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FBI agents search Long Island home of former Hochul deputy chief
The FBI searched a Nassau County home Tuesday morning that property records show belongs to a former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, law enforcement sources close to the case confirmed. Federal officers were seen around the Manhasset property linked to Linda Sun, who left the governor’s office nearly two years go. Sun and her...
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FBI agents search Long Island home belonging to former Hochul staffer
The FBI searched a Manhasset home Tuesday morning which property records show belongs to a former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Adams, Hochul, local leaders weigh in on Biden's decision to step aside in campaign
Democratic leaders across New York and the tri-state quickly weighed in on President Joe Biden’s decision to no longer seek a second term and to step aside in the 2024 race for president. New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised Biden for his service and his decision to withdraw from the campaign. “America owes a debt of gratitude to President…
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NYC's transit budget is short $16 billion. Here are the proposed cuts, as the governor seeks funds
New York’s public transit system will stop work on a planned subway line expansion and retreat from other maintenance and improvement projects because of a $16.5 billion shortfall caused by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to halt a plan to fund the projects through “congestion” tolls imposed on Manhattan drivers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board took a formal vote Wednesday...
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Transit projects on hold as MTA postpones congestion pricing
We’re learning more about the MTA’s next move after Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a pause on the congestion pricing plan. Leaders held their first board meeting Wednesday, voting to not fight the move for now, and accept that multi-billion dollar budget gap. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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MTA board votes to accept governor's congestion pricing ‘pause'
The federal government has signed off on final approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which was put on pause more than a week ago by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Gov. Hochul wrongly says Buffalo supermarket killer used a bump stock
Around an hour after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban on bump stocks, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrongly said a gunman who carried out a racist massacre in her hometown of Buffalo had used the gun accessory that can allow semiautomatic rifles to shoot as fast as a machine gun.
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Feds give final congestion pricing approval, week after Hochul put plan on pause
The federal government has signed off on final approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which was put on pause more than a week ago by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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New Yorkers celebrate congestion pricing pause
After a shocking reversal by Gov. Hochul on congestion pricing, some New Yorkers celebrate the decision while others still think the governor’s move was precipitated. Andrew Siff reports.
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Hochul earmarks $36 million for local police agencies to continue to combat gun violence in NY
Gun violence across the state of New York has decreased significantly in the first five months of the year, according Gov. Kathy Hochul. According to the governor, gun violence across the state decreased by 28% during the first five months of the year. Aside from announcing these statistics on Thursday, Hochul also announced she was awarding nearly $36 million to…
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Supreme Court overturns Trump-era stock ban
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a nationwide ban on bump stocks violates federal law.
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Gov. Hochul suggests public transit mask ban
The move, she says, will help deter crime on public transit.
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Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts
Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested banning face masks across New York’s public transit system during a public safety briefing this week due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts. It’s also during a week where huge portions of the state are under an air quality alert and NY sees its largest COVID spike in recent months. The...
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Congestion pricing advocates looking into lawsuits after Hochul's ‘pause'
The fight over congestion pricing heated up on Wednesday, as NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and a team of lawyers announced a legal strategy to overrule Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “pause” — and get congestion pricing implemented as planned. Could the court battle work? NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Congestion pricing advocates plan court fight over Hochul's ‘potentially illegal' flip
The fight over congestion pricing could be flaring up, with supporters of the toll now considering taking the delay to court.
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Congestion pricing paused: What could be the impact on subways?
Governor Hochul pauses the MTA plans for congestion pricing, and riders share their perspectives as the MTA figures out a new plan. Andrew Siff has more on the story.
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MTA outlines next steps after congestion pricing pause
The MTA detailed its next steps after a new $15 billion funding stream for the perennially cash-strapped agency was suddenly put in limbo. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.
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MTA chair breaks silence on Hochul's congestion pricing pause
MTA Chair Janno Lieber spoke for the first time on Monday since Gov. Kathy Hochul hit the brakes on congestion pricing. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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MTA details next steps after governor's abrupt congestion pricing pause
The New York City transit chief said the agency must shrink its planned subway improvements following the nixed $15 congestion toll
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New York Gov. Hochul faces pressure over NYC congestion pricing pause
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing growing pressure over the decision to pause the MTA’s congestion pricing plan and concern for how transportation projects will get funding. News 4’s Jen Maxfield reports.