Politics Aug 08 Republicans defend unlikely stronghold on Long Island where races could decide control of Congress It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent. But it’s not in the Rust Belt. And it isn’t Georgia or Nevada. It’s Long Island.
Politics Jun 26 Rep. Jamaal Bowman ousted by George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, in New York primary With the victory, Latimer has ousted one of the most liberal voices in Congress and one of its most outspoken critics of Israel.
Politics Jun 25 NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces tough challenge in Democratic primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman, one of the most liberal members of Congress, will try to fight off a strong Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from moderate county executive George Latimer in a New York race that has put a spotlight on the…
Politics Jun 20 New York expands parental control over children’s ‘addictive’ social media feeds Under the legislation, feeds on apps like TikTok and Instagram would be limited for people under age 18 to posts from accounts they follow, rather than content suggested by an automated algorithm. It would also block platforms from sending minors…
Politics May 10 New York’s legal marijuana program plagued by inexperienced leaders, report finds New York's legal cannabis market has been hampered by inexperienced leaders who treated the state licensing agency like a "mission-driven" startup rather than a government office, according to an internal review.
Nation May 09 After Weinstein’s case was overturned, New York lawmakers move to change sex crime legal standards The state's highest court late last month threw out Weinstein's conviction in a ruling that said a trial judge wrongly allowed women to testify about allegations that weren't part of his criminal charges.
Politics May 07 New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes The ruling from state Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Doyle on Tuesday determined that state lawmakers failed to follow procedural rules around passing constitutional amendments.
Politics Apr 19 New York closes in on $237 billion state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops The raft of proposals was expected to pass through the Legislature late Friday and potentially into the weekend, almost three weeks after the budget was due.
Politics Mar 18 New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the review Monday, eager to find ways to speed up license processing times and allow legal businesses to open faster.
Politics Mar 08 Expelled U.S. Rep George Santos says he is running for Congress again George Santos posted Thursday night on X that he will challenge fellow Republican Rep. Nick LaLota. LaLota represents a district on New York’s Long Island that is different from the one Santos represented before he was expelled.