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First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
New York will lead in responsible innovation while protecting families and communities. Today, I’m signing a first-in-the-nation Executive Order to hit…
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Hochul, AG James: Kalshi lost lawsuit against New York Gaming Commission
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission and vowed continued enforcement of state gambling laws.
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Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
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Man charged federally with illegal possession of a machine gun in Buffalo
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 20-year-old Lorenzo Harris of Buffalo was arrested on July 9 and charged federally with illegal possession of a machinegun; he was detained pending a July 20 detention hearing.
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Biden’s Final Numbers
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The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s our rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency:
Inflation roared back,...
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Vaccine Advisory Committee Members Mislead About COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the Centers...
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Trump, Project 2025 and ‘Culture Wars’
The foreword of Project 2025 is titled “A Promise to America.” In it, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts listed four promises – the first...
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Trump, Project 2025 and the ‘Dismantling’ of the ‘Administrative State’
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump distanced himself from Project 2025 – a policy manual for “the next conservative President” that was produced...
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Q&A on Changes to Recommendations for Combined MMR and Chickenpox Vaccine
On Sept. 18, the vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to change its recommendation on the combined vaccine...
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Trump Misleads on Climate Change and Renewables at U.N.
In an hourlong address before the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 23, President Donald Trump lashed out at those promoting “the green energy agenda,”...
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First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
New York will lead in responsible innovation while protecting families and communities. Today, I’m signing a first-in-the-nation Executive Order to hit…
Top Stories
Hochul, AG James: Kalshi lost lawsuit against New York Gaming Commission
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission and vowed continued enforcement of state gambling laws.
Local
Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
Crime & Courts
Man charged federally with illegal possession of a machine gun in Buffalo
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 20-year-old Lorenzo Harris of Buffalo was arrested on July 9 and charged federally with illegal possession of a machinegun; he was detained pending a July 20 detention hearing.
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Pascal Mubenga’s Brief Buffalo Schools Tenure
Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s tenure as Buffalo Public Schools superintendent lasted about one year, ending with his immediate resignation after a period marked by early reform efforts, budget pressure and renewed scrutiny over his departure from Durham Public Schools.
