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Editorial: ‘No jab, no job’ did the job: The COVID vaccine mandate was the smart policy, so keep it handy

When he was New York mayor in 2021, Bill de Blasio was right to impose a COVID vaccine mandate for anyone employed by the New York City municipal government. And during his time as mayor, Eric Adams was right to keep the requirement in place for the past year and…

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Can a museum embody environmental justice?

Storm King, the celebrated outdoor sculpture collection in upstate New York, is overhauling itself in a bid to improve accessibility and landscape protection

The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023

New York City is lifting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal employees

New York City began mandating COVID-19 vaccines for municipal employees in July 2021. The mayor said more than 96% of city employees are vaccinated.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2023

Nets' Cam Thomas scores 43 points in loss to Suns, notching third consecutive 40-point game

NEW YORK — Cam Thomas is the real deal.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Trump headed to trial in April in NYC rape and defamation case

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is headed to trial in New York City this spring in writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit alleging he raped her and then defamed her by saying she was lying about the sexual assault, a judge ruled Tuesday.

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

Larry Stone: Breanna Stewart and other stars are forming super teams, but is that good for the WNBA?

When Breanna Stewart signed with the New York Liberty last week, on the heels of another women’s basketball superstar, Candace Parker, announcing her intention to sign with the Las Vegas Aces, it caused a nationwide chorus of the same two-word phrase.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Nets' Kevin Durant is ‘progressing,’ but still not absorbing contact on court

NEW YORK — Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said he received a “good update from the doctor” as it pertains to the MCL sprain that has kept star forward Kevin Durant off the floor for a month.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Off-duty New York City police officer shot in robbery dies

An off-duty New York City police officer who was shot in the head during a botched robbery has died, while officials say the suspected shooter is now charged with murder

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

6 things about ex-Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz’s new book on the case against Trump

NEW YORK — “People vs. Donald Trump: An Inside Account” hit bookshelves Tuesday with a slew of never-before-revealed details about the battle to hold the former president accountable for a string of alleged crimes.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023