Ny state wire articles
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State Budget Passed in NY
Legislative leaders pass a record 237-Billion-dollar state budget. Along with record spending for education and initiative to build new housing, the budget deal also gives the Governor the go-ahead to close up to 5 more State Prisons, which is a major concern for North Country Assemblyman Billy Jones and State Senator Dan Stec.
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NY state expands offenses that can be prosecuted as hate crimes
Assemblymember Grace Lee speaks during a press conference in Manhattan. Legislators added 23 new offenses in a modified bill attached to the state budget. [ more › ]
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NY conviction could help Trump with independents in 3 states, poll finds
Now that the 2024 presidential election has narrowed to an expected rematch between incumbent Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, pollsters are closely monitoring the potential perils for Mr. Trump if he's convicted in one of four pending criminal trials.