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Cynical politics, not science, drove the cruel toddler mask mandate

New York Post 10 Jun 2022

Hochul indicates mass transit mask mandates not lifting anytime soon ... Kathy Hochul still refuses to end the mask mandate on public transit — an equally absurd (and increasingly ignored) rule powered by concern not for public health but for baseless fears concentrated among the Democratic base.

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GOP Party boss Nick Langworthy launches bid for NY congressional seat

New York Post 10 Jun 2022

Kathy Hochul once held ... Chris Lee, Kathy Hochul for a hot second, Chris Collins – he did OK for a few years and then he was indicted for insider trading charges,” Langworthy told The Post exclusively about his decision to run ... can best Hochul in the November general election.

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Governor: U.S. wants revisions to New York congestion pricing plan

Yahoo Daily News 10 Jun 2022

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday the Biden administration is seeking changes in a long-planned congestion pricing plan for New York City that could further delay implementation of a system designed to reduce traffic in Manhattan and provide funding to improve mass transit.

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Designs for reimagined N.Y. Penn Station due in July, but obstacles, objections remain

NJ 10 Jun 2022

Kathy Hochul announced Thursday the goal of having a conceptual design in the third quarter of the year for a plan to add light and more public space to the dank subterranean rail station ... The assignment is to design a “majestic transit hub worthy of the most vibrant city,” Hochul said ... “We want to hear from the community,” Hochul said.

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In their opinion: Editorials from New York newspapers

The Daily Star 10 Jun 2022

New York takes small steps against big issue of gun violence. Auburn Citizen, June 8 ... Kathy Hochul signed legislation Monday raising the age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21 ... NY lawmakers respond to mass shootings ... Kathy Hochul might prevent another mass shooting — or they might not ... Other laws in the package signed by Hochul. ... .

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GOP picks Sempolinski to run for rest of Reed's term in NY congressional special election

The Leader 10 Jun 2022

Republican Committee Chairs in New York's 23rd District selected a familiar face to run in an Aug. 23 special election to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Tom Reed ... Gov. Kathy Hochul called the special election for Aug ... Democratic Committee chairs unanimously endorsed Della Pia’s candidacy after Hochul declared the special election on Saturday ... Rep ... .

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NY Thruway begins $84M project to upgrade I-90 in Onondaga County

Auburnpub dot com 10 Jun 2022

The state Thruway Authority has started a multi-year $84.2 million project that will upgrade a five-mile stretch of Interstate 90 in Onondaga County ... Two bridges — the Onondaga Lake Outlet bridge and the Onondaga Parkway bridge — that pass over the Thruway will be rehabilitated ... People are also reading… ... Kathy Hochul said in a statement ... .

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Malliotakis defends voting ‘yes’ to Democratic gun-control bills ‘for NYPD’

New York Post 10 Jun 2022

More On. nicole malliotakis. Latest Dem civil war salvo sees ex-SI pol calling out lawmakers who ‘run away’. AOC protégé faces backlash after supporting the removal of Columbus statue. The suite life ... ‘We need to do more’ ... Republican US Rep ... Rep ... white ... Rep ... Kathy Hochul’s signing of new gun-control measures earlier this week.

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Wilson sues Zeldin over campaign cash ahead GOP governor primary

New York Post 10 Jun 2022

Zeldin has received backing from dozens of party leaders like state Chair Nick Langworthy, but Wilson is pushing for an upset in the primary by arguing that he would perform better in the general election against the eventual Democratic nominee, who will likely be Governor Kathy Hochul.

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US States Enact New Gun Laws

Voa News 10 Jun 2022

In New York this week, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation that raises the minimum age to purchase semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21, restricts the sale of body armor and strengthens the state’s so-called “red-flag law” to heighten reporting requirements ...

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NY ends COVID testing mandate for unvaccinated state workers. But teachers must wait.

Times Telegram 10 Jun 2022

And a similar measure requiring weekly COVID-19 testing of unvaccinated teachers and school employees will end June 30, state officials said ... Kathy Hochul’s administration’s previous push to mandate medical workers receive a COVID-19 booster dose has been all but abandoned, in favor of encouraging they voluntarily get the added shot.

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Buffalo Next: Bringing banking to the unbanked

The Buffalo News 10 Jun 2022

BY MATT GLYNN. June 9, 2022. Bringing banking to the unbanked. The "KeyBus" has rolled into the region for the month of June, offering financial education and opportunities to open KeyBank accounts ... In their own ways, the two banks are taking on a larger issue ... Kathy Hochul, who announced plans for powering more than 620,000 homes for at least 20 years.

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[June 9] Buffalo Next: Bringing banking to the unbanked

The Buffalo News 10 Jun 2022

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Gov. Kathy Hochul throws Biden under the bus for not getting congestion pricing to help subways

New York Post 09 Jun 2022

Kathy Hochul threw President Biden under the bus Thursday when pressed on her revelation during this week’s gubernatorial debate that congestion pricing cannot be implemented in the Big Apple this year to help fund billions in subway repairs ... getting it done,” Hochul added.

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NY Republicans warn DA Alvin Bragg he’s next after soft-on-crime DA Chesa Boudin’s recall

New York Post 09 Jun 2022

Kathy Hochul’s refusal to remove Bragg would be her undoing ... “Californians made their voice heard, and, in November, New Yorkers will too when they remove Kathy Hochul for, among many reasons, her refusal to fire pro-criminal Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg,” he said.