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New York's Housing Shortage: A \$1 Trillion Economic Threat

The New York region faces a 500,000-unit housing shortage in 2023, projected to reach 920,000 by 2035, potentially costing the region 730,000 jobs and \$1 trillion in economic output due to slow construction rates and various impeding factors.

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Rochester Police Criticized for Assisting Federal Immigration Agents

On Monday, Rochester, NY police officers assisted Border Patrol and HSI agents in detaining van occupants, prompting Mayor Evans and Police Chief Smith to publicly reprimand the officers for violating the city's sanctuary policy, which prohibits assisting federal immigration activities.

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New York's Climate Superfund Law Faces Legal Challenges

New York's recently enacted \$75 billion "climate superfund" law, similar to Vermont's, faces legal challenges from 22 states alleging unconstitutional overreach; the law's constitutionality is doubtful given past dismissals of similar lawsuits on grounds of federal preemption and lack of causation.

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Seven Charged in Torture Murder of Transgender Man

Seven people were charged with first-degree murder and other felonies in the death of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old Black transgender man, who was allegedly tortured for over a month in a New York hotel before his body was found in a farmer's field on February 13th. The alleged torture included beati...

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New York Fires 2,000 Prison Guards After Wildcat Strike

Over 2,000 New York prison guards were fired for participating in a 22-day wildcat strike that began February 17, crippling the state's correctional system; a new deal was reached, but the state fell short of the 85% staff return goal; a death at Mid-State Correctional Facility is under investigatio...

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Talese's "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" and the Legacy of New Journalism

Gay Talese's new collection, "A Town Without Time," features his celebrated 1966 article, "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold," which revolutionized journalism with its intimate first-person narrative and unprecedented access, influencing writers like Tom Wolfe and shaping contemporary styles.

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NY Prison Guards Indicted in Inmate Beating Death; Plea Deals Offered

Ten New York prison guards face charges ranging from murder to manslaughter in the death of Robert Brooks, a handcuffed inmate beaten by officers; a special prosecutor offered plea deals, and some defendants will consider offers in April.

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Iranian Government-Backed Assassination Plot Against Journalist Results in Guilty Verdict

A New York jury convicted two Russian mobsters of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in a murder-for-hire scheme financed by the Iranian government; a hired gunman, Khalid Mehdiyev, also pleaded guilty.

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Weinstein Retrial to Begin April 15

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sexual assault charges in NYC will begin jury selection on April 15, with opening statements on April 22; psychologist Dawn Hughes will testify on rape trauma; testimony about Weinstein's health will be excluded.

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2,000+ New York Prison Guards Fired After Illegal Strike

Over 2,000 New York prison guards were fired on Monday for participating in a weeks-long illegal strike that began February 17th, but enough returned to end the strike. A new agreement was reached, but the 85% return-to-work requirement was not met.

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Long Island Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Long Island due to multiple wildfires, the largest being 80% contained in Westhampton as of Saturday evening; one firefighter was injured, two commercial buildings damaged, and air quality is compromised due to smoke and ash.

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Leicester's Sharmilee: A 26-Year Culinary Success Story

Sharmilee, a Leicester Indian restaurant established in 1973, continues to thrive, offering affordable vegetarian food and showcasing the enduring appeal of community-focused dining against the backdrop of food inflation and changing culinary trends.

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