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Newyork
Peter Shapiro, Political Groundbreaker in New Jersey, Dies at 71
He bucked the Democratic machine to become the youngest member of the state’s General Assembly and reformed government as the first Essex County executive.
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News
How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?
Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.
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US
A Quiet Maine County Braces for the Eclipse. ‘Where Are 20,000 People Going to Pee?’
For generations, visitors to Maine have flocked east to the rocky coastline, with its lobster boats and crashing waves, or west to ski resorts, peaceful lakes and mountains. Few ever set foot in Aroostook County, a remote northern expanse where ...
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Newyork
In N.Y. Suburbs, Republicans Seek Edge by Targeting Transgender Athletes
A debate over transgender women and girls in sports in Nassau County spurred a legal fight, a visit from Caitlyn Jenner and a mixed response from residents.
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Newyork
Tammy Murphy Wins Crucial Support in Her Bid for U.S. Senate
The first lady of New Jersey won the endorsement of Democrats in Bergen County on Monday night, beating her closest primary rival, Representative Andy Kim.
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Newyork
Long Island County Bans Transgender Athletes in Executive Order
The ban would prohibit teams that include transgender athletes from using Nassau County facilities. It is the latest effort in a nationwide push to limit participation in women’s sports.
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Newyork
How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature
In a rare bit of political good news in the final days of 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has signed into law legislation aimed at increasing voter turnout. For so many people, the temptation to tune out in this moment of uninspiring politics is ...
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Newyork
A Senate Candidate Accused of Nepotism Has Another Edge: The Ballot
Tammy Murphy is backed by some New Jersey Democratic leaders who have incentives to stay in the good graces of her husband, Gov. Philip D. Murphy. The state’s election rules give them enormous power.
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US
El Paso County Sues Texas in a Bid to Block New Migrant Arrest Law
The county said the sweeping new law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, violated the Constitution and would result in thousands of arrests in El Paso alone.
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US
In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum
Lubbock County, home to more than 300,000 near the New Mexico border, has become the fourth and largest Texas county to bar travel assistance for abortions.