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Hochul signs sweeping anti-ICE protections in New York, expanding rights for immigrants and students
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a sweeping immigration package designed to shield New Yorkers from what she called aggressive federal immigration enforcement, creating some of the strongest state-level protections in the nation. The measures, included in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, seek to limit cooperation between local agencies and ICE, strengthen constitutional protections and keep immigration enforcement away from…
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‘Not on my watch': NJ Gov. Sherrill unveils crackdown on AI data centers driving up energy bills for residents
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a sweeping statewide strategy Thursday designed to rein in the growing impact of data centers as artificial intelligence and advanced computing fuel soaring energy demand across the region. Sherrill said data centers have become one of the biggest drivers of electricity costs in New Jersey, contributing to rising utility bills, pressure on the power…
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill introduces executive order to improve NJ Transit rider experience
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill detailed her Executive Order No. 16 this Tuesday, aimed at improving the commuter experience across NJ Transit. The executive order, signed by Sherrill in March, directs state transportation officials to develop a comprehensive plan within 45 days focused on improving the cleanliness, safety, accessibility and reliability of NJ Transit services. “Every New Jerseyan deserves a…
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Paterson voters head to the polls in heated mayoral election amid public safety concerns
Residents in Paterson, New Jersey, are voting Tuesday in a closely watched mayoral election overshadowed by concerns over public safety following a weekend shooting that left two people dead and four others injured. Incumbent Mayor André Sayegh is seeking a third term against City Councilman Alex Méndez, Councilman Michael Jackson and businessman Mohamed Akhtaruzzaman. Voters in Paterson, New Jersey,...
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NYC opens applications for free child care for city workers at Dinkins Building, here's how to apply
New York City officials on Wednesday announced that applications are now open for a new free child care pilot program for municipal workers, marking the city’s first initiative of its kind. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Yume Kitasei said the program, called “The Little Apple,” will provide full-day, full-year, on-site child care for eligible...
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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveils first budget plan to close $3B deficit, deliver record property tax relief
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill presented her first state budget proposal for the fiscal year 2027, outlining a fiscal plan aimed at closing the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit while lowering costs for residents and avoiding tax increases. Sherrill said the plan addresses an estimated $3 billion structural deficit facing the state while maintaining pension payments, providing historic property tax relief and…
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How FPV drones are transforming the viewing experience of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics
The use of drones at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is changing the game and experience for viewers. A Queens drone company helped us understand the cutting-edge technology transforming coverage of the Winter Olympics. “It’s been capturing these high-speed events with points of view that we’ve never seen before,” said Victor Chu, founder of SkyTechOne, a Queens-based production company...
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Meet Clear the Shelters' adoptable pets of 2025
Shelters is back for Year 11. NBCUniversal Local is holding its nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign for the 11th consecutive year. Clear The Shelters’ adoption initiative will run from Aug. 1 to 31, while an extended donation effort is underway now through Sept. 15. The annual event sees NBC and Telemundo stations across the country team up with local shelters and rescues...
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Feds seize materials from home of new NYPD interim commissioner Tom Donlon: Sources
Federal agents seized materials from the home of new NYPD interim commissioner Tom Donlon on Friday, less than two weeks after New York City’s previous police commissioner resigned.
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Asilo en Nueva York: Guía sobre el proceso y ayuda para inmigrantes
NUEVA YORK – Si estás en territorio norteameriano puedes solicitar asilo sin importar tu país de nacionalidad o estatus migratorio actual si has sido perseguido o tienes temor de ser perseguido por razones de raza, religión, nacionalidad, opinión política, o por pertenecer a un cierto grupo social. La ley de inmigración de Estados Unidos en el Título 8 establece que...
