08/19/2025
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New York News: Governor Hochul Appoints New Judges to State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department

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Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed three judges to the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. These appointees are distinguished by their extensive legal experience and diverse backgrounds, reflecting the Governor’s dedication to a judiciary that represents New York’s diverse population. The newly appointed judges bring decades of expertise and a deep…

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Gov. Hochul Rings the Bell on School Cellphones: NY Bans Smartphones from Classrooms Statewide

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Say goodbye to scrolling and snapping in class — New York is pulling the plug on smartphones in public schools. On the last day of the school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the state will go fully “distraction-free” this fall, banning personal devices from the first bell to the last. Schools must lock in their…

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New York. As City Continues to Manage National Migrant Crisis, Mayor Adams Expands Immigration Application Assistance Centers, Convenes Resettlement Working Group

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– As New York City continues to manage a national asylum seeker crisis largely on its own, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today launched an expansion of the Asylum Application Help Center, scaling up a resource that has helped thousands of asylum seekers complete complex immigration forms as they continue to pursue the American Dream. With…

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New York. Hochul Doles Out $36M for Local Projects — With More on the Way!

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Gov. Kathy Hochul just cut a $36 million check for 48 shovel-ready projects across New York, aiming to boost housing, tourism, and small-town charm. From new sewer lines in Schenectady to upgraded sidewalks in Lyons, the County Infrastructure Grant Program is fueling everything from housing booms to historic park makeovers. And the governor’s not done…

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Governor Hochul Proposes Targeted Reforms to New York’s Discovery Laws to Enhance Judicial Efficiency

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On April 15, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by Hudson Valley law enforcement and elected officials, announced a strategic initiative to refine New York’s discovery laws, emphasizing judicial efficiency and public safety in her State Budget negotiations. Since the 2019 discovery reforms, felony case dismissals in Ulster County have risen from 3.6% to…

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The “Trump Effect”: Trillions Pour Into U.S. Jobs, Factories, and Tech

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From new chip plants to massive AI data centers, President Donald Trump’s second term has sparked a surge of investment in American manufacturing and innovation. Apple, NVIDIA, and Micron have pledged hundreds of billions to expand U.S. production, while drugmakers like Johnson & Johnson and Roche are betting big on domestic research and development. Amazon,…

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