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Tougher Penalties in NY for Assaulting Retail Workers
Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn) claims victory as her bill was signed into law Sunday by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill elevates an assault of a retail worker to a Class D felony in the Second Degree. The proposal recently included in the state budget will go into effect in October.
Senate Moves to Pass "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act"
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced a bill that would prevent any campus Hamas-sympathizers arrested and convicted of a crime stemming from anti-Israel protests from receiving any student loan bailout from taxpayers.
Analysis: GOP Eats Their Own, While Democrats Dig In and Defend.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife charging bribery, conspiracy, unlawful foreign influences, and money laundering. The Cuellars are alleged to have accepted nearly $600,000 in this scheme.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Queens housing facility accused of privacy violations and neglect
Christopher Mungin has filed a lawsuit against multiple entities including the City of New York DSS/HRA/DHS over alleged civil rights violations at a transitional housing facility in Queens County.
Richmond Pharmacy sues Richmond University Medical Center over business dispute
Richmond Specialty Script Inc., which operates as Richmond Pharmacy, is suing Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), alleging improper business practices and breach of trust. The defendants include RUMC in its capacity as both landlord and participant in a federal drug pricing program.