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New York set to lower hiring age of prison guards to 18 amid correction officer shortage

6:08pm May 09, 2025

New York is set to lower the minimum hiring age for prison guards from 21 to 18. The shortage of corrections officers was exacerbated by the firing of more than 2,000 guards after a strike.

Luigi Mangione Is Arraigned On Federal Charges

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Luigi Mangione's case marks a shift in politics of the death penalty in the U.S.

3:04pm April 25, 2025

Over the last half-century, the political leanings of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidency contributed to dramatically different approaches to the federal death penalty.

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A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs

11:13am March 17, 2025

The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn't go far enough.

Kathy Hochul Assumes Office As Governor Of New York State

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ready to 'fight back hard' against Trump's demands

4:25am March 03, 2025

by Michel Martin

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says Democratic governors must be a "firewall" against Trump and GOP, but notes there are "not a lot of great options" to resist.

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Judge deliberates after DOJ pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

6:26pm February 19, 2025

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.

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Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams' New York City? We asked New Yorkers

5:01am February 15, 2025

New York City's mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that's built it's identity on immigration?

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Texas judge fines New York doctor for sending abortion pills to Texas

2:04am February 14, 2025

The ruling by a Texas judge against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas could test "shield laws" in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal.

Lunar New Year Parade Winds Through NYC's Chinatown

New York becomes the first state to close schools for Lunar New Year

3:20pm January 29, 2025

It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday.

Conservatives Gather In Phoenix For Annual AmericaFest

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Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine

5:00am January 10, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.

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Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability

10:39am January 05, 2025

Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.