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Pro-Palestinian protester wearing keffiyeh charged with violating New York face mask ban

Man was arrested during protest in front of Orthodox synagogue near borough of Queens

The Guardian - US

Are mask ban laws about public safety or for lawmakers to quiet protesters? The controversies of face coverings outlined

A wave of Israel-Palestine protests across cities and college campuses has triggered a series of mask ban laws. Backers say they’re about public safety, but those on the ground argue they’re coded attempts to stifle one side of the debate. Isaac Lozano and Josh Marcus report

The Independent UK

New York county signs first mask ban into US law, sparking controversy

Opponents denounce ‘dangerous’ Nassau county law making it a misdemeanor to wear a facial covering in public

The Guardian - US

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New York Attorney General Sues Nassau County Over Transgender Sports Ban

Legal challenges arise in Nassau County over a new law banning transgender women from female sports teams, sparking controversy and lawsuits.

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New York county's latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities

The Independent UK

Lawmakers in a New York county pass transgender athlete ban after earlier ban is thrown out in court

A county legislature outside New York City has voted to to bar transgender female athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams at county-owned facilities after a bid to restrict trans athletes by executive order was thrown out in court

The Independent UK

A New York county with one of the nation's largest police forces is deputizing armed residents

A New York county with one of the nation's largest police forces is training a unit of armed residents that can be called up during natural disasters and other major emergencies

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Security on high alert for India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match following ISIS-K threat

NEW DELHI: Authorities have ramped up security for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match scheduled for June 6 in New York after ISIS-K called for a "Lone Wolf" attack on the event. The terror group has released a video urging independent attackers to act, prompting an urgent response from local…

The Times of India

Controversy Erupts Over Plan To Deputize Private Citizens For Emergencies

Nassau County Executive's proposal to deputize private citizens for emergencies sparks debate on community safety and vigilante justice.

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University of Florida terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion positions

Move is to comply with state law passed by Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits public funding of DEI programs

The Guardian - US

Long Island politician holds rally for subway chokehold suspect outside NYC court, drawing hecklers demanding justice for Jordan Neely

NEW YORK — Supporters of Daniel Penny, the Long Island Marine veteran arrested for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely earlier this month, squared off with hecklers Wednesday in front of Manhattan Criminal Court.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Hochul declares polio state of emergency in New York to boost vaccinations

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York declared a state of emergency on Friday to boost vaccinations against polio.

Tribune News Service

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