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Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Thomas Massie have shouting match on gun control after Nashville shooting

Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., had a shouting match in the Capitol hallway, debating gun control after the Nashville shooting.

 

False threats to schools Thursday draw police response; Part of national trend

Several local school districts were hit with fake threats of violence Thursday morning that's part of a national swatting trend.

 

Clifton Springs Thruway service area reopens; Chick-fil-A to open there soon

At more than 20,000 square feet, the Clifton Springs Thruway service area is triple the size of the other rest stops that have reopened.

 

Court allows more cannabis dispensaries in NY, but black-market weed still big threat

A court ruling allows marijuana shops to open in most regions of New York, but gang violence and an apartment fire underscored black market threats.

 

Hochul looks to tweak NY bail laws, again. Is bail reform working as intended?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to eliminate the "least restrictive" standard for bail has drawn the ire of many in her party.

 

Housing mandates, bail changes? 5 issues to watch as NY budget deadline nears

Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are still debating proposed housing mandates, bail reform and many other conflicts as the state budget deadline nears.

 

NY state judge temporarily closes dormitory school in house at Clarkstown's request

A dormitory school operating illegally at a house on South Mountain Road has been ordered temporarily closed by a state Supreme Court justice.

 

NY slammed for sending trucks with 'polio is spreading in Israel' signs to Orthodox areas

The billboards are part of a campaign urging polio vaccination on the cusp of Passover travel. But the message has been criticized as anti-semitic.

 

Bodybuilder details strangling, fatal shootings in Tartaglione quadruple murder trial

Joseph Biggs faces life in prison but hopes his eyewitness testimony against ex-cop Nicholas Tartaglione wins him leniency.

 

Adaptive Trail Trackchairs in action as Westchester Parks Foundation launches new program

Westchester Parks Foundation launches new Adaptive Trail Program with Trackchairs, specially designed all-terrain chairs

 

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