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Inflation refund checks will come to millions of New Yorkers this fall

New Yorkers will receive up to $400 rebate checks to address inflation concerns.

Heastie has a better idea than Hochul's lame $3B inflation 'refund' checks

Governor Hochul's inflation rebate proposal sparks debate over prioritizing state surplus spending for debt relief over temporary cash refunds.

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Hochul, NY lawmakers reach agreement on mask-wearing criminals

Trump admin sets deadline to shut down congestion pricing - but Hochul says NY won't comply: 'Trying to overrule New Yorkers'

The Trump administration is mandating the shutdown of Manhattan's congestion pricing program by March 21, 2025, amid ongoing disputes with New York officials.

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Inflation refund checks will come to millions of New Yorkers this fall

New Yorkers will receive up to $400 rebate checks to address inflation concerns.

Heastie has a better idea than Hochul's lame $3B inflation 'refund' checks

Governor Hochul's inflation rebate proposal sparks debate over prioritizing state surplus spending for debt relief over temporary cash refunds.

Hochul, NY lawmakers reach agreement on mask-wearing criminals

New York state passes a law penalizing masked criminals during certain offenses, amid ongoing safety concerns.

The new law reflects a compromise after debates over public safety and civil liberties regarding mask use.

Kathy Hochul, lawmakers steering New York into a fiscal train wreck

New York's proposed $252 billion budget risks substantial financial instability due to lack of contingency for potential federal funding cuts.

fromThe Ithaca Voice

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What's in the 2025 New York State budget? Here's everything you need to know. - The Ithaca Voice

Kathy Hochul, lawmakers steering New York into a fiscal train wreck

New York's proposed $252 billion budget risks substantial financial instability due to lack of contingency for potential federal funding cuts.

fromThe Ithaca Voice

NYC politics

What's in the 2025 New York State budget? Here's everything you need to know. - The Ithaca Voice

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What's Inside New York's $254 Billion FY2026 Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a record $254 billion budget focused on providing tax relief, expanding the child tax credit, and addressing mental health funding.

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PREMIUM Spotlight: Talking budgets: Understanding discovery reform

What's Inside New York's $254 Billion FY2026 Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a record $254 billion budget focused on providing tax relief, expanding the child tax credit, and addressing mental health funding.

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Brooklyn

PREMIUM Spotlight: Talking budgets: Understanding discovery reform

Mental health

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NYS lawmakers to vote on involuntary commitment laws in push to address city's mental health crisis

New law facilitates involuntary commitment for severely mentally ill individuals based on an expanded definition of risk.

Streamlined process with fewer signatures required for commitment.

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Governor Pushes For All-Day Cell Phone Ban in Schools

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New York lawmakers agree on plan for 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone ban

Brooklyn

Governor Pushes For All-Day Cell Phone Ban in Schools

NYC parents

New York lawmakers agree on plan for 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone ban

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5 Factors That May Shape Hochul's Decision on Adams's Fate

Governor Kathy Hochul faces complex decisions regarding the potential removal of NYC Mayor Eric Adams amid serious allegations.

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In Face of Trump's Hostility, Hochul Responds With Barbed Gratitude

5 Factors That May Shape Hochul's Decision on Adams's Fate

Governor Kathy Hochul faces complex decisions regarding the potential removal of NYC Mayor Eric Adams amid serious allegations.

NYC politics

In Face of Trump's Hostility, Hochul Responds With Barbed Gratitude

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Brush fires on New York's Long Island shoot flames and smoke into the sky

Brush fires on Long Island caused evacuations and highway closures due to high winds and safety concerns.

Hochul wants earlier release for prisoners serving time for violent offenses in budget deal: sources

Gov. Hochul proposes expanding merit time eligibility to include some violent offenders, facing legislative resistance on public safety grounds.

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Brush fires on New York's Long Island shoot flames and smoke into the sky

Brush fires on Long Island caused evacuations and highway closures due to high winds and safety concerns.

Hochul wants earlier release for prisoners serving time for violent offenses in budget deal: sources

Gov. Hochul proposes expanding merit time eligibility to include some violent offenders, facing legislative resistance on public safety grounds.

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Report Reveals Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Decisions

Racial disparities in parole decisions in New York have worsened, with people of color significantly less likely to be granted parole compared to whites.

NY's discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: 'No longer turn a blind eye'

New York's criminal justice laws have caused a significant drop in domestic violence convictions, leading to serious concerns for victim safety and justice.

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Report Reveals Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Decisions

Racial disparities in parole decisions in New York have worsened, with people of color significantly less likely to be granted parole compared to whites.

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NY's discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: 'No longer turn a blind eye'

New York's criminal justice laws have caused a significant drop in domestic violence convictions, leading to serious concerns for victim safety and justice.

Governor Hochul Launches DFS Connect to Tackle Soaring Drug Prices

DFS Connect is a new digital platform by NY's DFS to enhance transparency and efficiency in addressing prescription drug prices and Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

Wildfires Break Out on Long Island, Prompting Highway Closure

The National Weather Service had warned earlier on social media that low humidity and northwest winds of 30 to 35 miles per hour would create an elevated risk for fire spread.

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Governor Will Not Remove Mayor Adams, Will Increase Oversight on City Hall

Governor Hochul will not remove Mayor Adams but increase oversight measures on City Hall.

Prison Boss Elevated by Hochul Was Accused of Rape by 2 Former Inmates

The appointment of Bennie Thorpe as a leader in response to a prison death highlights systemic issues in correctional facility management.