May 22 New York puts Democrats a step closer to getting Trump’s state tax returns By Chris Carola, David Klepper, Associated Press The legislation would allow the leaders of the House and Senate committees to get access to any New York state tax returns filed by elected officials and top appointed officials. Continue reading
May 21 Officer testifies he inflated charge against Eric Garner after his death By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Officer Justin Damico testified that after riding in an ambulance with the dying Garner, he went ahead on his own and filled out arrest papers listing a felony tax charge that would have required prosecutors to prove Garner, a small-time… Continue reading
May 08 New York Senate approves giving Trump’s state tax return to U.S. House By Chris Carola, Associated Press The bill, which now goes to the state Assembly, doesn't target Trump by name but would authorize state tax officials to release returns filed by several state and federal officeholders if requested by the leaders of the House Ways and… Continue reading
Apr 22 Measles cases rise to 626 driven by New York outbreak By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Health officials say 71 more cases were reported last week, with 68 of them from New York. Continue reading
Apr 17 Officials announce new measures to fight New York measles outbreak By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Officials trying to contain a measles outbreak in a county north of New York City on Tuesday ordered all unvaccinated people exposed to the disease barred from public gathering places, including houses of worship, for up to three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 15 U.S. measles count up to 555, with most new cases in New York By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Cases have surged again, and are on pace to set a record for most illnesses in 25 years. Continue reading
Mar 27 Citing measles emergency, this county just banned unvaccinated children from public places By Helen Branswell, STAT Schools, houses of worship, shopping malls — anywhere that people who are not related to one another congregate indoors — will be off limits for unvaccinated children in Rockland County, New York. Continue reading
Feb 15 Amazon’s exit could scare off tech companies from New York By Michael R. Sisak, Josh Boak, Associated Press Amazon jilted New York City on Valentine's Day, scrapping plans to build a massive headquarters campus in Queens amid fierce opposition from politicians angry about nearly $3 billion in tax breaks and the company's anti-union stance. Continue reading
Feb 14 Amazon ditches New York headquarters By Associated Press The online retailer has faced opposition from some New York politicians, who were unhappy with the tax incentives Amazon was promised. Continue reading
Feb 04 After months of testimony, jury deliberates in ‘El Chapo’ drug-smuggling trial By Tom Hays, Associated Press Prosecutors say Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is responsible for smuggling at least 200 tons of cocaine into the United States and for a wave of killings in turf wars with other cartels. Continue reading