Tag: New York State
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Jeffries and Schumer Face Blowback at Home as They Ascend in Washington
Even as Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries prepare to lead Congress, primary challenges scenarios in 2028 are already emerging in New York.
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Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.
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Judge Denies Medical Release for N.Y.C. Man Shot by ICE
Oscar Belgal, a Dominican immigrant, was shot in the neck on Oct. 8 and detained at a federal prison. His lawyers had said he needed outside medical care.
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Cornell’s President Acknowledges Missteps in Handling of Rape Accusations
In an interview with The New York Times, Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of sexual assault accusations brought by a former student.
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Hochul and Blakeman in Heated Debate on Trump, Mamdani and High Prices
The two contenders for governor of New York clashed over issues that include data centers and immigration in a debate that reflected the contentious nature of their contest.
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Blakeman Launches Graphic Attack on Mamdani in Meeting With Hasidic Jews
While seeking support from Hasidic leaders, the Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani would not act if riots hit their community.
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We Don’t Know How to Talk About Cornell
We are unable to recognize and critique bad behavior outside of a narrow definition of criminal sex.
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Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York
The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.
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Hochul Denounces D.A. and Cornell Police in Handling of Sex Assault Case
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James, the attorney general, to investigate the original allegations and why a police report omitted crucial information.