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State flags at half-staff today, landmarks lit

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in mourning and honor of the victims of the attack on Israel one year ago. Additionally, the governor directed landmarks to be illuminated in yellow in solidarity with ...

Gillibrand backs bill for regular review of northern border security

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to devote more federal resources to securing the border between the U.S. and Canada, citing a marked increase in illegal crossings from the northern country into New York and other border states. On Wednesday, she outlined the Northern Border ...

Feds charge NYC mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges accusing him of taking illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, including lavish overseas trips, in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials bypass a fire safety ...

Kmart’s last full-scale US store closes

NEW YORK (AP) — Attention, Kmart shoppers, the end is near! The erstwhile retail giant renowned for its Blue Light Specials — featuring a flashing blue orb affixed to a pole enticing shoppers to a flash sale — is shuttering its last full-scale store in the mainland United ...

Hochul: New York offers STAR tax relief

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul Thursday highlighted New York state’s ongoing efforts to deliver $2.3 billion in tax relief to nearly three million New Yorkers under the state’s School Tax Relief program. More than two million New Yorkers have already received their STAR tax relief, and ...