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New York City Sues Vape Distributors Amid Broader Crackdown on Illegal Smoke Shops

Mayor Eric Adams announced a federal lawsuit Monday against nine leading e-cigarette distributors accused of illegally selling flavored disposable vapes in New York City, targeting underage users with products like “banana ice” and “watermelon.” The suit builds on the city’s broader public health push, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which has resulted in the closure of…

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Trump Officials Outline Strategic Trade Overhaul, Emphasize Economic Nationalism on Sunday Shows

Top officials from the Trump Administration appeared across multiple Sunday news programs to articulate President Donald J. Trump’s revised trade and economic strategy, focused on reciprocal tariffs and domestic industrial revitalization. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited minimal inflationary impact from tariffs, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized the national security risks of foreign dependence on…

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Adams Touts Record Crime Drop, Claps Back at Subway Critics in Fiery FOX 5 Sit-Down

Mayor Eric Adams hit the FOX 5 airwaves swinging Thursday, boasting about a “historic” crime drop in New York City — with shootings down 23% and major crime down 11% in the first quarter of 2025. Flanked by NYPD top cop Jessica Tisch, Adams credited laser-focused policing and dismissed subway doom-talk, saying the Big Apple…

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Hochul Drops $5M on SUNY AI Centers to Tackle Tech Ethics, Train Future Innovators

Gov. Kathy Hochul is betting big on the future of tech — dropping $5 million to launch AI and Society departments across eight SUNY campuses. The goal? To keep New York on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence while making sure the tech works for people, not against them. From battling online hate to boosting…

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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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