New York Judge Rejects NRA’s Bid To Throw Out Or Transfer Lawsuit That Could Shut It Down
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The organization had filed for bankruptcy and said it would reincorporate in Texas.
Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Promises To Put Country Ahead Of Party
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NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Tom Reed of New York, co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, about where GOP lawmakers may find common ground with President Biden’s agenda.
Government
In New York, Some Pro-Trump Conservatives Ready For Fresh Start With Biden
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In a conservative congressional district in upstate New York, NPR reporter Brian Mann says some Trump supporters say they’re ready for a fresh start under President Biden.
In Historic 1st, Biden Nominates Transgender Pennsylvanian As Assistant Health Secretary
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Dr. Rachel Levine is currently the secretary of health in Pennsylvania, where she leads the state’s fight against COVID-19.
Mets Terminate General Manager Who Reportedly Sent Lewd Texts To Reporter
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The team’s owner said Jared Porter has been terminated after ESPN reported he repeatedly sent explicit messages to a reporter while he worked for the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
New York State Sues NYPD Over Its Handling Of 2020 Racial Justice Protests
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The state attorney general’s office says it has received “more than 1,300 complaints and pieces of evidence” about the police response to the protests in New York City.
State Republican Parties Blast Members Who Voted For Impeachment
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The choice for 10 Republican members to split from their party to vote to impeach Trump could mean political blowback with their state’s Republican Party come the next election.
New York City Cancels Contracts With Trump Organization
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Mayor Bill de Blasio said that President Trump “incited a rebellion” and that New York City “will not be associated with those unforgivable acts in any shape, way or form.”
‘Many Of Us Narrowly Escaped Death’: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Recounts Capitol Insurrection
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The New York Democrat shared that she felt unsafe in the secure room where she was held with other lawmakers while the Capitol was under lockdown.
PA Senator Joins Call For Trump To Resign, As House Impeachment Plans Move Ahead
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The retiring Pennsylvania senator joins his Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski of Alaska in calling for President Trump to resign. House Democrats are aiming to hold an impeachment vote this week.
U.S. Congress Confirms Biden As President, After “Goons And Thugs” Stage “Failed Insurrection”
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Extremists emboldened by President Trump sought to thwart the peaceful transfer of power by staging a violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol.
Cuomo Won’t Get Vaccine Until His Group’s Turn In Black, Hispanic, Poor Communities
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said testing for COVID-19 was more readily available in richer, whiter communities in the state. He added: “This can’t happen again, and it can’t happen with this vaccine.”
In New York, Waiting For A COVID-19 Test Is A Business Opportunity
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A business that traditionally provided line standers for Broadway shows and other events, now serves people who don’t want to wait hours outside a health clinic.
Multiple Coronavirus Cases After Republican Christmas Party In New York
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A video featuring unmasked attendees went viral last week on Twitter. On Wednesday, three individuals who were at the party were reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Cancels NYC’s New Year Celebration
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The virus interfering with end-of-year parties across the country. Even the traditional Times Square ball drop in New York City at midnight will be closed to the public and seen virtually.
Prison Visitations Suspended Statewide As COVID Cases Surge
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“We recognize that visitation is a vital part of family reunification and therefore, we will resume it when safe to do so.
Supreme Court Says New York Can’t Limit Attendance In Houses of Worship Due To COVID
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“Even in a pandemic, the constitution cannot be put away and forgotten.”
Crime and Justice
Grand Jury Convened In Daniel Prude Case
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The case got national attention when body camera footage showed Prude suffocating while being restrained by Rochester Police after they responded to a mental health call.
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Vote Count Continues: New York’s Congressional Races
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To find out who wins this year’s Congressional contests in New York State will require patience. The pandemic transformed how this election was run in New York State. The vast number of ballots cast by mail before Election Day could lengthen the amount of time it takes to count all the votes. But that won’t mean there are problems with the results.
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NYC To Close Businesses In Parts Of Brooklyn And Queens As Virus Takes Hold Again
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Facing an increase in coronavirus infections in certain neighborhoods, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday that he would close all nonessential businesses, public and private schools.
Government
New York Attorney General: State Policies Used To Suppress Prude Video
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“All of the emails that I have seen so far as a result of the media would suggest that they used our policies and practices as an excuse to suppress the video and that’s unfortunate.”
Crime and Justice
Rochester Police Confront Protesters At City Hall
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Sixteen people were arrested Wednesday after a standoff outside City Hall between Rochester police and the protesters calling for justice in the death of Daniel Prude.
Pennsylvania Officials Stand By Pandemic Response After Judge Rules Against Orders
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The governor and health secretary want residents to guard against the virus as a federal judge calls stay-at-home and business closure orders — since lifted — unconstitutional.
New York City Fire Department Renames Highest Award In Light Of Namesake’s Racist Views
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Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the FDNY was renaming the medal after Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr., who was the highest-ranking member killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Car Rams Into Black Lives Matter Protesters In New York City’s Times Square
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One video of the attack shows a dark sedan, plowing into a crowd of people standing in front of the vehicle. The car lurches through an intersection leaving a chorus of screaming people in its wake.
Legendary N.Y. Mets Pitcher Tom Seaver Dies At 75
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Seaver became a household name after helping carry the Mets to their “improbable” 1969 World Series Championship.
With Fans Forbidden Due To COVID-19, A Noticeably Quiet U.S. Open Kicks Off In Queens
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Tennis players are navigating the eerie stillness of a Grand Slam event known for its lively crowds. Last year’s U.S. Open set an attendance record, drawing more than 737,800 fans over two weeks.
Black Grapefruit Seeks Balance ‘Inside’ Turmoil
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In a pastoral track from the New York duo, Randa Leigh asks an essential question: “What you follow, fear or love?”
Pennsylvania Governor Calls For State To Legalize Marijuana, Citing Pandemic
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Gov. Tom Wolf calls for some of the revenue from marijuana sales to go toward “repairing the harm done to crime victims and communities as a result of marijuana criminalization.”
New York Teachers Union ‘Prepared To Strike’ If Safety Demands Are Not Met
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The president of the city’s United Federation of Teachers called for testing every student and staff member before the start of school, set for Sept. 10.
New Suffrage Statue Will Be Central Park’s Only Monument To Honor Real Women
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A 14-foot-tall bronze monument paying homage to Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton will be unveiled in Central Park next week.
To Stay In Business, New York City Restaurants Spill Out Onto The Asphalt
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Many of New York’s streets have come alive with fenced-in dining areas with tables and umbrellas and decorated with flower boxes and hanging plants.
Addiction
Inside Some PA Rehabs, ‘It’s Like COVID Doesn’t Exist’
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When treatment facilities ignore coronavirus protocols, patients are forced to choose between recovery and safety.
Can West Point And Annapolis Offer A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?
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Mandatory masks, strict discipline and rigorous testing have helped the academies, including West Point and Annapolis, welcome students back to campus. Can other schools learn from their example?
Mockingbirds Catch A Break As New York Judge Strikes Down Trump Bird Opinion
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In 2017, the Trump administration scaled back protections of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A federal judge has now struck down the rule change — and cited To Kill a Mockingbird in so doing.
During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
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America’s biggest arts complex hasn’t been able to present its regular programming due to the pandemic. So it’s organized private outdoor concerts for healthcare professionals, teachers and others.
U.S. Puts Kodak Deal On Hold Amid Scrutiny Of Its Finances
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The decision to entrust $765 million of taxpayer money to the former maker of photographic equipment raises several questions about the Trump administration’s due diligence of Kodak.
After Fraud Investigation, New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA
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New York’s attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.
New York And Connecticut Call For Probes Into Utility Companies’ Response To Isaias
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Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont are seeking investigations as thousands of customers remain without power in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias.
PA Professor: Not Realistic To Expect A COVID-19 Vaccine In 2020
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Dr. Paul Offit, who serves on the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory board, says he doesn’t think an effective vaccine that’s undergone adequate testing can be ready this year.
New York City Sets Up Quarantine Checkpoints For Travelers From COVID-19 Hot Spots
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Checkpoints at major bridges, tunnels and other sites are meant to drive home the message that 14-day quarantine rules are mandatory for people returning from states with high infection rates.
The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series Sticks To Old Trappings
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While a valiant endeavor, the Metropolitan Opera’s new series of steaming concerts can’t seem to shake off opera’s fusty, aristocratic traditions.
Video Of Audience At Chainsmokers Concert Prompts New York To Investigate
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The Safe & Sound fundraiser, held Saturday in Southampton, drew rebukes after video emerged showing audience members dancing close together. Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted, “I am appalled.”
New York Police Draw Anger After Plainclothes Officers Throw Woman Into Unmarked Van
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Online video shows men grabbing a woman during a demonstration and hauling her away in an unmarked van. Police said they arrested the woman on suspicion of damaging police cameras.
Coronavirus Hot Spots: Could New York And Pennsylvania See A COVID-19 Rebound?
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As modelers look at national trends, they’re concerned about case jumps in areas that had previously managed largely to squelch the virus.
‘I Could Not Allow That To Stand’: Ocasio-Cortez Rebukes Republican For Vulgar Insult
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., addressed a public confrontation she had with Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., earlier this week. She said her family “did not raise me to accept abuse from men.”
New York Yankees ‘Play Ball!’ But For How Long? A Nervous 2020 Season Begins
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Major League Baseball’s delayed and shortened regular season gets underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections for the players and team officials.
What To Do About Part-Time School? NYC Announces Free Child Care For 100,000 Students
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The city aims to provide relief for working parents who either can’t afford to stay home or can’t find child care for the days that students aren’t in school.
New York City’s High Line Reopens In A Potential Boost To Local Business
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Chelsea business owners hope the reopening of the popular elevated park will bring more foot traffic back to the neighborhood.
New York’s Metropolitan Museum Of Art Will Open Its Doors Again In Late August
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The country’s largest art museum will be open to the public five days a week starting at the end of August. It had been closed since March as New York City grappled with the coronavirus pandemic.
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New York’s List Of Quarantined States Grows Longer
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Violators who don’t turn in the forms will face an automatic $2000 fine and may be called to a hearing before a judge to arrange a mandatory supervised quarantine.
New York To Require Contact Info From Air Travelers From States That Must Quarantine
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is deploying teams to check for proof that travelers getting off flights have completed forms before leaving airports across the state.
New York Funeral Director: Pandemic Has Been A Wave That ‘Knocks You Over’
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Fourth-generation funeral director Patrick Kearns and his brother-in-law Paul Kearns-Stanley are partners in a 120-year-old family funeral business. They describe their unrelenting work and worries.
New York City Has Its First Day In Months With No COVID-19 Deaths
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Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on President Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act to speed up processing of coronavirus tests: “If you can’t get the results in real time, it doesn’t help you enough.”
New York Paints Black Lives Matter Mural In Front Of Trump Tower
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President Trump derided the mural plan last week, saying it would be “denigrating this luxury Avenue” and antagonize the city’s police as “a symbol of hate.”
Census Bureau Expands Early Door Knocking For Count To Pennsylvania
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Despite the pandemic, Census Bureau officials say they’ve determined it’s safe enough for visits to unresponsive homes in parts of Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.
New Yorkers Look To Suburbs And Beyond. Other City Dwellers May Be Next
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Now that so many are working from home, more people are considering moving out of the city. The pandemic has sent enough New Yorkers to the exits to shake up the area’s housing market.
West Point Graduates’ Letter Calls For Academy To Address Racism
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Retired Capt. Mary Tobin, a West Point graduate, is mentor to some recent alumni who wrote an open letter to academy leaders. They’re part of a long legacy of Black cadets addressing systemic racism.
Federal Prosecutors Discussed ‘Burying’ Evidence In Troubled New York Case
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The government acknowledged problems with sharing evidence with the defense, but prosecutors argue the missteps were inadvertent, not malicious. A judge is assessing the matter.
Inside Seating? A Harlem Bar Owner Navigates COVID-19’s Changing Rules
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67 Orange Street makes do with take-out and outdoor service while waiting for a decision on inside dining in NYC.
Pennsylvania Joins The Growing List Of States Mandating Face Masks In Public
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Pennsylvania, Oregon and Kansas are among the latest states to require face coverings in public settings as COVID-19 cases surge in much of the country. Health officials say masks can slow the spread.
NYPD Officer Accused Of Using Chokehold Charged With Strangulation
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The officer, 39-year-old David Afanador, was suspended the same day the cellphone video appeared to show him choking a Black man on a Queens boardwalk.
New York City Could See 22,000 Public Employee Layoffs Because Of COVID-19
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Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that without aid from Albany and Washington, as well as concessions from labor groups, every department would face unprecedented job cuts
american homefront
After Treating COVID-19 Patients In New York, Reservists Return To Rising Cases At Home
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“If we really didn’t feel like there was much we could do for that patient, we would move on, and that’s sort of the idea of disaster management, do the best you can for the greatest amount of people,”
New York City Marathon Canceled Due To Coronavirus
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The race, which is the world’s largest marathon, has attracted more than 50,000 runners and thousands of volunteers. Spectators line the route, which goes through all five boroughs of the city.
What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns
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The Y, and New York City’s Department of Education, have been caring for tens of thousands of children during the pandemic. Neither has had reports of coronavirus clusters or outbreaks.
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2020 PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES: New York Results
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New York is a reliable Democratic state in presidential elections. There are no statewide races for governor or U.S. Senate this year. The state has 27 congressional districts. New York voters must be registered with a political party to participate in its primary elections.
NYPD Suspends Officer Over Using Apparent Chokehold During Arrest
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Video shows an officer using an apparent chokehold on a man who had been shouting invective at passersby and police. Chokeholds have been banned in New York City since 1993.
Former PA Governor Laments Presidential Fears Over Vote By Mail
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The former Pennsylvania governor tells NPR that he worries the president is hurting his own cause by talking down absentee voting because in many cases, it helps Republicans.
U.S. Open Tennis Will Start On Time
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The event will begin on Aug. 31 without fans because of the continued spread of the coronavirus. Australian tennis star Nicholas Kyrgios calls the move “selfish.”
New York Governor: Now Is The Time For ‘Fundamental Redefinition’ Of Policing
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For years, the governor says, Democrats in the state didn’t have the political or popular support to enact reforms. Now, lawmakers have passed sweeping police accountability and transparency measures.
New York Prosecutors Move To Drop Their Own Case After Evidence Issue. The Judge Wants Answers
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Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad is accused of violating American sanctions laws against Iran, but prosecutors in the Southern District of New York are backing away nearly three months after convicting him.
Arts & Culture
New York Governor Defends Columbus Statue, Citing Its Importance To Italian Americans
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Those people who “ignore Christopher Columbus’ role in giving the green light to centuries of racism and dehumanizing of Indigenous peoples must be called to task.”
Birding While Black: Jason Ward On Racism And His Passion For Birds
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Jason Ward, host of the video series “Birds of North America,” explains that being a black birder means having to take precautions to stay safe while pursuing a passion for nature.
Police Reform Legislation Moves Swiftly Through New York State Legislature
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Banning chokeholds and disclosing police disciplinary records are among the legislation being pushed through the Democratic-led statehouse.
After Lockdown And Unrest, New York City Begins Reopening During Pandemic
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As many as 400,000 workers are expected to leave their homes and return to their jobs as the national epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic begins easing stay-at-home restrictions.
Uncategorized
De Blasio Promises Cuts To NYPD, Ends NYC Curfew
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The call to end the curfew comes a day earlier than previously planned. De Blasio noted that most protesters had been peaceful, and admitted that the NYPD had sometimes overstepped its duty.
Why One Black New Yorker Decided To March
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One protester in New York City said George Floyd’s death moved him to action. “As a black person, I’ve actually been relatively passive.”
3 Police Injured During Brooklyn Stabbing Incident
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The late-night incident occurred in the Flatbush neighborhood, when police say a man approached an officer assigned to an anti-looting patrol and stabbed him in the neck.
New York Clarinetist Anthony McGill Kneels, Pleads And Plays For Justice
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With the help of a few “wrong” notes, the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic turned “America the Beautiful” into a solemn protest of police violence.
Politics and Elections
2020 PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES / Pennsylvania Results
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Pennsylvania is a presidential battleground state. There are no statewide races for governor or U.S. Senate this year. The commonwealth has 18 congressional districts. Pennsylvania voters must be registered with a political party to participate in its primary elections.
Trump Administration Limits New York’s Power To Stop Oil And Gas Pipelines
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In recent years, climate activists and states have used the Clean Water Act to block pipelines and other fossil fuel projects. A new EPA rule makes that harder,
In Self-Isolation, New York Doctor Deepens His Connection To Family
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To protect his wife and four children, Dr. Roberto Vargas, who processes COVID-19 tests in Rochester, N.Y., is staying in their basement. “What carries me through is this family,” he tells them.
Love At First Quarantine: After A Single Date, New York Couple Hunkers Down
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New Yorkers Gali Beeri and Joshua Boliver met at a dance class in March as the city was about to lock down. The near-strangers took a leap of faith and are riding out quarantine in Joshua’s apartment.
De Blasio Expects New York City To Head Back To Work Next Month
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The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has spent weeks under strict restrictions. But the mayor says up to 400,000 people will likely return to their jobs soon — with some conditions.
On The Eve Of Free Virtual Performance, New York’s Public Theater Muses On Art’s Future
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New York’s Public Theater is heading in a new direction with a star-studded, free, one-night-only virtual gala performance.
Reckoning With The Dead: Journalist Goes Inside New York COVID-19 Disaster Morgue
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Time magazine reporter W.J. Hennigan embedded with workers responsible for caring for the bodies of some 20,000 New Yorkers who have died from COVID-19. “It’s a haunting thing,” he says.
White Woman Who Called Police On Black Bird-Watcher In Central Park Has Been Fired
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A black man says he asked a white woman in Central Park to put her dog on a leash. His video, which has gone viral, shows her telling emergency operators that the man is threatening her and her dog.
In New York City, 2 Million Residents Face Food Insecurity, Officials Say
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“Before the coronavirus, we thought somewhere around a million people were food insecure and needed food,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Now, 1 in 4 New Yorkers may be going hungry.
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Defends ‘Universal’ Nursing Home Testing Plan
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Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine responded to critics who say there are holes in the state’s plan to test all residents and staff at nursing homes: “The plan is an evolution.”
New York Mom Describes Son’s Battle With Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome
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At least 150 children in the U.S. are now believed to have contracted a new illness thought to be connected to COVID-19.
Remembering Georgianna Glose, A New York Nun And Activist
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Georgianna Glose, a nun in Brooklyn, N.Y., who blew the whistle on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church died from COVID-19 complications. She was 73.
‘She Wasn’t Alone,’ A Doctor Reflects On New York City’s Coronavirus Peak
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A pediatric cardiologist working at a hospital in the Bronx reflects on treating adults after part of the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center was converted to an adult COVID-19 unit.
New York Extends Stay At Home Order, Allows Some Areas To Begin Reopening
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is extending the state’s stay at home order to May 28. Some areas of the state have been given the green light to enter Phase One of reopening beginning Friday.
In PA, Trump To Say Pandemic Shows Merit Of ‘America First’ Mantra
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President Trump is traveling to a medical supply distributor, where he will make the case that the coronavirus pandemic shows the danger in having supply chains spread around the world.
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NY Hospitals Prioritize COVID-19 Testing For Kids With Certain Symptoms
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Health officials advise parents to seek immediate care if a child has trouble breathing, severe abdominal pain, a change in skin color, rash, fever, or racing heart.
Broadway Theaters Will Remain Dark At Least Through Labor Day
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The Broadway League, which represents theater owners and producers, announced Tuesday that their productions will continued to be shuttered through at least Sept. 6.
New York Businesses Adapt; Long Island Oysterman Delivers Door To Door
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As sales to restaurant clients dried up, oyster farmer Peter Stein had to adapt or perish. Now, he’s delivering oysters directly to individual customers, doing about 20% of his usual business.
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PA Parents Struggle To ‘Do It All’ With Kids In Virtual School
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“I am hoping they come up with a vaccine. I will be first in line, because I want to get everybody out of the house.”
What If You Could Change Your Child’s Future In One Hour Every Week?
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An educator and entrepreneur believes he’s found an untapped resource to help more struggling students succeed in reading. The secret? Families.
Wanted In New York: Thousands Of COVID-19 Contact Tracers
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Starting this month, health departments in New York are trying to hire thousands of workers to build up what could become one of the country’s largest contact tracing programs for the coronavirus.
Mystery Inflammatory Syndrome In New York Kids Likely Linked To COVID-19
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Doctors in the U.S. and Europe are reporting a small wave of cases of what looks like a “shock syndrome” in young people. They have low blood pressure, inflamed hearts and other serious symptoms.
Energy
NYSEG Donates Additional $300,000 To Emergency Efforts
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“What we tried to do today is recognize some of those other organizations that are really on the front lines every single day doing this type of work around food and food care.”
In Deal With New York Attorney General, Zoom To Crack Down on Zoombombing,
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Zoom has agreed to launch a new internal data security program and will take other steps to combat hacker disruptions, a practice that has become known as Zoombombing.
New York Students To Get Graduation Pomp At Drive-In Theater
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One high school in New York has found a way to have safe and memorable graduation: hold it at a drive-in movie theater.
Economy
PA Governor Wants A Civilian Corps To Fight Coronavirus, Provide Jobs
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Governor Wolf said he didn’t know how many people would be hired or when the corps would be formed, but that he wants it to be a big deal.
New York Comedy Clubs Closed, So Comics Have To Improvise
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Live audiences help comics get exposure and work out new material. Colin Quinn says virtual platforms don’t replicate “the tension” of being in front of a room full of strangers.
Judge Rules New York’s Democratic Presidential Primary Must Go On
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The New York State Board of Elections had canceled the June 23 primary over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Set Builder: ‘It’s New York City … Eventually, Events Have to Come Back’
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Maxwell Kirsner built sets for big events. Then he, his fiancée and their coworkers were laid off. Kirsner says he’s optimistic the city will make it back, but he’s worried how long that will take.
In A Recount, COVID-19 Death Toll At New York Nursing Homes Grows
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State Attorney General Tish James is investigating reports from families who say the nursing homes kept them in the dark about the condition of their relatives who had COVID-19.
Health
Nurses Left Vulnerable To COVID-19: ‘We’re Not Martyrs Sacrificing Our Lives’
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At least 9,000 front-line nurses and other medical workers have contracted COVID-19.
‘Officer Clemmons,’ Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Policeman Pal, Tells His Story
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Dr. François S. Clemmons’ ambition and artistry, pain and struggle informed the person behind his character, Officer Clemmons. His memoir is often disarming in its intimacy and honesty.
Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Scheduled To Sail From New York
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The iconic vessel was intended to provide overflow capacity to the New York metropolitan area but ultimately wasn’t needed as badly as first feared.
Cellist Lynn Harrell Has Died, Age 76
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The Grammy-winning American cellist had a wide-ranging career that spanned Bach to new music written by Augusta Read Thomas. His colleagues also treasured him as a generous musical collaborator.
Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Salute New York Coronavirus Responders With Flyover
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The joint demonstration between the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds will begin early Tuesday afternoon over New York City, Newark and Trenton, N.J., and Philadelphia.
Partial Supreme Court Win For New York Gun Regulation Could Be Short-Lived
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The justices threw out as moot a challenge to New York City’s strict gun regulations, but gun-safety advocates worry that gains in the states may be taken away by a conservative court majority.
Amazon Warehouse Safety ‘Inadequate,’ Says New York Attorney General
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Amazon may have violated federal health and safety standards as well as New York’s whistleblower law, the New York attorney general’s office wrote to Amazon in a letter obtained by NPR.
New York Cancels Primary Election, Angering Sanders Supporters
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State elections officials canceled New York’s Democratic presidential primary amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a move that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders strongly oppose.
Uncategorized
Conservative New Yorkers Trust Cuomo Over Trump On State Reopening, Poll Finds
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Overall, 78% of New York voters — including a majority of Republicans — say they trust Gov. Andrew Cuomo to decide when to reopen their state.
New York’s Daily COVID-19 Deaths Below 400 For First Time In April
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 367 people died from the virus Saturday — less than half of the daily number at the height of the outbreak.
Now Playing On Broadway: Uncertainty, Unemployment And Displays Of Unity
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Broadway has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Theaters are shuttered indefinitely, millions of dollars have been lost, and some members of the community have been infected by the coronavirus.
‘We’ve Seen A Lot Of Brothers Die.’ New York Bus Operators Witness Loss Amid Pandemic
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As of this week, 83 workers with New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority died from COVID-19. Two bus operators talk about the crushing loss they’ve witnessed in their field.
‘I Hear The Agony’: Coronavirus Crisis Takes Toll On New York’s First Responders
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For weeks, paramedics and EMTs in New York City have been struggling to respond to a high number of 911 calls during the coronavirus pandemic. More first responders are getting sick themselves.
Pennsylvania Paramedic On Coronavirus: ‘We Don’t See An End In Sight’
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Paramedic David Goroff works in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.
New York’s Governor Says President Promised Help With Coronavirus Testing
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Cuomo said at their White House meeting Trump committed to procure more testing supplies from China and other overseas manufacturers. He said they agreed the Navy ship Comfort could leave New York.
Son Laments ‘Preventable’ Tragedy Of New York Mother’s Death From Coronavirus
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Daryl Doeschner talks about his mother Annette Doeschner’s life and how he thinks her death was preventable.
Anti-Quarantine Protest Draws Crowd, But PA Governor Keeps Stay-Home Plan
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Gov. Tom Wolf announced the business shutdowns would be extended until until May 8. They were due to lift on April 30. He did ease the limits a bit, including on the construction industry.
New York Starts ‘Aggressive’ Coronavirus Antibody Testing
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“Any plan to start to reopen the economy has to be based on data and testing, and we have to make sure our antibody and diagnostic testing is up to the scale we need.”
Discharging COVID-19 Patients To New York Nursing Homes Called A ‘Recipe For Disaster’
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New York and New Jersey want nursing homes to accept recovering hospital patients, regardless of their COVID-19 status, to free up space in hospitals. What’s to keep the virus from spreading?
Messages Of Hope, Gratitude And Safety Replace Ads In Times Square
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Well-known artists and designers are taking over billboards (donated gratis) to brighten the landscape in an emptier-than-usual Times Square. One work simply reads: “Hopefully no one will see this.”
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Prison Design Creates Ideal Environment For Coronavirus
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Connected vents and small cells help accelerate the virus’s spread, and puts inmates on edge
Lee Konitz, Prolific And Influential Jazz Saxophonist, Dies At 92
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Konitz was devoted to improvisation and played on more than 100 albums over a seven-decade career, including the historic sessions that became Miles Davis’ album Birth of the Cool.
New York’s Governor Orders Public Mask Use To Curb COVID-19 Spread
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Cuomo has joined other states and said people in New York must wear masks in public when they can’t remain 6 feet apart, in order to protect the gains his state has made against the coronavirus.
Crime and Justice
Frontline Health Care Workers Seek Immunity From Malpractice During COVID-19
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“We [should] not have to worry about malpractice suits while trying to save people’s lives.”
New York City Reports 50 Educators Lost To Coronavirus
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Around the country, losses of educators are mounting. It’s unknown whether working in schools when they were open might have exposed staff to more danger than an average workplace.
FACT CHECK: Trump Doesn’t Have The Authority To Order New York To ‘Reopen’
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The president claimed “total” authority, per unnamed constitutional provisions. Experts remind him he is not a king, and cite Articles I, II, III; the 10th Amendment; and the Founding Fathers.
States Unite On Reopening Economies: ‘Science — Not Politics — Will Guide’ Decisions
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“Any plan to reopen society MUST be driven by data and experts,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, which is forming a regional coalition of states. California will work with Oregon and Washington.
Coronavirus Fears Prompt Suspensions Of Bans On Single-Use Plastic Bags
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Manufacturers, lawmakers and grocery store workers say the reusable bags could transmit the virus, but according to scientists there aren’t enough studies to know whether that’s true.
New York Coronavirus Deaths Pass 9,000
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that 758 more New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus. It marked the sixth straight day of more than 700 deaths.
Councilman Says Many In Queens, NYC’s Hardest-Hit Borough, Can’t Afford Burials
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New York City Councilman Francisco Moya says the coronavirus is disproportionately impacting his constituents in Queens, home to a large working class population.
Alumni In China Lead Effort To Procure PPE For Medical Workers In New York
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Spurred by the concerns of members in China, Columbia University’s medical school alumni association raised more than $1 million to buy desperately needed masks and other gear.
Inmate Freed As Coronavirus Spreads At New York’s Rikers Island
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Some officials are releasing inmates as the coronavirus gains a foothold inside correctional facilities across the country.
Hospital Cleaner: ‘This Is My Chance To Thank New York’
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Cleaners who work in public buildings are also risking their lives to keep others safe in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Improvisation And Retraining May Be Key To Saving Patients In New York’s ICUs
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Pulmonologists in New York hospitals are now supervising doctors from other specialties as they try to keep ICUs staffed, and are deploying equipment in new ways. But COVID-19 is a demoralizing foe.
‘We’ll Get Through This’: Living In New York During The Coronavirus Pandemic
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Politicians give speeches and scary headlines fill the news, but somehow life pushes on for New Yorkers.
Broadway To Remain Closed Until June Because Of Coronavirus
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Producers and theater owners say Broadway will stay dark until at least June 7, dealing a further blow to New York’s biggest tourist attraction.
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New York’s Latinx Residents Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Deaths
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Preliminary data released Wednesday showed that Latinos represent 33% of the deaths in the country’s coronavirus epicenter. The virus’ impact has also been disproportionately high on black residents.
John Prine’s Songs Saw The Whole Of Us
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The music of this quintessential Nashville songwriter and lifelong independent spirit makes room for the wide range of emotions that careen through people as they stumble and dance through life.
New York City Has Contingency Plan For Temporary Burials Of COVID-19 Dead
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Officials are struggling to handle the high number of people who have died from the disease. So many have died that the city is considering temporary burial at a public cemetery on Hart Island.
Airline Flights Into And Out Of New York Cut Drastically Because Of Coronavirus
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A spokesperson said American Airline’s busiest flight out of LaGuardia Sunday only had 27 passengers and nine flights from JFK and LaGuardia had one passenger on each.
Already Under Strain, New York Election Offices Falter As Pandemic Worsens
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“We at the Board have a legal mandate to conduct our jobs. The continuity of government depends in part on some of the work that we’re doing.”
In New York, Overflow Hospitals At Javits And On Navy Ship Have Been Largely Empty
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More than 14,000 people have now been hospitalized in New York City for COVID-19. But two large overflow facilities have been operating far below their capacity.
Economy
Warehouse Workers See Themselves As Reluctant Heroes Of Coronavirus Pandemic
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“Is the world paying attention to this?”
New York Governor Reports Drop In Number Of Deaths, But Warns It May Be A ‘Blip’
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In a press conference on Sunday, the governor stressed the importance of working together, both in-state and nationally. “Nobody can do this alone,” he said. “Nobody.”
New York Sees ‘Highest Single Increase’ In Deaths From Coronavirus
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The state had 562 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours. In a bit of “good news,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 1,452 coronavirus patients have been discharged from hospitals in the past day.
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Cider Creek Hard Cider Shifts Operations To Produce Sanitizer
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“Knowing the process of distillation and how long it takes, I was looking at my barrels and I just thought to myself this would be a great way to help our local community.”
Ellis Marsalis, Patriarch Of New Orleans’ Most Famous Musical Family, Has Died
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Jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, according to tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
‘That Was The Hardest Part’: Father Could Not Sit With Son Who Died From Coronavirus
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Michael J. O’Brien was a 35-year old Connecticut man who died last Thursday after contracting COVID-19. His wife Tara remains hospitalized, and her condition is improving according to family members.
New York Attorney General Seeks Investigation Over Fired Amazon Worker
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The worker helped organize a walkout to demand closure of the facility following several COVID-19 cases. Amazon fired him the same day, saying he violated quarantine and safety measures.
Governor’s Brother Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
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The brother of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he has experienced COVID-19 symptoms, including “fever, chills and shortness of breath.”
A New York Economist Makes The Case For More Federal Action Against COVID-19
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A Nobel prize-winning economist on what it might take to get our economy growing again.
New York Hospitals Struggle To Get Virus Testing Online Amid Patient Surge
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On-site testing was delayed for weeks at a Brooklyn hospital that has been designated COVID-19 only. Rapid on-site testing can help hospitals prevent the virus from spreading inside their facilities.
New York, ‘Still In Search Of The Apex,’ Sees Another Spike In Coronavirus Cases
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The state has reported more than 75,000 confirmed cases, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the peak is still to come. On Tuesday he expressed frustration that FEMA was hindering, not helping, its efforts.
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Lt. Governor On Preparing, Collaborating And Next Steps In Coronavirus Outbreak
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“The governor, every time he had a road block and was told ‘No’ or didn’t get the answer he wanted, he just kept pushing and pushing and pushing.”
Central Park And Home Of Tennis’ U.S. Open To House Hospital Beds For New York
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The East Meadow in Central Park and a training facility at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens are scheduled to become makeshift hospitals while regular facilities are strained by COVID-19.
Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives In New York To Ease Coronavirus Pressure
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The Comfort will use its roughly 1,000 beds to treat patients who do not have the coronavirus disease COVID-19 but who urgently need other care.
FACT CHECK: New York Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As ‘Ignorant’ And ‘Uninformed’
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The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president’s view was “incorrect and grossly uninformed.”
Gov. Cuomo Says Case Increase Starting To Slow In New York
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The number of coronavirus cases in New York is doubling every four days — a marked decrease from early on in the outbreak, when it was doubling every 2 1/2 days.
‘It’s Like Something’s Right In Your Grasp’: New York Hospitals Struggle To Test For Virus
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Despite a statewide effort to procure and distribute coronavirus testing supplies to hospitals in New York, some facilities still don’t have what they need to test patients quickly on-site.
PA Diocese Suspends Abuse Victims’ Compensation Program, Citing ‘Economic Turmoil’
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The Erie Diocese, identified by the Pennsylvania attorney general as a place where clergy sex abuse was widespread, is said to have spent nearly $12 million on its victim compensation program.
Prepare For Outbreaks Like New York’s In Other States, Warns Anthony Fauci
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A key adviser to the president, Dr. Anthony Fauci doesn’t think every state needs to be on lockdown just yet. But some places should be preparing for surges like New York’s.
Sheetz Chain Gives PA Workers “Coronavirus” Raise
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It’s one of the most aggressive moves yet by companies that are boosting pay to retain, attract and motivate employees.
Need Help Cooking Through The Coronavirus Pandemic? Chef Amanda Freitag Has Tips
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Many quarantined Americans are cooking like crazy — but what if you’re clueless in the kitchen? Chef Amanda Freitag has some tips on pantry stocking, alternative spicing and ingredient substitutions.
New York’s Governor Takes The Spotlight In Coronavirus Response
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Cuomo is known as a “take-no-prisoners kind of guy.” He’s been getting praise even from some critics for his daily briefings and decisive actions as New York becomes the hardest hit state in the U.S.
New York Governor Calls For Army Corps To Help Build Temporary Hospitals
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has already identified four sites to build temporary hospitals to help deal with the surging cases of coronavirus in the state.
Trump Activates New York National Guard
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President Trump said he has activated the National Guard to assist New York, California and Washington.
New York Becomes U.S. Virus Epicenter
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The global death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 12,000 Saturday as New York City reported thousands of new cases over the past week. Cases in that city now make up about a third of all cases in the U.S.
New York Governor Says ‘100% Of Workforce Must Stay Home’ Due To Coronavirus
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes what he calls “the ultimate step” in his state’s effort to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus.
The Metropolitan Opera Tells Its Union Employees They Will Not Be Paid After March 31
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The U.S.’ largest performing arts organization has told its orchestral players, chorus and stagehands they will not be paid after March 31. The company has also canceled the rest of its season.
New York Will Waive Mortgage Payments For 90 Days Based On Financial Hardship
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“That will be a real-life economic benefit,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He also ordered that only 25 percent of workers could be in the office, except for essential services.
Economy
Amazon Employee At New York Warehouse Tests Positive For Coronavirus
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To meet the demand, the company announced earlier this week that it planned to hire 100,000 more part-time and full-time employees.
Coronavirus: U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Deploys To New York
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The pair of ships, the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy, will help local medical workers grapple with an influx of patients. But it remains unclear precisely when they will be ready to go.
Coronavirus Epidemic Brings Special Challenges For Immigrants In New York City
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Urban immigrant communities could be particularly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. In New York City, public health workers are making extra efforts to reach the immigrant population.
Coronavirus: New York Creates ‘Containment Area’ Around New Rochelle
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The governor is calling on the National Guard to support the containment area, which has a 1-mile radius, by delivering food and helping to clean public spaces.
Economy
Gillibrand Bill Claws Back Tax Benefits for Companies That Send Jobs Overseas
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“It’s time to hold corporations accountable when they work against the interests of hard-working Americans.”
After Woody Allen’s Memoir Was Signed, Book Publisher’s Employees Walk Out
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Two days after Ronan Farrow announced he “can’t work with” Hachette Book Group after its acquisition of his father’s memoir, employees of the publishing house walked out in protest as well.
Coronavirus: U.S. Death Toll Now At 14; New Case In Pennsylvania
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The CDC says that six U.S. states — Alabama, Maine, Ohio, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Wyoming — currently have no labs with the verified ability to run COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
McConnell Condemns Schumer’s Comments Targeting Supreme Court Justices
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., acknowledged he should not have used the words he did about Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh when he addressed abortion-rights activists at the high court on Wednesday.
Schumer Remarks Draw Rebuke From Chief Justice
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Lawyers for the Center for Reproductive Rights and Louisiana faced a hot bench Wednesday in a case critical to abortion rights in the U.S. But the Chief Justice – a key vote – did not tip his hand.
Mike Bloomberg Suspends His Presidential Campaign And Endorses Joe Biden
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After a disappointing Super Tuesday, the billionaire former mayor of New York City announced he is suspending his campaign.
Bloomberg’s Super Tuesday Flop
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Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent more than $500 million to wage a national campaign, starting with the 14 states that held primaries on Tuesday. He lost all of them.
Government
Federal Legislation Would Allow Lawsuits Over Lake Ontario Flooding
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“You get double speak. You get half justifications for things, and we’re not getting action from them. So today, the gloves come off.”
The Archive Of Contemporary Music — And Its 3 Million Recordings — Is Leaving New York
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Bob George’s archive is an independent operation whose supporters have included David Bowie and Keith Richards. Now it’s being forced to move due to rising rents in Manhattan.
Ronan Farrow Lauds #MeToo After Verdict: ‘There Are Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere’
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The New Yorker journalist, who led the reporting on the movie producer’s decades of alleged sexual assault, hailed the bravery of the women who spoke up. Still, he said, “there’s a long way to go.”
Plácido Domingo Backpedals On Public Apology; Meanwhile, Union Seeks Leakers
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“I never behaved aggressively” towards women, the opera star says, while the performers’ union that investigated his alleged behavior attempts to ferret out who provided information to the press.
Government
Cuomo Wants $40M To Combat Coronavirus
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The governor said there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in New York so far. 27 people have been tested, and 26 of those results have been negative. One case is still pending.
Mike Bloomberg Can’t Shake The Legacy Of Stop-And-Frisk Policing In New York
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As he runs for president, the former New York City mayor faces tough questions about aggressive police tactics that disproportionately targeted young men of color.
‘Gives Me Hope’: How New York Workers Rose Up Against Stagnant Wages
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When some fast-food workers in New York went on strike one morning in 2012, they had no idea it was the beginning of an unusual movement that would propel an economic revolution.
Ithaca Watches As PA Nonprofit Opens Nation’s First Supervised Injection Site
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“I think this will have broad ramifications. There are places around the country including Seattle, Boston, Denver, New York, where people have been closely watching these developments.”
Evacuated For COVID-19 Scare, Pennsylvania Man Reflects On Life After Quarantine
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As evacuees who cleared a 14-day quarantine return home to their communities, a U.S. man talks of his experience in China and the transition home.
Uncategorized
After 40 Years, ‘A Soldier’s Play’ Finally Marches Onto Broadway
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A Soldier’s Play tells the story of a murder in an African American unit of the U.S. Army after World War II. It premiered in 1981 and soon after won a Pulitzer Prize. Now, it’s finally on Broadway.
Amid Restructuring, Banking Giant HSBC To Cut Jobs In New York, Pennsylvania
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The bank says it will shed nearly 15% of its workforce and $100 billion in investments as it refocuses on growth markets in Asia and reduces operations in Europe and the U.S.
New York Philharmonic’s 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists
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The New York Philharmonic has commissioned 19 women to create new works to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. It’s called Project 19.
New York Billionaire Storms Super Tuesday States, Pledging To ‘Get It Done’
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Bloomberg is skipping all of the early states and banking instead on proving his campaign’s viability by doing well on Super Tuesday, when 14 states vote on March 3.
Government
New York Governor Meets With The President Over Trusted Traveler Programs
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Cuomo says it’s likely the federal government’s decision was political “retaliation and reprisal” for New York’s law to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses.
New York Considers Appeal; Judge Favors T-Mobile Takeover Of Sprint
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“There is no doubt that reducing the mobile market from four to three will be bad for consumers, bad for workers, and bad for innovation.”
‘Throw Them Against The Wall And Frisk Them’: Former New York Mayor’s Race Talk Stirs Debate
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The remarks, shared widely on social media this week, have sparked discussion about the former New York City mayor’s past support of stop-and-frisk policies, which targeted minority neighborhoods.
Proposals To Ban Fracking Could Hurt Pennsylvania Democrats
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Some Democratic presidential candidates want to ban fracking to help address climate change. That attracts young people, but may alienate swing voters in key oil and gas states like Pennsylvania.
British Airways Sets Record, New York to London In Under 5 Hours
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Propelled by the jet stream, Flight BA112 topped a ground speed of 800 mph, by one expert’s estimate. It traveled from New York’s JFK to London’s Heathrow in 4 hours, 56 minutes overnight Saturday.
Wall Street Financier Seeks Early Release Because He Has ‘Less Than 18 Months’ To Live
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A lawyer says Madoff, who is serving a 150-year sentence, suffers from terminal kidney failure. The Federal Bureau of Prisons denied a similar request for release last year.
Obamas’ Portraits Visit New York Next Year
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The National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama two years ago this month. Now it is sending them on a yearlong tour to five cities.
New York State To Sue Trump Administration Over Trusted Traveler Restrictions
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to challenge Homeland Security’s attempt to suspend enrollment in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs for New Yorkers over access to state motor vehicle records.
During A Stop In New York, A Prominent Malian Musician Alleges TSA Destroyed His Instrument
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One of West Africa’s best-known musicians, Ballaké Sissoko, says that his kora was dismantled by TSA agents while he was traveling from New York to Paris. The agency denies it was involved.
Trump Administration Suspends New Yorkers From ‘Trusted Traveler’ Programs
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The Department of Homeland Security says the state’s “Green Light” law allowing licenses for immigrants without legal status interferes with security. State officials call it “political retaliation.”
Some Businesses Are Going Cashless, But New York’s Pushing Back
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Opponents of cashless stores say they discriminate against low-income, homeless and undocumented people.
Here’s What We’ve Learned So Far At New York Trial Of Harvey Weinstein
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New York prosecutors have said their piece; now it’s time for Weinstein’s legal team to take the stage. But before his rape trial moves on, here’s a glimpse of the four biggest courtroom moments so far.
Remembering Peter Serkin, The Searching Pianist
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A thoughtful musician from a distinguished family, Serkin interpreted the classics and expanded the repertoire by commissioning new works.
New Party Rules Could Put Former New York Mayor On Debate Stage
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The Democratic National Committee is eliminating the requirement for candidates to show grassroots donor support in order to appear in the Nevada debate on Feb. 19.
New York’s Erie Canal As A Model Of How To Build Big Projects Again
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The federal government said no. But New Yorkers rallied anyway and got the job done.
Smoked, Frozen Or Canned: Chef Kathy Gunst Dives Into Fish Recipes For Winter
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There’s lots of good fish and seafood available all winter long, often in places you’d least expect to look.
The New York Trial Of Harvey Weinstein: A Brief Timeline Of How We Got Here
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For years, dark rumors swirled around the movie producer. So how did those whispered allegations result in a full-fledged criminal trial? Here’s an abridged history.
Myth Busted: In New York It Turns Out Bankruptcy Can Wipe Out Student Loan Debt
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Many Americans who get overwhelmed by student loan debt are told student debt can’t be erased through bankruptcy. Now more judges and lawyers say that’s a myth and bankruptcy can help.
After PA Challenge, Supreme Court Considers Birth-Control Conscience Case
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The high court will consider a case involving Pennsylvania’s challenge to a Trump administration rule that allows employers to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage for religious or moral reasons.
Underground Railroad: A Conductor And Passengers Documented In Music
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When it comes to the Underground Railroad, everyone knows Harriet Tubman. But a new oratorio sheds light on a different, key figure named William Still.
Bringing Secular Spirituality Into Education
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Hundreds of educators, philanthropists and nonprofits recently convened in New York for the “Spirituality in Education” conference.
New York, PA Disappoint Shareholders In Cannabis Companies
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Many cannabis companies saw their stock prices soar in the first few months of 2019, only to see their valuations collapse.
CDC To Screen For New Strain Of Coronavirus At JFK, Other U.S. Airports
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The strain, discovered in China, has been reported in the city of Wuhan and in two other countries. On Friday, the CDC announced plans to screen passengers at N.Y., L.A. and San Francisco airports
Mets ‘Part Ways’ With Manager Carlos Beltrán Over Sign-Stealing Scandal
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The fallout continues from a sign-stealing scandal involving the Houston Astros during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Beltrán was part of the team in 2017, and a league investigation said he was involved.
Who Are The Impeachment Managers? Among Them Are Two New Yorkers
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi named seven Democratic lawmakers who will present the House’s case in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.
At Supreme Court, Another Potential Loss For Prosecutors Fighting Public Corruption
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The “Bridgegate” scandal infuriated New York motorists and endangered public safety, but if the past is prologue, the high court could treat it as much ado about nothing.
New York Citizen Dies In Egyptian Prison, State Department Says
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Moustafa Kassem, who sold auto parts in New York, was arrested amid a massive crackdown in Egypt in 2013. He had been on hunger strike for more than a year at the time of his death.
The New York Public Library Has Calculated Its Most Checked-Out Books Of All Time
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“The books on this list have transcended generations and, much like the Library itself, are as relevant today as they were when they first arrived,” the library’s president said.
Economy
Goodwill Announces Date For Elimination Of Plastic Bags
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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will remove the single-use bags from all of its Rochester and Syracuse area stores on Saturday, February 1. That’s a month ahead of the state-imposed ban which takes effect March 1.
News
Advocates Say Detention Of Undocumented Syracuse Man Shows Flaws In The System
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Immigration activists are holding up a Syracuse family as an example of how an aggressive immigration policy is playing out in upstate New York.
Video Outside New York Jail Cell During Jeffrey Epstein’s First Suicide Attempt ‘No Longer Exists’
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After first reporting that the video had been preserved, prosecutors now say that further investigation shows officials “inadvertently preserved video from the wrong tier” within the Manhattan prison.
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PA Reforms Childhood Sex Abuse Laws In Response To Clergy Scandal
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After a grand jury implicated more than 300 priests in a statewide sex scandal, nearly every case was too old to be prosecuted. Legislators say that problem inspired these new laws.
5 Dead, At Least 60 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash Along Pennsylvania Turnpike
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The crash took place at about 3:40 a.m. as a tour bus rolled over and was immediately struck by two tractor trailers. Eighty miles of turnpike were closed as officials responded to the incident.
Food and Farms
Butter Gritty (And Friends) Take The PA Farm Show
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“There were skeptics who didn’t think that Butter Gritty would ever come. But today is triumphant.”
In Memoriam 2019: The Musicians We Lost
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NPR Music celebrates the alt-rock heroes, Hollywood idols, Pulitzer-winning composers, jazz luminaries, cult legends, bold activists, old masters and rising stars the world lost this year.
Gov. Cuomo Calls New York Hanukkah Attack ‘Act Of Domestic Terrorism’
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A man stabbed people celebrating Hanukkah at the home of a rabbi in Rockland County, a New York City suburb, on Saturday night. The incident comes amid a surge of anti-Semitic violence in the region.
Government
Adoptees Celebrate New York Law Allowing Access To Birth Certificates
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Starting Jan. 15, adoptees over the age of 18 in New York state will be able to access their birth certificate
Broadway Legend Jerry Herman Is Dead At 88
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The Broadway songwriter died in Miami of pulmonary complications, according to his publicist.
Does New York City Need Gun Control?
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New York City has stricter gun laws than most other American cities — and lower rates of gun violence. But legal challenges could force the city to loosen its gun control. Will a rise in crime follow?
Increased Subway Policing Sparks Protest In New York City
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a plan to hire 500 additional transit officers dedicated to patrolling the city’s subways.
Economy
Upstate’s Salvation Army Donations Down 24%
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“It’s not like it used to be. People are shopping online more and more and having it delivered.”
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Green Light Law Takes Effect Across New York State
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The Green Light Law came into effect on Monday in New York state. The law allows undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers’ licenses.
On Verge Of Impeachment Vote, Democrats Like Anthony Brindisi Weigh The Political Risk
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“It’s huge. That’s why I need this weekend to really sit down and kind of digest all the stuff that is before us with impeachment.”
7 Democrats Qualify For PBS/Politico Presidential Primary Debate
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The Thursday, Dec. 19, debate is co-hosted by PBS NewsHour and Politico. It will air at 8:00 p.m. on WSKG Television and WSKG Radio.
Giuliani: The Lawyer At The Center Of The Ukraine Affair
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A look back at the career of a central figure in the Ukraine affair: Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.
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Senate GOP Leader, Down Seven Members, Is Not Giving Up
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“I’ve been here 33 years, I’ve spent 19 of those 33 years in the minority. I know what it means to fight and claw back and try to get things done.”
Exxon Wins New York Climate Change Fraud Case
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The state’s attorney general argued that the oil giant misled shareholders about the financial risks from climate change.
New York Hospital Hits Upon Ideal Life Saving Rhythm
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A New York City hospital has created a playlist of songs with the ideal tempo for CPR, although previous research suggests there is more to good chest compressions than just the right tempo.
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Protesters Deliver Resignation Letters For Chancellor, Public Safety Chief At Syracuse University
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Syracuse University student protesters walked out of classes Thursday, demanding the resignations of the chancellor, public safety chief and others.
Opera Star Vittorio Grigolo Fired By Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera
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His simultaneous dismissal from two of the world’s leading opera houses comes after an investigation into allegations of misconduct during a Royal Opera performance in Tokyo.
Buffalo Bishop Resigns Amid Controversy Over Clergy Abuse
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Richard Malone had faced scrutiny for allegedly mishandling sexual abuse claims against the priests in his diocese. He announced Wednesday that the pope had accepted his request to “retire early.”
All For Naught? Supreme Court Indicates New York Gun Case May Be Moot
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At issue was a New York City law that allowed residents to have a permit for a gun at home but barred them from transporting the gun elsewhere except to seven shooting ranges inside the city.
Winter Storm Smothers Northeast With 1st Major Snow Of The Season
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The post-Thanksgiving travel rush has ended, but the winter storm continues to bear down in the New England region, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.
Hundreds Of Flights Canceled, Thousands More Delayed As Winter Storm Moves East
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The post-Thanksgiving travel rush is due to get even more hectic, as heavy snow and ice accumulation is expected to continue battering regions across the United States.
Not For You, Cindy Lou! These Tasty Holiday Treats Are For Grown-Ups
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With tantalizing twists like liqueur, coffee and spices, kids may turn up their little red noses at these decadent delights — but that just leaves more for you and your adult friends.
New York’s Michael Bloomberg Takes New Step Toward 2020 Presidential Run
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Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday as he continues to weigh a late entrance into the Democratic presidential primary.
As Oil Prices Drop And Money Dries Up, Is The U.S. Shale Boom Going Bust?
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The boom that helped make the U.S. the world’s largest oil producer could be ending. Oil prices are down amid weak demand and investors no longer seem willing to write the industry a blank check.
19-Hour ‘Test Flight’ Opens Door To Long Hauls Out Of New York
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Qantas Airways’ approach to the 11,000-mile trip features carefully designed meals and lighting. Passengers are also encouraged to get out of their seats and they experience two sunrises in one day.
