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Judge declines to toss New York Assembly redistricting maps
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has refused to throw out new political maps setting the boundaries of state Assembly districts. In a ruling Wednesday, Judge Patrick McAllister said even though the maps were drafted improperly, opponents had waited too long to join the lawsuit challenging them in court. If upheld, the decision…
Judge declines to toss New York Assembly redistricting maps
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has refused to throw out new political maps setting the boundaries of state Assembly districts. In a ruling Wednesday, Judge Patrick McAllister said even though the maps were drafted improperly, opponents had waited too long to join the lawsuit challenging them in court. If upheld, the decision…
Long Island woman charged in singing coach’s death pleads not guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman charged in the death of an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach in Manhattan has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and assault charges. Twenty-six-year-old Lauren Pazienza also was detained after a judge revoked her $500,000 bail during the court appearance on Tuesday. She is accused of shoving Barbara Maier Gustern to…
Long Island woman charged in singing coach’s death pleads not guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman charged in the death of an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach in Manhattan has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and assault charges. Twenty-six-year-old Lauren Pazienza also was detained after a judge revoked her $500,000 bail during the court appearance on Tuesday. She is accused of shoving Barbara Maier Gustern to…
Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans
US WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott. Ongoing supply problems have intensified since Abbott shuttered its largest U.S. formula plant due to contamination concerns. Pediatricians are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks…
It’s official: NY congressional primary moving to Aug. 23
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It’s official: New Yorkers will have to wait until August to vote in the primary elections for U.S. representatives, rather than June. A federal judge gave his stamp of approval Tuesday for the delay. The congressional primaries are being pushed back after new Democrat-drawn district maps were deemed unconstitutional by New…
NY to send $35M to abortion providers amid worry over Roe
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York will make $35 million available to help abortion providers boost services and security. The Democrat said the state has to get ready for a potential influx of out-of-state patients if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized…
New York Islanders fire coach Barry Trotz
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders fire coach Barry Trotz after missing playoffs in his fourth season with team. Photo: FILE – Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders poses on the red carpet before the NHL Awards, June 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. The New York Islanders have fired Barry Trotz after missing…
New York Islanders fire coach Barry Trotz
(AP) — The New York Islanders have fired coach Barry Trotz after missing the playoffs in his fourth season with the team. General manager Lou Lamoriello made the surprising announcement more than a week after the regular season ended. Trotz coached the Islanders to playoff appearances in each of his first three years with them.…
Trial to start for driver who ran down Times Square tourists
NEW YORK (AP) — The man behind the wheel of the car that barreled through crowds of pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, is finally headed to trial five years later. Opening statements are expected Monday in the trial of Richard Rojas, a 31-year-old U.S. Navy…
Biden starts program to provide discounted internet service
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Biden administration says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes. The program announced Monday could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service. The $1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress last year included funding that provided $30 monthly subsidies…
Senate plans vote on Abortion Rights
East Farmingdale, NY- This week the Senate will vote on legislation that, if passed, would solidify abortion rights into federal law. The Senate vote is scheduled for Wednesday and expected to fail, however Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he’s holding the vote because he wants “members of both parties to go on record about where…