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Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds This story has been updated. A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Long Island residents Linda Sun, age 41, and her husband Chris Hu, age 40, were arrested at their Manhasset home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, money laundering, and related charges. According to federal prosecutors, Sun – who served as Hochul’s deputy chief of staff before being fired in 2023 – engaged in numerous political activities at the behest of Chinese government …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Three Hudson Valley Counties Have State's Lowest Jobless Rates Three Hudson Valley Counties Have State's Lowest Jobless Rates
Three Hudson Valley Counties Have State's Lowest Jobless Rates These counties rank among the lowest for jobless rates in New York state, according to the Labor Department. The counties in New York State with the lowest unemployment rates in March 2018 include: New York County (3.7%) Queens County (3.7%) Richmond County (4.1%) Nassau County (4.2%) Tompkins County (4.2%) Kings County (4.3%) Albany County (4.4%) Putnam County (4.4%) Dutchess County (4.5%) Rockland County (4.5%) Saratoga County (4.5%) Orange, Ulster and Westchester didn't make the list. The jobless rate in all three counties is slightly higher than the state average.

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by Jon Craig