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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.

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Adultery is no longer illegal in New York

3:04am November 25, 2024

It was considered a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a jail sentence of up to three months.

Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Continues In New York

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Manhattan prosecutors ask for additional pause in Trump hush-money criminal case

1:45pm November 19, 2024

Manhattan prosecutors are asking for a further pause in the criminal trial against President-elect Donald Trump in order to give both sides time to weigh the unprecedented nature of the situation.

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Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally At Madison Square Garden In NYC

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Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally

10:18pm October 27, 2024

Donald Trump put on a splashy rally at New York's hallmark Madison Square Garden, but repeated insults and at times racist and misogynistic remarks from speakers threatened to grab the most attention.