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Meghan Markle honoured with Women of Vision Award at New York gala

The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the awards ceremony wearing a sparking gold gown

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Meghan Markle makes passionate plea to women as she accepts Women of Vision Award

Meghan Markle was joined by her husband Prince Harry and mother Doria Ragland as she accepted her award at the Ms Foundation's Women of Vision Awards in New York City

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

New York law aims to stop funding of illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank

State assembly member introduced law to prohibit tax-deductible donations from being used to expel Palestinians from their land

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2023

Biden to honor 9 with Medal of Valor, including 2 NYPD officers killed after 911 call

Two New York Police Department officers ambushed and killed responding to a 911 call and the rookie cop who took down the gunman are among those who will be honored Wednesday by President Joe Biden with the Medal of Valor, the nation’s highest honor for bravery by a public safety…

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Rahul Gandhi to visit US in first week of June, address NRIs in New York

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the US in the first week of June and address NRIs on June 4 in New York, sources in the Indian Overseas Congress have said.

The Times of India · May 17, 2023

George Santos: Democrats move to expel indicted Republican from Congress

New York representative is subject of a privileged resolution, which would need two-thirds support to succeed

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2023

Yankees’ Domingo German Ejected, Faces 10-Game MLB Suspension

New York’s starting pitcher was ejected after throwing three perfect innings against the Blue Jays.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Maryland gun control law is latest answer to Supreme Court ruling

Legislators and judges across US are grappling with top court’s ruling, which has been used to challenge restrictions.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of May 14, Ballotpedia has tracked 163 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 163, Ballotpedia tracked one from May 8-14. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is below:   

Ballotpedia · May 16, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of May 14, Ballotpedia has tracked 143 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 143, Ballotpedia tracked three from May 8-14. Republicans sponsored two, while Democrats sponsored one. The three bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · May 16, 2023