Governor Hochul Eases Path for Outdoor Dining Expansion in New York City

Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a policy change allowing the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) to accept Conditional Approvals from the NYC Department of Transportation as proof of municipal authorization for outdoor dining spaces. The move streamlines the approval process for restaurants and bars seeking to expand their licensed premises under the Dining…

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HOCHUL RALLIES CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS: ‘WE’RE TAKING BACK AMERICA’

Summary: Gov. Kathy Hochul fired up the crowd at the National Action Network’s Keeper of the Dream Gala, calling on civil rights leaders to keep pushing for justice. Speaking alongside Rev. Al Sharpton and other power players, Hochul honored trailblazers like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm before delivering a rallying cry: “Tomorrow we get to…

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White House. TRUMP SLAMS SHUT CHINA TRADE LOOPHOLE TO STOP FENTANYL FLOOD

President Donald Trump is shutting down a massive China trade loophole that’s been fueling America’s fentanyl crisis. Starting May 2, 2025, low-value imports from China and Hong Kong—once duty-free under the “de minimis” rule—will now face tariffs of up to $50 per package. The crackdown targets shady Chinese shippers who sneak deadly synthetic opioids into…

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