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Fri Dec 23 2022

Gov.Hochul grants pardons, sentence commutations to 13 people

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul holds a press conference about the Concealed Cary Improvement Act in Albany on July 1, 2022.

New York Gov. Hochul granted pardons to nine people convicted of crimes and commuted the sentences of four who are still serving prison sentences.

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Pedestrians use umbrellas to protect themselves from inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm Fay on Friday in New York. The storm that brought heavy rain to mid-Atlantic states and southern New England was downgraded twice Saturday morning as it moved over New York, forecasters said.

Winter storm could bring flooding, strong wind and more to Hudson Valley

A storm that's expected to bring several inches of rain and strong wind to the Hudson Valley could cause flooding and power outages in some areas.

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View of the New York state Assembly Chamber as members meet on the opening day of the 2021 legislative session at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. A bipartisan commission tasked with redrawing New York's congressional districts had until Tuesday, Jan. 25, to agree on new boundaries. Now, the Legislature can start from scratch and pass its own set of maps that will lay out political boundaries for the next decade.

NY state lawmakers approve pay raise to become highest paid nationally

NY state legislators voted Thursday to raise their salary to $142,000 from $110K, despite some lawmakers calling it misguided amid economic struggles.

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New York State Kathy Hochul waves to supporters after being elected Governor for a full four year term Nov. 8, 2022. Hochul and supporters were gathering at Capitale in Lower Manhattan.

Hochul picks LaSalle to lead NY courts; state activists, leaders react

One progressive state senator, citing LaSalle's past rulings, said she was a "hard no" on his confirmation.

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Offensive coordinator Brent Davis directs his players at the opening of Army football preseason camp in West Point.

Army hires new offensive coordinator following 6-6 season

Army has turned to a Division II coach as its new offensive coordinator after Brent Davis is out after nine seasons at West Point.

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