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Thu Apr 17 2025

Edward Holley's murder trial ends without verdict. What happens next

Edward Holley enters the courtroom of Judge Hyun Chin Kim after she declared a mistrial at the Orange County Courthouse in Goshen on April 16, 2025.

Orange County Court Judge Hyun Chin Kim declared a mistrial after the jury in the Edward Holley murder trial could not reach a verdict. Here are the next steps.

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Peter Baker, owner of Can Bottle Return in Buffalo, writes a sign on top of bottles and cans that are not presently eligible for deposit redemption outside the New York State Capitol May 6, 2024. Baker joined dozens of bottle collectors and others from the redemption industry to call for the passage of bills that would modernize the New York State Bottle Bill. Among the changes in the law that bottle collectors, owners of redemption centers, and environmental groups want to see is the deposit fee raised to 10 cents from the present five cents per bottle. They also want to see an increase in the number of containers that are eligible for deposit.

Will Albany limit use of plastic in packaging? Report cites benefits

A report by Beyond Plastics says local governments in NY could save more than $1billion if companies used less plastic in their packaging.

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Congressman Mike Lawler, NY-17, declares victory at the Paramount Country Club in New City Nov. 5, 2024.

Who could challenge Kathy Hochul's reelection bid in NY? Who to watch

Several potential opponents have emerged on both sides of the aisle to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026 as she seeks to win a second full term.

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Close up of unrecognizable student using cell phone under the table during a class at elementary school.

NY school cell phone ban gains momentum with legislature

NY could become the next state to ban cellphone use during the school day, as Gov. Kathy Hochul says it is a negative distraction for kids.

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Shell gas station prices are seen on May 30, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Gas prices begin to rise nationally, but remain lower than prices around this time last year.

New York gas prices declined from last week: See how much here

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in New York last week compared with the week prior.

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