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Diploma Held After Gaza Remarks at NYU Graduation Speech

Diploma Held After Gaza Remarks at NYU Graduation Speech

New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned the “genocide” in Gaza while delivering a graduation speech because it was a violation of school rules.
Capital One Allegedly Cheated Customers Out of Millions, Lawsuit Says

Capital One Allegedly Cheated Customers Out of Millions, Lawsuit Says

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Capital One on Wednesday, accusing the bank of “cheating” customers out of millions of dollars in interest payments.
Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City will no longer control its jail system and an outside manager will take over, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
GOP Suggests Major Changes to Medicaid

GOP Suggests Major Changes to Medicaid

House Republicans are suggesting $880 billion in cus to U.S. healthcare programs, largely to Medicaid. Changes include work and registration requirements, the Associated Press reported.
More Than 200 Children Died of The Flu This Season, CDC Says

More Than 200 Children Died of The Flu This Season, CDC Says

New York State experienced its most deadly flu season for children between October and May, according to AM NY.
What You Need to Know About The REAL ID Requirement For Travel

What You Need to Know About The REAL ID Requirement For Travel

As of Wednesday, May 7, standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States.
States Sue Trump Administration For Blocking Wind Energy Projects

States Sue Trump Administration For Blocking Wind Energy Projects

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general on Monday in filing a lawsuit to end the Trump administration’s halt on new wind energy development across the country.
Trump Continues to Gut 9/11 Health Fund

Trump Continues to Gut 9/11 Health Fund

New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say their GOP counterparts have the political leverage to restore funds to the World Trade Center Health Program if they deny President Trump their budget vote.
Velázquez, Ocasio-Cortez Urge Feds to Halt FDA Lab Layoffs in Puerto Rico

Velázquez, Ocasio-Cortez Urge Feds to Halt FDA Lab Layoffs in Puerto Rico

The lawmakers warn that shutting down the FDA’s San Juan Medical Products Laboratory would compromise public health, weaken national emergency preparedness, and eliminate over 20 specialized jobs in Puerto Rico critical to drug safety and pharmaceutical oversight.
Many Brooklyn Voters Cast Blank Ballots as a Form of Protest During Presidential Primaries

Many Brooklyn Voters Cast Blank Ballots as a Form of Protest During Presidential Primaries

Brooklyn and western Queens delivered protest votes in sizable numbers, sending a message to former President Joe Biden’s support for Gaza war efforts, The City reported.