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Kathy Hochul · New YorkNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul says state is stepping up polio-fighting efforts. First case of polio in the United States in nearly a decade was identified in July. Latest detection involved a wastewater sample collected last month in Nassau County. The lone confirmed case in New York involved an unidentified young adult who was unvaccinated.See the Story
New York governor declares disaster emergency after polio found in wastewater
41% Center coverage: 101 sources
Electric Vehicles · New YorkNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced a series of new electric vehicle initiatives for the state, beginning with the zero-emission requirement for 2035. To reach this target, she said that 35 percent of new cars will need to be zero-Emission by 2026 and 68 percent by 2030. All new school buses purchased will have to be zero-emissions by 2027, with the entire fleet meeting these standards by 2035, according to the governor.See the Story
New York to mandate zero-emission vehicles in 2035
47% Center coverage: 43 sources
Crime · New YorkDavid Jakubonis, the man accused of attacking Congressman Lee Zeldin on stage during a campaign event Thursday night, was arrested Saturday afternoon on federal assault charges. Jakubonis is expected make his initial appearance Friday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marion W. Payson at 2:00 p.m. the initial appearance is at the Keating Federal Building, 100 State St. See the Story
Lee Zeldin attack suspect arrested on federal assault charges
44% Right coverage: 45 sources
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US & Canada · TallahasseeA Democratic lawmaker in Florida filed a lawsuit Thursday evening asking a court to block Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis from transporting more migrants from the southern border. Florida Senator Jason Pizzo said he's taking Governor Ron DeSantis to court to block him from spending any more taxpayer money on migrant flights. Florida spent $600 thousand to move the migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. The Florida governor has said he plans to continue transporting migrants to Democratic-led cities, noting that the two flights to Martha's Vineyard were just the beginning.See the Story
Florida lawmaker sues DeSantis to block future migrant flights from the border
40% Center coverage: 23 sources
US & Canada · Rensselaer CountyA Republican elections commissioner for upstate Rensselaer County in New York was arrested Tuesday on charges he unlawfully used the names and dates of birth of voters to fraudulently apply for absentee ballots.See the Story
FBI arrests Upstate NY GOP elections commissioner after ballot-fraud investigation
52% Left coverage: 21 sources
Albany, New York · AlbanyThe New York Farm Laborers Wage Board met virtually Tuesday afternoon to provide its final report to the Department of Labor Commissioner. In a 2-1 vote, the board formally submitted its recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours per week. Many farmers and advocates of the agriculture industry are also in total opposition to the change, including Dale Hemminger, owner of Hemdale Farms & Greenhouses.See the Story
NY board recommends DOL chief accept 40-hour overtime for farm workers
62% Center coverage: 8 sources
Marc MolinaroDutchess County will have Marc Molinaro in charge for at least a few more months. Ulster County will soon have a new county executive, and Pat Ryan will represent the county, as well as the rest of the 19th Congressional District, in Congress through the end of the year. Ryan joined the race in May after Rhinebeck Democrat Antonio Delgado abandoned is pursuit of a third term.See the Story
Castelli wins primary to set up battle with Stefanik, Tonko rolls in 20th, and Dem. Ryan leads Rep. Molinaro in special election in 19th – The Daily Gazette
50% Left coverage: 6 sources
NYSDOL accepts recommendation for farmers overtime threshold
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
