New York City ruled in contempt over Rikers Island jail conditions
(The Center Square) – New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail is likely to be taken over by the federal government after a judge ruled the city in...
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Report: New York tops nation for inbound tobacco smuggling
(The Center Square) — New York tops the nation for inbound tobacco smuggling, according to a new report, which attributes the thriving underground market to the state's high...
New York leaders seek to expand mental health options
(The Center Square) — New York officials are under pressure to make changes to the state's mental health laws following a brutal rampage in downtown Manhattan by a...
Hochul signs domestic violence bill
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill aimed at closing a "deadly" loophole in New York domestic violence laws that will allow courts to...
New Buffalo Bills stadium now expected to cost $2.2 billion
(The Center Square) – The cost to build a new Buffalo Bills stadium has reportedly increased to $2.2 billion, a more than $560 million estimated increase that will...
Feds sign off on New York City’s latest congestion pricing plan
(The Center Square) — New York City has received a green light from the Biden administration to implement a retooled congestion pricing program, but the plan still faces...
New York sued over concealed carry law restrictions
(The Center Square) — New York is being sued over firearm restrictions that ban out-of-state concealed carry holders from getting a permit to bring their firearms into the...
Hochul blasts move to cut border crossing hours
(The Center Square) — Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is blasting the Biden administration for reducing office hours at four northern border crossings amid an ongoing surge...
Trump says hush money case must be dropped
(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump told a New York judge that his hush money case must be dropped for national stability.
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NYC comptroller cuts off Department of Education contract authorization
(The Center Square) — New York City's top bean counter is moving to block the city's Education Department from unilaterally signing off on contracts with minority and women-owned...
