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Read How Amazon's 2022 Warehouse Union Election Set It Apart From 2021

Around 57% of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) workers at a New York City Staten Island warehouse have voted in favor of unionizing, Reuters reports. Contrastingly, 53% of Amazon workers in Alabama have rejected unionization. A final tally was due on April 1. The Alabama contest could hinge on 416 challenged ballots leading to a…

Benzinga · Apr 1, 2022

After Will Smith slap, is the stage still safe for comedians in age of rage?

NEW YORK — Stand-up comedy has never been a safe space for the timid.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022

A group of New Yorkers led North Carolina to ‘57 NCAA title over Wilt Chamberlain, Kansas

NEW YORK — Given the breadth of basketball talent to come out of New York City, the most from anywhere since James Naismith repurposed his peach baskets, it is, in many ways, a travesty that universities within the five boroughs have just one NCAA title.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022

Upstate judge tosses New York redistricting maps, orders Albany to redraw

ALBANY, N.Y. — An upstate Republican judge struck down New York’s recently drawn state and congressional maps, deeming them unconstitutional and handing Republicans a significant win.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

Judge rejects New York's redistricting plan, orders new maps

A judge has ordered New York’s Democrat-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts after finding they were unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Drill rapper Dougie B arrested after shot fired outside Bronx courthouse

NEW YORK — Bronx drill rapper Dougie B was among a group of men taken into custody Thursday after a shot was fired across the street from Bronx Supreme Court, his attorney confirmed.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

Julius Randle emphatically denies he wants to leave the Knicks

NEW YORK — Julius Randle arrived at his postgame presser in a chill mood, rocking a summer shirt with his chest exposed, and ready to dispel the notion he doesn’t want to be with the Knicks.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t think game in Dallas will be as crazy as first game back in New York

Kristaps Porzingis made his return to Madison Square Garden that November and it was a major story in the NBA. This time, he doesn't think there be as much hype. "I think it's going to be a good game. It's not going to be like my first game with ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2022

New York told to redraw House map that gave Democrats an edge - Roll Call

The legislature ignored a commission created by a constitutional amendment that voters approved to prevent gerrymandering.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls Will Smith slap a ‘painful moment’ but says actor shouldn’t have Oscar taken away

‘The worst day in our life should not be the description of our entire life,’ the New York mayor said while accepting Smith’s apology

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022