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Sheldon Silver, ex-Assembly Speaker, Sentenced to 12 Years
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
The Democrat was once one of the most powerful politicians in New York State.
Treasury Official: Harriet Tubman Will Go On $20 bill
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
She will be the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years.
Donald Trump Victorious in New York
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Donald Trump won with ease Tuesday in the Republican primary in New York, rebounding from a tough stretch that had strained his path to the GOP nomination.
Member of Orthodox Neighborhood Patrol Arrested on Bribery and Conspiracy
Monday, April 18, 2016
Federal officials say Alex Lichtenstein was caught on wiretap bragging about obtaining gun licenses for those who otherwise wouldn't qualify
Feds: Sheldon Silver Had Extramarital Affairs
Friday, April 15, 2016
Court documents released Friday say the disgraced ex-assembly speaker engaged in extramarital affairs with two women, one of whom lobbied him on a regular basis.
Entire 2016 Field Descends on New York City Ahead of Primary
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will debate in Brooklyn during a tense moment for Democrats, while all the Republicans will attend a GOP gala in Manhattan.
New York Becomes Last State to Remove Ban on Pro MMA Fights
Thursday, April 14, 2016
The law takes effect in September, giving the State Athletic Commission time to add two members, adopt regulations, train staff and start licensing promoters, trainers and fighters.
Chairman of NYC Police Watchdog Agency Resigns From Post
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Richard Emery stepped down Wednesday as chairman of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Verizon Workers Go On Strike Amid Contract Dispute
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
About 39,000 Verizon landline and cable workers on the East Coast walked off the job Wednesday morning after little progress in negotiations since their contract expired last year.
Commuter Rail Defends Audio Surveillance Aboard Trains
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Interim Executive Director Dennis Martin said the agency is using whatever tools at its disposal to "deter criminal activity."
Trump Fires Up 'Hometown' Crowd — and Protesters — on Long Island
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
At a rally in Bethpage, the GOP presidential contender — and Queens native — said "it's good to be home," ahead of New York's April 19th primary.
Allergan, Pfizer Call off Proposed $160B Merger
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
The aggressive changes to U.S. tax laws announced this week helped to kill the deal.
Cruz Wins in Wisconsin, Leaves Trump Damaged Front-Runner
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
Both parties are turning their sights toward the New York Primary, which offers a massive delegate prize in its April 19 contests.
New York Bans State Trips to Mississippi Because of New Law
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the ban Tuesday, the same day Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law allowing religious groups and some businesses to refuse service to gay couples.
Killer of New York's Kitty Genovese Dies in Prison at Age 81
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Winston Moseley died on March 28 at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, state prisons spokesman Thomas Mailey said.
Prosecutors Seek 12-15 Years in Prison for ex-Senate Leader
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Skelos and his son are scheduled to be sentenced April 28. They were convicted in December.
Clinton, Sanders Agree to New York Debate Ahead of Primary
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
The two campaigns confirmed the candidates would appear at the debate April 14 in Brooklyn, putting the Democratic rivals onstage together before New York's April 19 primary.
U.S. Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs in March
Friday, April 01, 2016
Despite the jump, the Labor Department says the unemployment rate ticked up to 5 percent from 4.9 percent.
Albany Passes $15 Minimum Wage Plan
Friday, April 01, 2016
The bill also included paid family leave for New York workers and a tax cut for middle-class filers.
Judge OKs Sweeping Plan to Reduce NY Solitary Confinement
Thursday, March 31, 2016
The plan is the culmination of a 2011 case that began when an inmate sued the state. He said he was unconstitutionally subjected to solitary confinement for three years.
