A New York appeals court on Thursday reversed a ruling from a judge that struck down a state voting rights law designed to protect the political voice of minority groups. The ruling from the Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court in New York City allows a lawsuit brought by six Black and Hispanic voters against the Town of Newburgh in the
NY's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act upheld in court against challenges to its provisions against racially discriminatory vote dilution.
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A state appellate court on Thursday unanimously reinstated New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2022, a law that prohibits "vote dilution" actions by municipalities. In a ruling penned by Appellate Division,
NYC's winter weather has been slightly warmer than usual, with an average temp of 35°F recorded in Central Park on January 29.
The new all-services overlay code will cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. Officials say the demand for new phone numbers is largely driven by new technology, like cellphones and tablets, and is a sign of economic growth.
One child’s surgically implanted hearing devices were knocked loose. By Maia Coleman The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it ...
Advocates tell News 12 the rise in homelessness is due to a number of factors, including the increased cost of rent and groceries, creating more “working homeless” – people who have jobs but can’t afford the cost of living.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a significant shift after tens of thousands of asylum seekers strained the city’s budget requiring state help.
During a raucous Newburgh school board meeting following the superintendent’s suspension, the board approved seeking proposals for a forensic audit.
How will President Trump’s immigration crackdown impact NYC? Take a deep dive into the uncertain future of New York City’s sanctuary city status as the president's new administration moves forward with mass deportation policies and tougher immigration enforcement.
As America’s housing affordability crisis continues, some cities and states like New York are taking useful, but still inadequate, steps to address the problem.