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New York Settles for $650,000 in Marcy Correction Facility Beating Case

MARCY, N.Y. -- A former Marcy Correctional inmate who was beaten by officers at the facility has reached a settlement with New York State. William Alvarez's lawsuit was set to go to trial in federal court this week, but, according to his attorney, the State agreed to a $650,000 settlement.

Marcy, NY · 14h
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“It feels immoral": Small businesses struggle with rising healthcare premiums

This time of year is nerve-wracking for Cindy Wheeler. As vice president and operations manager at Beacon’s Closet, which has four vintage and thrift stores in New York City, it’s her job to figure out health insurance for their nearly 50 full-time employees. It’s always a lot of work in the lead up to open enrollment. But this year has been something else.

New York, NY · 21h
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LIVE: FAA-issued ground stop over after several hours

A nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration has officially ended after multiple hours. Follow FOX 5 NY for continuing coverage. Passengers grow frustrated as ground stop continues for hours. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas and Jennifer Williams are speaking with flyers at local airports who are growing...

New York · 12h
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The City Reporter

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‘A Joke’: Missing State Aid Leaves CUNY Students Stressed

More than halfway through the Fall semester, some CUNY community college students are still waiting on financial aid awards from the state — weeks after officials said the problem was being solved.  The delayed funding is from the New York State Opportunity Promise Scholarship, the state-supported component of the City University’s Reconnect program, and covers […] The post ‘A Joke’: Missing State Aid Leaves CUNY Students Stressed appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 16h

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New York vows answers over deadly building collapse

New York authorities on Friday pledged a full investigation into how a residential building collapsed this week, killing eight people and injuring over a dozen more.  "The families in this community deserve answers about what led to this collapse," New York Attorney General Leticia James told reporters.

Brooklyn, NY · 17h

AGDAILY.com

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N.Y. dairy farmer runs marathon, raises $30,722 for milk

N.Y. dairy farmer Tyler Beck raised more than $30K by running the N.Y. City Marathon, helping provide roughly 250K servings of milk to families in need. The post N.Y. dairy farmer runs marathon, raises $30,722 for milk appeared first on AGDAILY .

Freeville, NY · 17h

New York Post

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Veteran Dem strategist unleashes super PAC to block DSA in NY: ‘They’re not Democrats’

A veteran campaign strategist is repurposing his super PAC to block the expansion of the surging Democratic Socialists of America in New York. “They’re not Democrats,” railed Hank Sheinkopf, founder of the political action committee Protect Our Protectors. “They want to take apart the American system.” The pro-law enforcement PAC was unable to stop DSA member Zohran Mamdani in his successful run in last year’s Big Apple mayoral election, despite spending about $200,000 in the final stretch of the campaign. Political strategist Hank Sheinkopf is seen at WABC owner John Catsimatidis’ roundtable discussion in New York on Nov. 17, 2025. Stephen Yang for the NY Post NYC Mayor Mamdani hears testimony on a proposed horse and carriage ban and housing issues in the Blue Room at City Hall, Nov. 4, 2026. Robert Miller for NY Post Fast Takes: Gerrymandering lessons, who really flooded Gaza and more Sheinkopf, who worked on former President Bill Clinton’s re-election campaign and considers himself a moderate Democrat, accused the DSA of antisemitism in part because it supports the controversial boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. Members, including Mamdani, have also accused Israel of genocide in its ongoing military action in Gaza. Some Jewish

New York, NY · 23h