Jul 23 Suspect in attack on GOP candidate for NY governor arrested on federal assault charge By Associated Press A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was, authorities said as the man was arrested on a… Continue reading
Jul 22 Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked on stage at New York campaign event By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press A man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York. Continue reading
Jul 21 New York reports 1st U.S. polio case in nearly a decade By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press New York health officials are reporting the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade. Officials said the Rockland County resident is an unvaccinated young adult who developed paralysis. Continue reading
Jul 08 Gun applicants in NY will have to hand over social media accounts By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press, Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America It’s an approach applauded by many Democrats and national gun control advocacy groups as missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings. Continue reading
Jul 02 New York lawmakers overhaul handgun rules after Supreme Court decision By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press The measure, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul after passing both chambers by wide margins, is almost sure to draw more legal challenges from gun rights advocates who say the state is still putting too many restrictions on who can get… Continue reading
Jun 29 R. Kelly in court for federal sex trafficking sentencing By Tom Hays, Associated Press R. Kelly is being sentenced in a sex trafficking case that could put him behind bars for years. A judge is set to impose the sentence Wednesday in a federal court in New York City. Continue reading
Jun 28 Kathy Hochul wins Democratic nomination for New York governor By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for New York governor, setting her on an expected path to win the governor's office in November. Continue reading
Jun 27 2022 New York Primary Election Results By Associated Press Voters in New York go to the polls to vote in the 2022 primary election. Continue reading
Jun 27 Judge says New York city can't let noncitizens vote in city elections By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The law's supporters said it gave an electoral voice to many people who have made a home in the city and pay taxes to it but face tough paths to citizenship. Continue reading
Jun 23 Supreme Court strikes down New York law restricting guns outside the home, with implications for other states By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press In major ruling for gun rights, the Supreme Court has struck down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to directly impact half a dozen other populous states. Continue reading