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New York declares flu emergency amid national epidemic
New York’s governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s move comes amid a nationwide epidemic expected to last several weeks. There have been at least 28,747 cases reported across the country…
Gov. Cuomo allows displaced New Yorkers to vote anywhere
NEW YORK — New Yorkers who have been driven from their homes by superstorm Sandy can vote at any polling station in the state not just their local center, governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday. “I am signing an executive order today that will allow affidavit voting,” Cuomo told a press…
New York road tunnels to close amid hurricane threat
NEW YORK — New York state authorities on Monday ordered the closure of two of three key Manhattan road tunnels because of the risk of floods from Hurricane Sandy. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the Holland and Battery tunnels would close from 2:00 pm (1800 GMT). He told a press conference…
Stewart: New York ‘criminalizing soft drinks and decriminalizing soft drugs’
On Thursday night’s edition of “The Daily Show,” host Jon Stewart followed up on an earlier discussion of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s initiative to ban sugary soft drinks in servings of more than 16 ounces. Wednesday, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small…
New York governor urges mandatory DNA samples
NEW YORK — New York’s governor on Wednesday proposed making the state the first in the country to take mandatory DNA samples from anyone convicted of a crime, including relatively lesser offenses. Governor Andrew Cuomo, in an annual “State of the State” speech to the New York legislature, said currently…
New York unions sue over retiree health-care change
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) – Seven New York state unions filed federal lawsuits on Wednesday seeking to prevent Governor Andrew Cuomo from increasing the amount that retired workers pay for health care. The increases enacted this year were unconstitutional because the state has no authority to unilaterally raise retirees’ health-care…
Judge allows suit challenging New York same-sex marriage law
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) – A conservative religious group may proceed with a lawsuit seeking to overturn New York’s new law legalizing same-sex marriage, a state judge has ruled. New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, a non-profit advocacy group founded by Christian clergy, said that closed-door talks between Governor Andrew Cuomo…
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