Politics
Governor Hochul delivered her first proposal from the 2025 State of the State affordability agenda, and announced New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. This new refund would send a payment of $300 to single taxpayers who […]
A federal appeals court has upheld a law mandating TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban by January 19, 2025. The court rejected TikTok’s claims that the law violates the First and Fifth Amendments, ruling that it aims to protect U.S. citizens from foreign influence and data security […]
As President-elect Donald Trump signals a rollback of federal health care initiatives, states are becoming the new battleground for medical debt relief. Advocates are focusing on legislation to keep medical debt off credit reports, regulate predatory medical credit cards, and expand hospital financial aid programs. This shift comes as fears grow that Trump’s administration may […]
It looks like President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden will be getting out of his legal troubles after his dad Joe Biden pardoned him from his felony conventions of federal gun charges and tax evasion. Donald Trump hints at mass pardons for Jan. 6 defendants after Biden pardons son Hunter
Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican goods could drastically impact iconic products like avocados and tequila, threatening regional economies in Mexico and raising prices for U.S. consumers. With his inauguration coinciding with peak avocado exports for Super Bowl Sunday, producers in Michoacan fear reduced demand as prices soar. Avocado grower Enrique Espinoza worries U.S. […]
The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for people seeking obesity treatment. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, from Eli Lilly. Medicare has […]
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Thanksgiving Basket Drive hosted by Rochester Family Mission. A special thank-you to my brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated and the many dedicated volunteers […]
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley testified that she believes there may have been a cover-up in the 2021 drunk driving crash of former Greece Police Chief Drew Forsythe. A lawsuit was previously filed by former Greece Deputy Police Chief Casey Voelkl, who claims he was demoted after asking the DA’s office to investigate the […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the New York Experience (NYX) initiative, a statewide strategy aimed at modernizing and streamlining public services. The initiative focuses on making government interactions more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for New Yorkers. Key goals of NYX include reducing bureaucratic red tape, expanding online services, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Immediate reforms target […]
Scott Turner, a former NFL player and the first Black Cabinet pick by President-elect Donald Trump, has been nominated to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Known for his dynamic career, Turner brings a blend of sports, politics, and motivational leadership to the role. Turner, 52, played nine NFL seasons before transitioning […]
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