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Election 2024: NY's Controversial Anti-Discrimination Amendment Decided By Voters Election 2024: NY's Controversial Anti-Discrimination Amendment Decided By Voters
Election 2024: NY's Controversial Anti-Discrimination Amendment Decided By Voters New York voters have made their voices heard on a controversial constitutional amendment aimed at expanding anti-discrimination protections. Proposal 1, dubbed the “Equal Rights Amendment,” was approved by voters. The "yes" votes were leading 62 to 28 percent with 34-percent of the vote counted as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to the state Board of Elections. It would amend the New York State Constitution to protect against unequal treatment based on the following: Ethnicity, national origin, age or disability Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression Pregnanc…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1 Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1
Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1 New York voters will decide on a whole lot more than just the next president and vice president this Election Day. Earlier Report: Here's When Early Voting Starts In NY, How To Find Polling Places Among the statewide issues being decided is Proposal 1, known as the “Equal Rights Amendment.” If approved, it would amend the New York State Constitution to protect against unequal treatment based on the following: Ethnicity, national origin, age or disability Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression Pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes Reproductive healthcare and auton…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Steven Bannon Set To Report To Danbury Prison To Serve Sentence Steven Bannon Set To Report To Danbury Prison To Serve Sentence
Steven Bannon Set To Report To Danbury Prison To Serve Sentence Steve Bannon, a once trusted strategist to former President Donald Trump, is set to report to prison Monday, July 1, in Fairfield County. Bannon, a conservative podcaster, is set to begin a four-month sentence at the federal prison in Danbury for defying a congressional subpoena that was investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The 70-year-old had turned to the US Supreme Court to avoid reporting to prison. That request was denied on Friday, June 28, by the court. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, as of 11 a.m. Monday, Bannon had not yet reported to "any" federal prison.&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Supreme Court Reverses Conviction Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From Westchester Supreme Court Reverses Conviction Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From Westchester
Supreme Court Reverses Conviction Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From Westchester The country's top court has reversed the wire-fraud conviction of a Northern Westchester County resident and former top aide to ousted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has already served years of prison time for the offense. In a decision on Thursday, May 11, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled to reverse the fraud conviction of Joseph Percoco, of the hamlet of South Salem in the town of Lewisboro, who was sent to federal prison on corruption charges in 2018.  Percoco, age 54, had been accused of accepting over $300,000 in bribes from an energy company in 2014 while he had been …

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by Ben Crnic
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Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing)
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) This story has been updated. New York Rep. Pat Ryan appeared likely to continue serving in Congress after results showed him leading Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt in the 18th District early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, was leading Schmitt by just 0.84 percentage points, 50.42 to 49.58 percent, with more than 95 percent of the vote counted. Among the most closely watched in the state, the 18th District is located in the Hudson Valley and includes all of Orange and Putnam counties, as well as portions of southern Dutchess County and northeast…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law
Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law New Yorkers hoping to carry concealed handguns will soon have to share their social media accounts as part of a more stringent application process under a new state law. Starting in September, concealed carry applicants will have to go through several new steps, including an in-person interview with a licensing officer “to determine character and trustworthiness to handle a firearm,” according to a statement from Democratic Senator Anna Kaplan, who co-sponsored the legislation. Applicants will also have to give authorities at least four character references and provide a list of current an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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If You’re Caught In A Mass Shooting, Will Cops Save You? Here’s What NY Agencies Say To Expect If You’re Caught In A Mass Shooting, Will Cops Save You? Here’s What NY Agencies Say To Expect
If You’re Caught In A Mass Shooting, Will Cops Save You? Here’s What NY Agencies Say To Expect As public outrage grows over the delayed police response to the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, many are questioning whether they can rely on law enforcement should they find themselves in a similar disaster. That concern is sure to increase following a bombshell report from The New York Times Thursday, June 9, that heavily armed police officers delayed confronting the 18-year-old gunman in Uvalde, Texas for over an hour - even though supervisors knew wounded students were trapped - out of concern for officer safety. Breaking News: Heavily armed Uvalde officers waited an hou…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New York Law Limiting Carrying Guns In Public Questioned By US Supreme Court Justices New York Law Limiting Carrying Guns In Public Questioned By US Supreme Court Justices
New York Law Limiting Carrying Guns In Public Questioned By US Supreme Court Justices The US Supreme Court could strike down a New York weapons law that requires firearm owners to show a specific need to get a permit to carry a gun outside the home. This week, the court heard arguments over a dispute about whether New York’s law violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms” in public and the line of questioning by some justices indicated some skepticism about the law. The petitioners in the case are Robert Nash, Brandon Koch, and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, who are being represented by former solicitor general Paul Clement. Both Nash and…

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by Zak Failla
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Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY
Biden Nominates Longtime Lawyer To Serve As US Attorney for the Southern District of NY President Joe Biden has nominated Damian Williams to serve as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, one of the most high-profile federal positions. Williams, age 40, has been an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York since 2012, serving as its Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. The Southern District includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, and other northern suburbs. If approved, Williams would be the first African American to serve as the leader of the Manhattan prose…

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by Zak Failla
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Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel Will Not Be Retried For Martha Moxley Murder Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel Will Not Be Retried For Martha Moxley Murder
Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel Will Not Be Retried For Martha Moxley Murder Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel will not be retired for the death of Martha Moxley in the Belle Haven section of Greenwich in 1975. In a stunning announcement, Connecticut Chief State’s attorney Richard Colangelo said on Friday, Oct. 30, that he would not retry Skakel because he could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. While speaking before Stamford Superior Court Judge Gary White, Colangelo said a recent review of the case showed that of the 51 potential witnesses, 17 had died. He also said he had reviewed all the evidence and could find nothing new to use in a trial. N…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Chalking Tires For Parking Enforcement Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules Chalking Tires For Parking Enforcement Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules
Chalking Tires For Parking Enforcement Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules Parking enforcement officers using chalk to mark tires may be acting unconstitutionally, a federal court ruled. Chalking tires to enforce time limits on parking has been a tried and true practice for scofflaws around the country for decades. This week, a federal appeals court ruled that “chalking” is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from “unreasonable searches and seizures.” The case was introduced by Michigan resident Alison Taylor, who was described by the court as a “frequent recipient of parking tickets.” She reportedly received 15 tickets before taking actio…

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by Zak Failla
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Most Americans Support Substantial Restrictions On Abortion, Marist Poll Says Most Americans Support Substantial Restrictions On Abortion, Marist Poll Says
Most Americans Support Substantial Restrictions On Abortion, Marist Poll Says The new Marist Poll Survey has revealed that the majority of Americans are in favor of increased restrictions on abortion. About 75 percent of Americans agree that abortion should be limited to the first three months of pregnancy, at most. This includes both those who identify as Republicans, at 92 percent, independents, at 78 percent, and Democrats, at 60 percent, as well as 61 percent who identify as pro-choice. In addition, the survey found that 65 percent of Americans say that if the Supreme Court revisits Roe v. Wade, the court should rule to either allow restrictions as decided by eac…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Maloney's Bid For Fourth Term Faces Challenge From Retired Police Commander Maloney's Bid For Fourth Term Faces Challenge From Retired Police Commander
Maloney's Bid For Fourth Term Faces Challenge From Retired Police Commander This story has been updated. U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and James O’Donnell, the Republican challenging him for New York’s 18th Congressional District seat, have major differences over federal tax law and abortion rights as well as whether Maloney's heart is still in the job after six years. The 18th Congressional District includes Orange and Putnam counties in addition to parts of northern Westchester and Dutchess counties. The district tipped slightly in favor of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election.  Maloney, 52, is an openly gay Democrat, whom O'Donnell, 67,…

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by Jon Craig
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NY Politicians React To Ford-Kavanaugh Testimony NY Politicians React To Ford-Kavanaugh Testimony
NY Politicians React To Ford-Kavanaugh Testimony This story has been updated. New York's leading Democrats called Thursday's testimony against U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh credible and potentially fatal to his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. “Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, you are a hero,” wrote Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York on Twitter. Sen. Chuck Schumer wrote: "If our Republican colleagues are so certain of Judge Kavanaugh’s story, they should immediately demand that the White House order the FBI to reopen the background investigation, and hold off on a vote for several days so all the facts can come out.&…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Donald Trump Jr. Mocks Sexual Assault Allegations Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Donald Trump Jr. Mocks Sexual Assault Allegations Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Donald Trump Jr. Mocks Sexual Assault Allegations Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh President Trump's son, Donald Jr., questioned the content and timing of a letter that impugns his father's U.S. Supreme Court nominee. Referring to Brett Kavanaugh in an Instagram post, Trump Jr. wrote: "Oh boy. . . the Dems and their usual nonsense games really have him on the ropes now. (Sen. Dianne) Finestein (sic) had the letter in July and saved it for the eve of his vote... honorable as always. I believe this is a copy for full transparency." The president's eldest son also posted an image of an apparently fake note that looked like it was written by a child, joking that it …

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo Signs Women’s Contraception Executive Order In Westchester Cuomo Signs Women’s Contraception Executive Order In Westchester
Cuomo Signs Women’s Contraception Executive Order In Westchester Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order in Westchester Tuesday, July 10 directing state officials to protect women's access to contraception.  Cuomo's move comes just as President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh as U.S. Supreme Court justice. Kavanaugh's decisions have typically sided against women's rights to contraceptives and abortions.  Cuomo, of New Castle, announced new actions to protect reproductive rights as Congress starts the confirmation process with Kavanaugh, a conservative judge who could sign off on rolling back advancements in reproductive health care.  Through …

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by Jon Craig
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Trump Jr.: Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Would Be 'Awesome' On High Court Trump Jr.: Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Would Be 'Awesome' On High Court
Trump Jr.: Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Would Be 'Awesome' On High Court Fox news host Judge Jeanine Pirro as a U.S. Supreme Court nominee? Don't rule it out, according to a reliable source: namely Donald Trump Jr. "This would be pretty awesome,"" President Trump's eldest son wrote here on Twitter. Pirro, 67, is a former Westchester County District Attorney and judge. She currently is the host of Fox News Channel's "Justice with Judge Jeanine.' At least a half dozen other judges' names have been floated as potential successors to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement earlier Wednesday.  Pirro, meanwhile, tweet…

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by Jon Craig