The New York Court of Appeals tossed out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map, ruling that it was an unconstitutional power grab intended to elect more Democrats. The court—the highest in New York—sided with lower courts in saying that three maps backed by Democrats were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. The judges, in a 4–3 ruling, ordered a special master to…
New York High Court Rejects Democrat-Drawn Redistricting Maps
April 27, 2022
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New York, California Transit Systems Keeping Mask Mandates in Place
April 19, 2022
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At least four transit systems in New York and California are continuing to require masks even after a federal judge struck down the nationwide mandate for mass transportation systems. People must continue wearing masks while riding subways or in airports in New York, agencies confirmed to The Epoch Times. Mass transit riders in Los Angeles…
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Challenge From Teachers
April 18, 2022
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a New York City vaccine mandate challenge from teachers, meaning the mandate will be allowed to stand. The nation’s high court rejected the case (pdf) without comment and provided no indication that any of the justices would take it. The four teachers, who said the COVID-19-related…
Supreme Court Won’t Hear COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Challenge From NYC Teachers
April 18, 2022
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused on April 18 to hear a New York City vaccine mandate challenge from teachers, meaning the mandate will be allowed to stand. The nation’s high court rejected the case (pdf) without comment and provided no indication that any of the justices would take it. The four teachers, who said the…
Supreme Court Declines New York’s Challenge to Trump-Era Federal Cap on State and Local Tax Deductions
April 18, 2022
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The Supreme Court decided on April 18 not to hear an appeal from New York and three other Democrat-dominated northeastern states that were challenging the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions imposed by President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax law. The case is New York v. Yellen, court file 21-966. Janet Yellen was being…
New York Approves $4.5 Billion Transmission Line Delivering Hydropower From Canada
April 15, 2022
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The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved plans for a $4.5 billion transmission line by Montreal-based public utility Hydro-Québec that will deliver Canadian hydropower to the Big Apple. According to officials, the 339-mile Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) will begin delivering 1,250 megawatts of hydropower, created by dams in Canada, to New York City by 2025. Officials…
Frank James, Suspect in New York Subway Shooting, Taken Into Custody
The suspect in the New York City subway shooting was arrested on April 13. Frank James was stopped at 1:42 p.m. at the corner of St. Mark’s Place and First Avenue in the borough of Manhattan by New York police officers. A tipster alerted police to the location of James, New York Police Commissioner Keechant…
Frank James Now a Suspect in New York Subway Shooting
The man authorities deemed April 12 as a person of interest in a shooting that took place earlier in the day on the New York City subway is now a suspect, Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday. “We have now upgraded the person of interest to being a suspect,” Adams said on WYNC, according to…
New York Lt. Gov. Charged for Allegedly Engaging in Bribery Scheme
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been charged with allegedly participating in a scheme that saw the Democrat get campaign contributions in exchange for wielding his official authority to get money for a nonprofit. Benjamin “abused his authority as a New York State senator, engaging in a bribery scheme using public funds for his…
De Blasio Used ‘Extrinsic Evidence’ to Cancel Trump Golf Course Contract, Judge Rules
April 9, 2022
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A New York Supreme Court judge ruled that New York City cannot void the golf course contract with Trump Organization, saying former mayor Bill de Blasio was interpreting the contract in a way not as written. The de Blasio administration notified Trump Organization on Jan. 15, 2021, that they were terminating the company’s license for…
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