A serious bus accident has caused a huge traffic problem on the New York State Thruway. The crash happened in the western part of Genesee County and the eastern part of Erie County. This incident has brought traffic to a standstill in the eastbound lanes. Governor Kathy Hochul shared the news on social media, calling it a "tragic tour bus accident. " However, she di...
In New York, a big argument is happening between prison guards and the state government. The guards have been on strike for almost two weeks. They want changes to make their jobs safer. The state has made an offer, but the guards think it's not good enough. The state's plan includes pausing some parts of a law called the HALT Act. This law limits how long inmates ca...
Taylor Swift's stalker case has inspired a new bill in New York. This bill is about people who can't go to trial because of mental health issues. Right now, these people get their cases thrown out and are sent home after three days. The new bill wants to change that. It wants to make sure these people get help after they're released. The bill is called the "SUPPORT ...
Meet Mark Longo, a man who loved his pet squirrel, P’nut, more than anything. Last Saturday, Mark took to TikTok with his wife, tears streaming down their faces. They were heartbroken over P’nut’s untimely death at the hands of New York State officials. "I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m disgusted, " Mark said, his voice choked with emotion. The tiny creature was seized and eu...
Gov. Hochul recently highlighted a significant drop in crime rates across New York, specifically mentioning a 26% decrease in shootings and low gun violence numbers. She painted a rosy picture, claiming that murder and gun crime rates are at a 60-year low. However, let's delve deeper into the numbers. Hochul's data comes from only 28 of the state's 500+ police depar...
The streets of Uniondale, Long Island, were abuzz with excitement as former President Donald Trump took the stage for a packed campaign rally. The event was a testament to the enduring appeal of Trump's message, but can he really win the Empire State? New York has been a reliably Democratic stronghold, with President Joe Biden taking the state by a whopping 23 percen...
The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a single case, or part of a larger pattern? The US Department of Justice h...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing strong opposition from her own party over planned cuts to the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The program allows elderly, sick and disabled residents to receive care in their own homes. According to a recent poll, 76% of New Yorkers and 70% of likely Democratic voters oppose Hochul's changes, wh...