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FDNY firehouses still ‘hostile’ to firefighters of color despite years of civil rights litigation, Vulcan Society president says

NEW YORK — The head of the city’s Black firefighters group bashed the FDNY for not making significant progress in creating a “less hostile” atmosphere at firehouses — despite changes required by a groundbreaking civil rights lawsuit.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Trump's career of evasion: Finally over

Trump has devoted his entire career to avoiding consequences. He's very good at it — but maybe not good enough

Salon · Mar 20, 2023

DeSantis calls possible Trump indictment ‘manufactured circus,’ attacks top prosecutor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he would not be involved in a what he called a “manufactured circus” over a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump by a New York prosecutor over allegations that Trump paid hush money to a porn actress before he was elected in 2016.

Miami Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Giants trade down, select a center in latest CBS Sports mock draft

In the latest mock draft from CBS Sports, the New York Giants trade down to No. 31 overall and select their new starting center.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

New York Arrest Would Be a Gift for Trump

Plus: Libertarians ask Supreme Court to consider New York ballot access rule change, Wyoming bans abortion pills, and more...

Reason · Mar 20, 2023

Protester of Manhattan drag queen story hour charged with assaulting event supporter

NEW YORK — A gold-masked protester busted at a Manhattan drag queen story hour hosted by state Attorney General Letitia James has been charged with misdemeanor assault, police said Monday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

The wedding is set for late summer and the couple will split their time between California, the UK, Montana and New York.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time at 92: ‘I knew this would be my last’

Billionaire mogul will marry Ann Lesley Smith, 66, whom he met in September of 2022. ‘We share the same beliefs,’ Smith says

The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023

Reactions Of Donald Trump’s Possible Indictment While Pending Charges Loom

Donald Trump took to Truth Social writing he is expected to be indicted by the Manhattan D.A.'s office for an alleged hush money payment

Zenger · Mar 20, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked 135 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly  since the beginning of the year. Of the 135, Ballotpedia tracked seven from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored four. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one bill. The seven bills are:   

Ballotpedia · Mar 20, 2023