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Former New York state prison guard sentenced to up to life in prison in inmate's death

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Elise Stefanik pulls out of 2026 gubernatorial race in New York

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Purse pirates: UPS ripped off seasonal workers with unfair pay practices, lawsuit alleges

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NY officials slam CDC panel for dropping routine hep B shot for newborns: 'willing to let babies and children die' “I guess nothing should surprise us anymore."

December 6, 2025
Hochul declares state of emergency as federal freeze on SNAP food benefits looms

November 1, 2025
Former New York Gov. Cuomo apologizes to Jewish community for his COVID-19 response "We could have done better, and for that I am truly sorry"

October 1, 2025
New York to make phone calls free in state prisons Family support proven to reduce conflict in correctional facilities

July 22, 2025
Police say girl found dead in upstate New York, no signs of possible abduction as father reported

July 21, 2025
Man dies after heavy weight-training chain around neck pulls him into MRI machine

July 20, 2025
New York lawmakers approve bill allowing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill "It’s not about hastening death, but ending suffering"

June 10, 2025
New York legislators vote to preserve media access to encrypted police radio communications The measure is a victory for media organizations whose reporters and photographers often tune in to police radio chatter

June 7, 2025
New York State lawmakers pass $254.3 billion budget The historic spending plan includes 'bell to bell' cell phone ban in public schools

May 9, 2025
New York set to lower hiring age of prison guards to 18 amid correction officer shortage Some other states, including Florida, Maine and New Jersey, allow 18-year-olds to become correction officers.

May 8, 2025