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Gov. Kathy Hochul says there still aren’t details of a proposed pied-à-terre tax, which would tax second homes for wealthy New Yorkers.
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This will be the latest New York state budget since 2010. -
The majority caucus put forth four nominees last week to replace four existing board members. Terms had expired for two of them, and the other two have been removed mid-term. -
“We're going to flood the zone. You're going to see more ICE agents than you've ever seen before,” border czar Tom Homan said. -
Invited artists and design team finalists will be announced in June. -
U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle visited Albany on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to adopt a mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps. -
A report from the Urban Jobs Task Force finds contractors working on I-81 projects hired 14.9% local workers, with a goal of 15%. Supporters hailed results as helping the local community.
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It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate. -
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands. -
Plus: The Met Gala, GameStop, Canada and Banksy (again!). -
He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday. -
When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.
