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After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship

Blocking someone from entering a house of worship is now a crime in New York under a law approved after a series of raucous demonstrations outside synagogues

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New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a proposed $268 billion budget on May 7, 2026, that would change emissions reduction targets and regulatory deadlines under the state's 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Hochul said, “an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities.”

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‘Earth-shaking event for New York pizza’ looms as flour ban hits 80% of crusts citywide

After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family’s Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world. So, in the back kitchen of Lo…

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New York pizza war erupts over ‘toxic’ flour ingredient

New York state lawmakers have passed a bill to ban potassium bromate, a suspected carcinogen, from flour used in pizzerias and bagel shops. The additive, which helps create chewier dough and reduces rest time, is already prohibited in the European Union, China, India, Canada, and will be in California next…

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A proposed additive ban could change New York's pizza and bagels, some say for the better

New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive

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New York’s iconic pizza faces recipe overhaul amid cancer-linked flour chemical ban

New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive

The Independent UK

New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target

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Jeff Bezos on Zohran Mamdani's big mistake: 'When you don't know how to solve a problem, create a villain, blame them'

The Amazon founder defended fellow billionaire Ken Griffin while endorsing New York's pied-à-terre tax in the same breath. "Ken Griffin isn't a villain."

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New York’s 2026 Tax Break Lets Cities Slash Up to 65% Off Seniors’ Home Values — But You Have to Ask for It

For many retirees in New York, rising property taxes have become one of the biggest threats to staying in the homes they worked decades to...

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Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike

Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country

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Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike

Trains are set to start rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country

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LIRR service resumes after strike crippled nation’s busiest commuter rail system

The strike marked the first walkout for the LIRR since a two-day stoppage in 1994

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New York Governor says state plans to participate in federal education tax credit scholarship program

On May 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said that she plans to opt the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). New York is the third state with a Democratic trifecta to indicate participation in the…

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LIRR Service to Resume Tuesday After MTA, Unions Agree on Salary Deal

The Long Island Rail Road strike has officially come to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and labor unions representing LIRR employees reached a deal late Monday, according to officials.

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Strike on nation’s largest rail system causes chaos on first workday

The disruption has significantly impacted daily routines, with roads already experiencing increased congestion

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‘Stop killing us’: New York’s home care providers near hunger strike over wage injustice

Home care workers want the city council to end policy of 24-hour shifts for which they are paid for only 13 hours

The Economic Times

With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

Federal officials urged unions representing workers at the Long Island Rail Road to resume negotiations after a strike entered its second day, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of commuters in New York.

The Independent UK

With North America’s largest commuter rail system shut down, NY governor begs unions to resume talks

New York's governor is pleading with unions whose workers serve North America’s largest commuter rail system to return to the negotiating table, saying she'll provide refreshments if they'll work to end a 2-day-old strike

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No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

International Business Times

LIRR Strike Begins: America's Busiest Commuter Rail Shuts Down for First Time in 32 Years Over a 2% Wage Gap

Three hundred thousand commuters woke up Saturday to find no trains running. A 2-percentage-point difference in wages was all that separated a deal from a shutdown — and now the real chaos begins Monday morning.

The Economic Times

America’s largest commuter rail system shut down on Saturday. How will Long Island Rail Road strike impact 250,000 riders?

Rail strike in U.S: If the shutdown continues into the work week, the roughly 250,000 people who ride the system to and from work each weekday will be forced to find alternative routes to the city from its Long Island suburbs.

The Independent UK

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

North America’s largest commuter rail system has shut down as unionized workers have gone on strike

The Economic Times

New York rail strike leaves 2,50,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike. This has halted New York's busiest commuter rail system. About half of the system's 7,000 workers are involved. Negotiations for a new contract failed. Commuters face significant disruption. Many will seek alternative transport. Some may work from home. The dispute centers on…

The Economic Times

Americans could get $1,700 back in a new tax credit; here's who qualifies and how to claim it

A new federal education tax credit is putting up to $1,700 back on the table for eligible Americans, and families across the U.S. are starting to pay attention. The new tax relief program allows taxpayers to claim major savings through approved education scholarship donations, while also helping students access school…

International Business Times UK

Zohran Mamdani Closed New York's $12 Billion Deficit — But Not the Way He Promised

Zohran Mamdani says New York has closed a $12 billion deficit, but the deal relies on state aid, temporary fixes, and dropped tax plans, raising doubts about long-term stability.

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