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3 weeks ago
NYC politics

In Late-Stage Budget Talks, Hochul Wins Concessions From N.Y. Lawmakers

Governor Kathy Hochul successfully navigated budget negotiations to pass a $237 billion budget with key priorities and without raising taxes on the wealthy. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

Attention, New York Adulterers: Your Sin May Soon No Longer Be a Crime

Efforts to repeal New York's adultery law are gaining traction amidst global attention.
Charles Lavine, the Assembly bill's sponsor, emphasizes the need to remove criminal penalties on consensual adult behavior. [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

N.Y. Reconsiders Capitol Artworks That Offend Native Americans

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to conduct a comprehensive review of artistic representations of Indigenous peoples in the State Capitol.
She aims to come up with a plan to address the artwork that shows Indigenous peoples in a degrading manner. [ more ]
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