Why New York Is a Sanctuary City, and How That Could Change Under Trump
New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J.
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13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population
New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census ...
New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’
Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of ...
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Gov. Hochul unveils 'bell to bell' cellphone ban for New York schools in budget address
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the "statewide standard" for a school cellphone ban during her budget address in Albany on Tuesday.
40 Big Ideas to Make New York City More Affordable
As the cost of living dominates politics, dozens of residents offered plans to bring down the price of housing, child care, ...
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Comptroller: Homelessness in New York doubled since 2022
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York’s homeless population has more than doubled between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released by the State Comptroller’s office. Data revealed that ...
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Albany mayor, new police chief say most crime is on the decline
At police headquarters Monday, interim Chief Brendan Cox said Albany saw less crime in 2024 than in 2023. Cox says incidents ...
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Trump’s executive orders aside, it’s full steam ahead for New York’s sustainable infrastructure projects
Transportation leaders Rick Cotton and Jamie Torres-Springer reiterated their commitment to sustainability and diversity at City and State’s annual infrastructure summit.
I lived in New York City for a decade, but I just decided to move away. Here's why New York isn't worth the price anymore.
I spent $2,000 on a New York City apartment, but it's no longer worth it. It's difficult to mature in the city and the crowds are becoming unbearable.
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in ...
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New York’s Housing Crisis Isn’t Keeping Albany Up at Night This Year
In early 2022, Hochul wanted to allow basement and garden apartments in communities zoned for single-family housing and to ...
NY has 670K residents who are illegal migrants — including 42,300 undocumented restaurant workers
New York State has 670,000 residents who are illegal migrants – including 42,300 undocumented restaurant employees and 48,500 undocumented construction workers, an eye-opening report released Thursday ...