Region/State
Read the latest New York state and regional breaking news and updates, including politics, crime, education and more.
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New York
Feds seek death penalty for murder conspiracy case
The other defendant which federal prosecutors said they were seeking the death penalty for is alleged terrorist Sayfullo Saipov.
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Suffolk
Island community's only road being raised
Captree Road floods regularly, according to town officials and residents, so it will be elevated at least one foot.
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Nation
Report: Great Lakes feeling effects of climate warming
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A scientific report says the Great Lakes region is warming faster ...
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Environment
DEC issues 8 tickets to Nassau Jiffy Lube, manager
A Baldwin Jiffy Lube and store manager were issued eight tickets for dumping oil that seeped into lakes connected to the Great South Bay, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said.
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Region/State
Deal eyed to delay public financing of campaigns
A compromise being considered behind closed doors would delay a system of using public funds to finance campaigns for a year, officials close to the talks said.
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Suffolk
Ex-nursing home worker wants conviction vacated
In response to the motion to vacate, a spokeswoman for the attorney general's office said it is reviewing the facts and will "respond in court."
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Region/State
Cuomo: Pot legalization dropped from budget
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo confirmed that his proposal to legalize marijuana is the first major issue to drop out of the proposed state budget.
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Suffolk
LI town to consider moratorium on pot sales
Town board members voted 5-0 to hold a public hearing April 16 to consider adopting a law placing a one-year moratorium on businesses selling pot for recreational use.
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Suffolk
Cuomo: Grant to pay for part of kiosk at park
A new kiosk with display panels that can be regularly updated will greet visitors to ...
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Spin Cycle
Ex-Gov. Paterson, casinos pitch to expand gambling
Former Gov. David A. Paterson returned to the State Capitol Tuesday as part of an effort by a Las Vegas gambling company to open up bidding for a downstate casino.