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All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M
All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M A Florida congressman wants to slap “Trump Train” on DC’s subway system…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
'Dangerous Loophole' Shielding Drugged Drivers Must End, DA Urges NY Lawmakers 'Dangerous Loophole' Shielding Drugged Drivers Must End, DA Urges NY Lawmakers
'Dangerous Loophole' Shielding Drugged Drivers Must End, DA Urges NY Lawmakers With the clock ticking on New York’s legislative session, a Long Island…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note
This 'Over-The-Counter Medication' Will Soon Be Allowed In NJ Schools Without Doctor's Note New Jersey students are finally allowed to use sunscreen, wear…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights
Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights Airlines aiding deportations without a judge’s say-so could soon…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Deaths Linked To Poppy Seeds, FDA Under Fire Over Hidden Danger In Your Pantry Deaths Linked To Poppy Seeds, FDA Under Fire Over Hidden Danger In Your Pantry
Deaths Linked To Poppy Seeds, FDA Under Fire Over Hidden Danger In Your Pantry Poppy seeds — a staple on bagels and in pastries — are at the center of…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better'
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' New York State environmental officials are revamping their…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Senate Joins House In Voting To Avert Government Shutdown Senate Joins House In Voting To Avert Government Shutdown
Senate Joins House In Voting To Avert Government Shutdown With just hours to spare before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a stopgap bill to fund…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting A beef between Texas and New York is sizzling. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is…

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by Chris Spiker
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Melania Trump Leads Fight Against Revenge Porn: ‘Take It Down Act’ Explained Melania Trump Leads Fight Against Revenge Porn: ‘Take It Down Act’ Explained
Melania Trump Leads Fight Against Revenge Porn: ‘Take It Down Act’ Explained Melania Trump has a message for Congress: It’s time to act. The First Lady is…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
AI-Generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester AI-Generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester
Ai-generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester Westchester County has taken a major step in fighting AI-driven digital deception, as a new law…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Hundreds of music legends and rising stars are calling on Congress to make…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Americans Will Get Federal Holiday Between Thanksgiving, Christmas Under New Proposal Americans Will Get Federal Holiday Between Thanksgiving, Christmas Under New Proposal
Americans Will Get Federal Holiday Between Thanksgiving, Christmas Under New Proposal With a brand-new federal holiday proposal, Americans could…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Westchester is taking a proactive step to ensure the safety of…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House The House of Representatives passed its first bill of the year on Tuesday,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Ready to ditch that New Year’s fitness resolution already? New York is making…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At Hudson Valley Airport; Hochul Calls For Federal Action Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At Hudson Valley Airport; Hochul Calls For Federal Action
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At Hudson Valley Airport; Hochul Calls For Federal Action Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
How Does $500 'Inflation Refund' Check Sound? Here's Who Qualifies Under Hochul's Proposal How Does $500 'Inflation Refund' Check Sound? Here's Who Qualifies Under Hochul's Proposal
How Does $500 'Inflation Refund' Check Sound? Here's Who Qualifies Under Hochul's Proposal New Yorkers could soon see some relief from rising costs.…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Five New Laws Save New Yorkers Money, Offer Transparency Five New Laws Save New Yorkers Money, Offer Transparency
Five New Laws Save New Yorkers Money, Offer Transparency Five new laws signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will make it easier for residents to do…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Westchester HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election Westchester HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election
Westchester HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media following Tuesday's presidential…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Westchester Tightens Road Repaving Standards To Stop 'Patch Jobs' Westchester Tightens Road Repaving Standards To Stop 'Patch Jobs'
Westchester Tightens Road Repaving Standards To Stop 'Patch Jobs' To address incomplete road repairs left behind by private companies, Westchester…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Red Light Camera Programs To Be Extended In These Westchester Locales Red Light Camera Programs To Be Extended In These Westchester Locales
Red Light Camera Programs To Be Extended In These Westchester Locales To protect motorists on New York roads, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Westchester Thanks To Amended Legislation Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Westchester Thanks To Amended Legislation
Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Westchester Thanks To Amended Legislation Thanks to the efforts of lawmakers, a Northern Westchester eatery that had…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House As Election Day draws closer, political pundits are closely watching…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
TikTok 'Cultivates Addiction' For Kids, Harming Their Mental Health, NY AG’s Lawsuit Alleges TikTok 'Cultivates Addiction' For Kids, Harming Their Mental Health, NY AG’s Lawsuit Alleges
TikTok 'Cultivates Addiction' For Kids, Harming Their Mental Health, NY AG’s Lawsuit Alleges TikTok knowingly harms young users’ mental health all in an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues You’ve seen them on cigarettes and alcohol – now social media accounts…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Internet Providers Would Be Forced To Issue Outage Credits Under NY Bill: 'Matter Of Fairness' Internet Providers Would Be Forced To Issue Outage Credits Under NY Bill: 'Matter Of Fairness'
Internet Providers Would Be Forced To Issue Outage Credits Under NY Bill: 'Matter Of Fairness' New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Hochul Signs Bill Restricting 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Targeting Children Hochul Signs Bill Restricting 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Targeting Children
Hochul Signs Bill Restricting 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Targeting Children Big changes are on the horizon for those TikTok and Instagram feeds. Gov.…

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by Michael Mashburn