N.Y. — While New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bail bombshell dominated budget talks in recent weeks, there are plenty of other big-ticket items and spending plans for review ahead of the April 1 fiscal deadline.

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NYC comptroller: Don't blame bail reform for higher crime

Two years into New York’s bold quest to eliminate pretrial incarceration for most crimes, state officials are considering abandoning some reforms amid public pressure to curb rising violence

The Independent UK

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 14

In this issue: Former Minneapolis Council member challenges Ilhan Omar and a hypothetical matchup poll shows Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo about even

Ballotpedia

Andrew Cuomo weighing running against NY Gov. Kathy Hochul despite opposition from fellow Democrats

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t just looking to clear his name; now he wants his old job back.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Drawn and quartered: New York Democrats’ hyperpartisan maps should be thrown out by the courts

Acting Steuben County state Supreme Court Justice Patrick McAllister shouldn’t worry about the calendar for this year’s primary for Congress and state Senate. If he finds that the highly partisan gerrymandered lines drawn by the Legislature’s Democratic supermajority and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul violate the state Constitution, which they…

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Dennis Young: N.Y. Gov. Hochul makes complete mess of statement on MLB lockout

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a curious statement about the MLB lockout late Wednesday night, invoking everything from the war in Ukraine to stadium and restaurant workers.

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Hochul rallies support for to-go sales of cocktails

New York could legalize to-go sales of cocktails, bottles of wine and other alcoholic beverages under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday at a wine bar in Brooklyn

Reason

Two Years To Slow the Spread

Government can't stop moving the COVID-19 goal posts.

Tribune News Service

NYC to end school mask mandate and proof of vaccination as soon as March 7, Mayor Adams says

NEW YORK — New York state’s mandate requiring mask use at schools will end this Wednesday, says Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the Big Apple to follow as soon as March 7, according to Mayor Eric Adams.

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New York state’s school mask mandate to end Wednesday, Gov. Hochul says

NEW YORK — New York state’s mandate requiring mask use at schools will end on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday.

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The Independent UK

New York orders Russia sanctions, invites Ukrainian refugees

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order forbidding her state from doing business with Russia, including cancelling its investments there

The Independent UK

Hochul declares March 2 end to statewide school mask mandate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the statewide masking requirement in schools will be lifted by March 2

Ballotpedia

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 11

In this issue: Ohio, NY Democratic parties weigh in on statewide races, Schumer backs Bowman in NY-16

Tribune News Service

NY GOP governor’s race takes shape ahead of party convention

NEW YORK — As the state Republican convention approaches, the party’s colorful primary campaign for governor began to take a more defined shape this week, and even gained a late entry.

Benzinga

Just When You Thought It Was Safe...MedMen And Ascend Wellness Are Back On The Mat Again In New York

Just in case you thought it was safe to stop thinking about the conflict between MedMen (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) and Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTCQX: AAWH), a new twist pulls you right back in.

Benzinga

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Bill: Hemp Farmers Promoting Equity In Cannabis Can Also Grow Weed

New York governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed a bill that would give provisional cannabis growing and processing licenses to hemp businesses that are currently engaged in promoting equity in the industry, reported

Tribune News Service

NYC Mayor Adams offers ambitious plan to remove homeless people from subways

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams vowed to tackle homelessness on New York City’s subway system on Friday with an ambitious new plan that will rely, in part, on more funding from the state for shelter and medical treatment.

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