New York cuts ‘100-foot rule’ for gas hook ups
(The Center Square) - Property owners hooking up natural gas lines in new homes will soon cover the cost themselves.
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Federal judge blocks ICE policy on lawmaker visits
(The Center Square) - Members of Congress will be allowed to visit ICE facilities without notice and may inspect migrant detention areas under a new ruling by a federal court judge.
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Plans to spend NYC’s congestion pricing revenue laid out
(The Center Square) - Spending on public transit upgrades tied to revenue from New York City's controversial congestion pricing program took a big step forward, even as a federal court challenge over it plays out in court.
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‘Aid in dying’ bill into law in New York
(The Center Square) - In New York, doctors can now prescribe medicine for terminally ill patients to end their lives.
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NYC Council urged to delay pay raise proposal
(The Center Square) - Good government groups urged the New York City Council Tuesday to reject a plan to give themselves a pay raise, and appoint an independent commission to evaluate compensation for the city's elected officials.
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Three new casinos coming to NYC
(The Center Square) - New York gaming regulators have approved three downstate casinos, clearing a crucial and final hurdle to bring Las Vegas-style gambling to the nation's largest city.
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Exclusive: First Nation reservation in upstate New York grappling with transnational crime
(The Center Square) - A First Nation reservation located in upstate New York, which is also located in Canada, says it is grappling with transnational and illegal border crosser crime. One of its law enforcement chiefs came to Texas seeking help.
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Grand jury fails to indict Letitia James for second time
(The Center Square) - The Justice Department has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James in the latest blow to the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute the top Democrat and vocal critic.
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Alarm raised over ‘backdoor’ toll increase in New York
(The Center Square) - Business groups want Gov. Kathy Hochul to block plans by the state Thruway Authority to add a new surcharge on tolls processed through commercial accounts.
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Threats against school boards over trans rights draws legal action
(The Center Square) - A group of New York school board members are suing Attorney General Letitia James and state education officials over a policy that threatens their removal for criticizing state protections for transgender students.
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Report: New York’s ‘scaffold’ law driving up costs; hurting economy
(The Center Square) - New York's "scaffold law" is driving up insurance costs and draining billions of dollars from the state's economy, according to a new trade industry report, which is renewing calls for reform.
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Lander to challenge Goldman for New York congressional seat
(The Center Square) - New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will run for New York's 10th Congressional District, setting up a Democratic primary clash with incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman ahead of next year's midterm election.
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