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#SilverAlert Gary James, Male/Black/77-year-old from Findlay Avenue and East 167th Street in The Bronx. The missing has dementia and Alzheimer's and may be in need of medical attention. Call 911 if seen. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/64JfNrRYo8
A federal judge ordered the public disclosure of the identities of more than 150 people mentioned in a mountain of court documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, saying most of the names were already public and most had not objected to the release
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“This politically motivated decision is just the beginning of this process, not the end...As Albany and Washington Democrats seek to gerrymander the congressional lines in the coming weeks, there will undoubtedly be further legal action," -@lawler4ny
"Today's redistricting decision will ensure all New Yorkers are fairly and equitably represented by elected officials...district lines should be drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission. ” -Gov. Hochul & AG James
“Voters overwhelmingly approved the representation and districts they had in 2022. I can’t help but feel this redistricting case was built on bad-faith arguments designed with a desire to win back lost seats from 2022,” @AnilBeephanjr on redistricting
Heading here now to help @News12BX, but our area is also impacted. Metro-North Hudson Line service is suspended between Grand Central and Spuyten Duyvil.
All people have been evacuated from the partially collapsed building at 1915 Billingsley Terrace, Bronx. The building has 47 residential units and 6 businesses. Search for potential victims ongoing.
I have been briefed on the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed State emergency services personnel to assist in response efforts.
New Yorkers: please follow directions from law enforcement and other first responders working to keep the community safe.
BOWMAN CHARGED: Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman was charged Wednesday with a misdemeanor for triggering a fire alarm as lawmakers scrambled to pass a funding bill before a government shutdown deadline in September.
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I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region.
Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.
From Assemblyman @KarlBrabenec: "My heart goes out to the victims of the bus crash that occurred on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda today as well as to their families and loved ones."
Assembleyman @JohnMikulin: "When a parent puts their child on a school bus, their entire heart drives off on that bus and today every parent's worst nightmare has become reality."
State Sen. @JamesSkoufis: "This group of students set out today without any inclination of what lay ahead; their lives, and the lives of their families, will never be the same."
From @MassapequaPS: "...we will be reaching out to the Farmingdale administration to offer assistance...we should be aware that our students may need additional support ...as they may have connections to students on this bus. Our counseling and support services are available..."
BREAKING: prayers pouring in from people all over Long Island and the Hudson Valley. I have it all in the Alert Center as part of comprehensive team coverage with News 12 Hudson Valley & Long Island. We'll have updates for you all night. https://t.co/o3tnI1t6tj