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Universities across New York State are grappling with a bizarre and troubling trend in which students are recording and sharing videos of themselves urinating in public spaces on campus. The clips, many of which have surfaced under the hashtag #SUNYpissers, have been linked to several institutions including Syracuse University, the University at Albany (UAlbany), and Cornell University. At UAlbany, some videos appear to capture students urinating on the school’s football fiel

Rep. Elise Stefanik has pulled ahead of Governor Kathy Hochul in New York’s gubernatorial contest, according to new polling released Tuesday by the Manhattan Institute. The survey found Stefanik with 43 percent support compared to Hochul’s 42 percent. While the margin is within the poll’s error range, the numbers give the Republican congresswoman a slight lead over the incumbent governor. Nine percent of respondents said they would back another candidate while 7 percent remai

As New York continues to grapple with heightened political tensions and an uncertain mayoral race, Governor Kathy Hochul chose to spend her evening at an off-Broadway theater premiere instead of addressing mounting challenges across the state. Hochul attended the opening night of The Art of Leaving at the Signature Theater, a comedy about a husband abruptly ending his marriage under the influence of a fraudulent self-help “doctor.” The production stars Audrey Heffernan Meyer,

The NAACP staged a rally in Brooklyn on Sunday to show support for New York Attorney General Letitia James who only days earlier was arraigned on federal fraud charges. James, facing accusations of bank fraud to which she has pleaded not guilty, attempted to rally her base at the First Baptist Church in Crown Heights by casting herself as a fighter. “I want to thank all of you for having my back because I didn’t elect a king and I don’t bow to a king,” she told the crowd. Jam

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani drew a crowd in Queens on Sunday with the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two of the country’s most prominent progressives. But while his campaign billed the event as proof of momentum, critics see it as further evidence that Mamdani is tethered to a far-left agenda that will damage the city. The 34-year-old state assemblymember, running as the Democratic nominee, took the stage at Forest Hills Stadium a

Governor Kathy Hochul’s appearance at Zohran Mamdani’s “New York is Not For Sale” rally quickly turned uncomfortable when she was drowned out by chants of “tax the rich.” Instead of addressing the pointed heckling directly, Hochul attempted an odd deflection by insisting she thought the crowd was cheering for the Buffalo Bills. “I thought they were saying ‘Let’s go Bills,’” Hochul told a reporter when asked about the chants. “I wasn’t sure… I heard some noise, I heard a lot o

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed off on yet another expansion of New York’s gun control laws, requiring police to confiscate firearms during domestic violence calls. The move has been praised by progressives but slammed by Republicans and gun rights advocates as a direct assault on due process. The measure, which took effect immediately after Hochul’s signature on October 16th, goes further than a 2020 law that gave officers discretion to remove weapons in plain sight. Under

New York is set to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks, moving toward a mandate that all vehicles sold by 2035 must be zero-emission. Opponents say that the policy puts ideology ahead of practicality. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Steve Englebright, requires all new passenger cars and light trucks to be zero-emission within the next decade, with medium- and heavy-duty trucks to follow by 2045. The legislation mirrors California

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that New York will use state money to replace federal Medicaid funds stripped from Planned Parenthood by Republicans in Congress — a move critics say highlights her relentless progressive agenda and disregard for fiscal restraint. According to Hochul, the decision ensures coverage for more than 200,000 patients across New York, including over 100,000 Medicaid recipients who depend on Planned Parenthood’s 47 health centers. “Washington Re

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed yet another gun control measure into law, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans who view her as aggressively advancing progressive policies at the expense of lawful gun owners. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, expands New York’s temporary extreme risk protection order known as TERPO. Under the new law, courts are authorized to consider evidence of animal cruelty when deciding whether to strip an individual

New York Attorney General Letitia James entered federal court on Friday with a broad smile and upbeat demeanor despite standing accused of serious financial crimes. James pleaded not guilty to two felony counts tied to a Virginia property purchase, but her public remarks outside court raised eyebrows for their theatrics and lack of accountability. When prompted by U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker, the 67-year-old answered only “Yes” when asked if she understood her rights and

New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to stand before a federal judge on Friday, facing fraud charges that could land her in federal prison. On the eve of her arraignment, James attempted to portray herself as a victim, calling the mortgage fraud allegations against her “baseless.” Her attorneys filed paperwork Thursday seeking to have the case thrown out, arguing that the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed.

For decades, support for Israel has been considered an unshakable expectation for New York politicians, especially given the city’s role as home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy represents a dramatic departure from that tradition and it has generated deep unease across Jewish communities in the city. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and outspoken advocate for Palestinian causes, has repeatedly characterized Israel as an oppressive

New York Democrats are in panic mode over an internal poll showing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) gaining ground on Governor Kathy Hochul in a hypothetical gubernatorial matchup and are now filing complaints in an attempt to discredit the results. On Wednesday, state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs announced that his party had filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections alleging Stefanik’s team violated the state’s Fair Campaign Code. Jacobs claims the poll, wh

New York Attorney General Letitia James is once again in the spotlight, this time for asking the public to submit videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in New York. Her request came just one day after federal agents carried out a major operation in Manhattan’s Chinatown, arresting multiple individuals in an area known for street vendors. “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation,” James said in a press release, linking to a ne

Governor Kathy Hochul spent Tuesday attacking Republicans in Washington over rising health care premiums, but critics argue the governor’s own record has done little to ease the burden on New Yorkers already facing some of the highest costs in the nation. Speaking on October 21st, Hochul claimed that “140,000 New Yorkers” will see major increases in health insurance premiums because federal lawmakers have not extended enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act

Authorities in Upstate New York confirmed two separate deaths last week connected to hunting-related searches in Otsego and Schuyler Counties. In Otsego County, a 67-year-old man from Remsen was reported missing by his spouse. The search effort included New York State Forest Rangers, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, Garratsville and Laurens Fire Departments, New York State Police, and New York State Parks staff. Teams focused on Gilbert Lake State Park.

Photo Credit Buffalo Business First Press Release Buffalo Biodiesel President & CEO Sumit Majumdar has been appointed as Lead Advisor Director of Energy and Limited Partner at Verite Capital Partners (“VCP”), the investment and advisory firm led by retail veteran Don Jones. The appointment pairs Majumdar’s operational experience in renewable fuels and community-focused entrepreneurship with Verite’s mission to back growth companies and uplift underserved markets. Majumdar bri

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has leveled a bold charge at Governor Kathy Hochul, asserting that Hochul endorsed mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani not because they share values, but because the governor feared a progressive backlash and a possible party primary. Stefanik’s allegation follows the emergence of an undercover video in which a Mamdani campaign staffer claimed the candidate could mobilize “60,000 volunteers” to work for opponents of Hochul. While the staffer did not

For the second time in less than two days, authorities in Upstate New York have confirmed the discovery of human remains. New York State Police announced Sunday that skeletal remains were recovered on Champlin Road in the town of Sodus, Wayne County. Officials said a property owner found bones in a wooded area on Wednesday and immediately called 911. Troopers from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Forensic Identification Unit arrived at the scene and were assisted