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Crime
Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Statute Of Limitations For Rape
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday to make it easier to prosecute some sex crimes by extending the statute of limitations for second- and third-degree rape. The Democratic governor was …
Government
NY Lawmaker Wants Ban On Plastic Toiletry Bottles In Hotels
ALBANY — There’s a new push to ban those tiny plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in hotel rooms across New York state as a way to reduce plastic waste. State Sen. Todd …
Crime
Purdue Pharma Asks Judge To Stop Lawsuits Against Sacklers
NEW YORK – OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on Wednesday asked a bankruptcy court judge to halt all lawsuits against the company and its former directors, including members of the Sackler family, which owns the company. …
Government
Panel Approves Ban On Sale Of Flavored E-Cigs In New York
NEW YORK — New York became the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, a move that comes as federal health officials investigate a mysterious surge of severe breathing illnesses linked to …
Courts
New York Judge Resigns After Complaint About Noose Posting
ALBANY — An upstate New York town judge resigned following a complaint about a Facebook post that featured a noose, a Trump campaign slogan and a phrase about making “evil people” fear punishment. The New …
Health
Number Of Abortions In US Falls To Lowest Since 1973
NEW YORK — The number and rate of abortions across the United States have plunged to their lowest levels since the procedure became legal nationwide in 1973, according to new figures released Wednesday. The report …
Business
Talks Set To Carry On But No Deal Yet In UAW Strike Vs GM
DETROIT — Talks are set to resume Tuesday after a pause overnight, but there was no end to the strike against General Motors. Brian Rothenberg, spokesman for the UAW, said Tuesday “They are talking, they’ve …
Business
Purdue Pharma Begins Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Journey
NEW YORK — Purdue Pharma gets its day in court Tuesday after the OxyContin maker filed for bankruptcy and negotiated a potential multi-billion dollar settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits. An initial hearing will be …
Tech
NY Lawmakers To Look At Expanding Access To Rural Broadband
ALBANY — A group of New York state lawmakers are gathering in Albany to look at ways to expand access to broadband internet access in rural and remote parts of the state. The Legislature’s Joint …
Government
New York Moves To Enact Statewide Flavored E-Cig Ban
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to vaping, especially among young people. The Democrat announced …
