Feb 18 New York's governor meets state political leaders as she considers removing Mayor Eric Adams from office By Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The governor's scheduled meetings in New York City on Tuesday come as Adams, a Democrat, faces intense pressure to step down over criticism that he has lost the ability to independently govern the city. Continue reading
Jun 20 New York expands parental control over children's 'addictive' social media feeds By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jun 05 New York pauses plan to charge big tolls to drive into core of Manhattan By Jake Offenhartz, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press New York is indefinitely delaying implementation of a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of Manhattan. Continue reading
Mar 19 Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America The order signed Tuesday is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's mission to bolster reproductive rights at a time when its restricted in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Mar 18 New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the review Monday, eager to find ways to speed up license processing times and allow legal businesses to open faster. Continue reading
Jan 30 New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Continue reading
Jan 16 New York governor wants to spend $2.4 billion to help deal with migrant influx in new budget proposal By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The migrant spending plan, which would include shelter services, legal assistance and more, came as part of a $233 billion budget proposal announced on Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 19 New York will set up a commission to consider reparations for slavery By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America The bill signing comes at a time when various places throughout the United States attempt to figure out how to best reckon with the country's dark past. Continue reading
Dec 05 With George Santos out of Congress, special election to fill his New York seat is set for February By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Both Republicans and Democrats are zeroing in on New York as a key battleground in the fight to control the House. Continue reading
Nov 22 Fiery crash kills 2 at U.S.-Canadian border near Niagara Falls, officials say no sign of terrorism By Carolyn Thompson, Jennifer Peltz, John Wawrow, Associated Press Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge. Continue reading