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New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
New York Distributes 20M Test Strips—What This Means for Overdose Rates
New York State Hits Milestone with 20 Million Test Strips. New York State recently reached a major milestone by distributing over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips. These strips are essential for identifying dangerous substances in drugs, playing a critical role in preventing overdoses and saving lives. According to federal data for the year ending March 2024, overdose deaths outside New York City decreased by 9%, while the city itself saw a 3.1% decline. Despite these encouraging figures, the state continued to prioritize efforts to combat the overdose crisis, reflecting ongoing concerns about substance abuse and its impact.
Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders
This story was produced in partnership with Documented. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn on Tuesday revealed it has charged a former high-level official in the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul with unlawfully acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government, money laundering, and other offenses. Linda Sun, who worked for years for the […] The post Ex-Hochul Aide’s Indictment as Alleged China Operative Riles Local Community Leaders appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Tips for navigating New York's changing utility landscape
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 2 On Your Side continues seeking information about the changing utility landscape in New York State to help customers advocate for themselves and stay informed. The Public Utility Law Project has pursued the same mission on behalf of low-income New Yorkers for the past 40 years...
LISTEN: Is Eric Adams Hitting the Limits of His Political Prowess?
Hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel dig into the mayor’s insistence on seeing through the nomination of a chief lawyer for the city even after lawmakers made it clear they wouldn’t approve his nominee. They also discuss what a second Trump administration would mean for New York, the possibility of a strong challenge […] The post LISTEN: Is Eric Adams Hitting the Limits of His Political Prowess? appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Judge denies Trump bid to move hush money case to federal court
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that former President Trump may not request to move his hush money criminal case to federal court after failing to show “good cause,” meaning the case will remain in New York state court. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said in a four-page order that the two reasons Trump offered as…
When does mosquito season end in NY? And when does West Nile virus peak?
The warmest days of summer are likely behind us, but September remains warm — and warm enough for mosquitoes. How long will they last this year? The flying pests (and important pollinators) typically stick around into October. And the effects of climate change could lengthen that season. ...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
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