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'Gross incompetence': Advocates warn HHS cuts undermine 9/11 health program The 9/11 health program has already faced setbacks.

The World Trade Center Health Program could be devastated by this week’s mass layoffs at HHS, 9/11 community advocates say.

“We have to fight again — again — because of their gross incompetence,” @johnfeal9117.bsky.social told me. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000 Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.

Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.

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Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure,’ says Vatican | CNN Pope Francis experienced “two episodes of acute respiratory failure,” the Vatican said Monday.

Pope Francis had two episodes of "acute respiratory failure," the Vatican says.

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It's spring, officially, in New York City. Staten Island Chuck was right.

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Hochul faces low approval ratings, challenges from Trump New Yorkers agree with deporting illegal immigrants convicted of crimes.

Troubling news for Gov. Hochul in the new Siena poll.

Nearly half of New Yorkers (47%) want to elect someone else for Governor including 41% of Democrats.

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Fahy, Romero discuss hoped-for $400 million Albany revitalization proposal The city has struggled with issues like safety in the wake of the pandemic.

Proposed capital for the Capital City?

Sen. @patriciafahy46.bsky.social and Asm. Gabby Romero joined @sarbetter.bsky.social in the studio to discuss it.

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N.Y. Democrats 'pause' introduction of special election bill amid pushback It's unclear if or when the measure will be introduced.

What if the thing that made the election special was the people we met along the way?

Kate Lisa reports on a paused proposal that would change New York's special election laws ahead of an expected race to succeed UN Ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik in #NY21
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Getting phone polled on governor's race.

Hochul
Delgado
Torres
Lawler

Asked if primary of the three whom would I support

Hochul v Torres

Hochul v Delgado

And general

Hochul v. Lawler

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JUST IN: The New York Jets are hiring former Lions DC Aaron Glenn as the team's next head coach, a source tells
@diannarussini.bsky.social.

Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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You want budget hearings? Here ya go!

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Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear To come into effect, the constitutional amendment would need to be formally published or certified by the National Archivist who has declined to do so in the past. What happens now is unclear.

President Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is “the law of the land" but there's still another step -- and a legal fight -- ahead.

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Columbia County Sheriff Don Krapf is not running for re-election and is endorsing his Undersheriff Jackie Salvatore.

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The last statewide executive office election of 2024 has been decided, as John Rodgers (R) has been elected Vermont's new lieutenant governor. (No candidate got a majority in November, throwing the election to the legislature.)

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TONIGHT: @nysenate.bsky.social Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins @sarbetter.bsky.social at 7pm on Capital Tonight.

Don't miss the conversation tonight at 7pm.

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With the legislative session set to kick off tomorrow, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie sits down with Capital Tonight’s @sarbetter.bsky.social at 7pm

Don’t miss it!

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Random NYD thought: Why is it Attorneys General but District Attorneys?

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Northern lights may brighten some New Year's skies over the U.S. The northern lights could be visible Tuesday night and Wednesday night over the Northern Hemisphere due to a geomagnetic storm.

The northern lights could be visible Tuesday night and Wednesday night over the Northern Hemisphere due to a geomagnetic storm. via @chandelis.bsky.social

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Producer, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at SPECTRUM Learn more about applying for Producer, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at SPECTRUM

We are hiring in DC.
Looking for a strong political producer to get our bureau up and running at 4 AM, produce content for all markets and field produce early events.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of domestic violence | CNN Reality TV star James Kennedy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to the Burbank Police Department.

Reality TV star James Kennedy was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to the Burbank Police Department.

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Who?

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UPDATE: The tsunami threat has now passed, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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A powerful 7.0 earthquake strikes off northern California coast; tsunami warning issued A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern California coast and a tsunami warning has been issued. Several aftershocks continue to rattle the area off Eureka.

BREAKING NEWS: A powerful 7.0 earthquake has struck off the northern California coast. A tsunami warning has been issued.

The tsunami warning stretches hundreds of miles from the Bay Area of California north into central Oregon.

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Spectrum News | NY State of Politics The State of Politics blog is a running statewide conversation about NY politics - the debate and the drama, the victories and defeats.

Good reporting from @KaitlynnLisa - State lawmakers do not have plans to investigate the state's process to award a $9 billion contract for a Medicaid home care program, CDPAP. @CapitalTonight
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The Associated Press has officially joined Bluesky. Follow us at @apnews.com.

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Coming up on @capitaltonight at 7pm, Rep. Paul Tonko discusses harm reduction policy and opioids along with the MAT Act, the "Medication Assisted Treatment" Act, which he co-sponsored, and which increases access to buprenorphine.

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Chuck Scarborough stepping down from daily anchor duties at WNBC New York After more than a half-century at NBC 4 New York, legendary broadcast journalist Chuck Scarborough will conclude his record-setting run as the New York City DMA’s longest-serving local television news...

The living logo of our station. Congratulations, Chuck!
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ESPN's 'Around the Horn' ending in 2025 after 23-year run: Sources ESPN is exploring other shows for the slot but doesn't have an exact plan yet, a source said.

ESPN's 'Around the Horn' ending in 2025 after 23-year run: Sources: ESPN is exploring other shows for the slot but doesn't have an exact plan yet, a source said.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he will nominate former Florida AG Pam Bondi to be US Attorney General after first pick, Matt Gaetz, withdrew.

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