The fight over Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed changes in New York's bail rules have stalled budget negotiations and split Democratic leaders in Albany.

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NY budget in limbo as Hochul, lawmakers clash over bail reform changes
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.

The fight over Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed changes in New York's bail rules have stalled budget negotiations and split Democratic leaders in Albany.

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Brian Britton is scheduled to appear before the New York State Parole Board the week of November 13 to request early release from prison. He is serving 25 years to life at Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock for the murder of his father Dennis Britton, mother Marlene, and then 8-year-old brother Jason as well as the attempted murder of Shafer when she was 18.
 

Brian Britton's release on parole suspended by state

 

The state Board of Parole has temporarily suspended its decision to release convicted murderer Brian Britton on parole.

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A complete timeline of the Tartaglione quadruple murder case

 

The former Westchester County police officer now faces life in prison after being convicted of murder. Here's a timeline of the events.

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Supporters of the Drag Queen Story Hour held at the MBE Children's Chapter on Factory Street in Montgomery, New York, April 1, 2023. Supporters and those opposed gathered on Route 17K across the street from the bookstore. Drag Queen Story Hour events usually focus on books that offer messages about anti-bullying and acceptance. For most children, Drag Queen Story Hour is simply a fun event that allows little kids to hear stories full of theatrical fun. It also helps kids understand that people who may not be like them, or "normal," are valuable, potential friends who deserve the same respect as anyone.
 

How a small bookstore's drag queen story hour divided NY community

 

"It's really concerning for us who have been in the movement and fought so hard for our rights," said Michael Sabatino of Yonkers, 72.

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Steven Singleton, 61, of Mount Vernon, is helped by technology teaching assistant Kevin Alvarez as he takes a class called Digital Pathways, at the Family Restoration Project in Mount Vernon Nov. 15, 2022. The class, provided by the STEM Alliance, a non-profit based in Mamaroneck, teaches basic internet skills to formerly incarcerated people.
 
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How can New York close the 'digital divide'? Spend $1B and think local

 

New York expects to spend $1.2 billion to close the 'digital divide,' largely by making broadband accessible and training disconnected people.

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