newyork.statenews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for newyork.statenews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page newyork.statenews.net http://www.newyork.statenews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:39:51 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:39:51 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[New laws to cater for growing migrant population in NYC]]> Both chambers of the New York state Legislature have included coverage for all legislation in their respective budgets.

The bills would update the state's Affordable Care Act Section 1332 waiver to make coverage available for all income-eligibl]]>
http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179301/new-laws-to-cater-for-growing-migrant-population-in-nyc Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:53:10 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179301/new-laws-to-cater-for-growing-migrant-population-in-nyc
<![CDATA[Report: Knicks F OG Anunoby (elbow) to miss more time]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179273/report-knicks-f-og-anunoby-elbow-to-miss-more-time Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:19:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179273/report-knicks-f-og-anunoby-elbow-to-miss-more-time <![CDATA[Judge denies Donald Trump's request to exclude testimony from Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen in hush-money trial]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179047/judge-denies-donald-trump-request-to-exclude-testimony-from-stormy-daniels-michael-cohen-in-hush-money-trial Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:37:05 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179047/judge-denies-donald-trump-request-to-exclude-testimony-from-stormy-daniels-michael-cohen-in-hush-money-trial <![CDATA[Now on the wrong kind of streak, Isles seek turnaround vs. Hurricanes]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179011/now-on-the-wrong-kind-of-streak-isles-seek-turnaround-vs-hurricanes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:19:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179011/now-on-the-wrong-kind-of-streak-isles-seek-turnaround-vs-hurricanes <![CDATA[UN Chief urges Israel to ensure "complete and unfettered access" for humanitarian goods throughout Gaza]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179001/un-chief-urges-israel-to-ensure-complete-and-unfettered-access-for-humanitarian-goods-throughout-gaza Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:03:05 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274179001/un-chief-urges-israel-to-ensure-complete-and-unfettered-access-for-humanitarian-goods-throughout-gaza <![CDATA[Rangers, Jets clash in matchup of East, West powers]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178997/rangers-jets-clash-in-matchup-of-east-west-powers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:55:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178997/rangers-jets-clash-in-matchup-of-east-west-powers <![CDATA[Penguins, Devils out to improve fading playoff hopes]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178992/penguins-devils-out-to-improve-fading-playoff-hopes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:40:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178992/penguins-devils-out-to-improve-fading-playoff-hopes <![CDATA[Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head <![CDATA[New England fishing industry under threat]]> Recreational fishermen in New England say commercial trawlers are threatening the survival of smaller businesses relying on a healthy stock of Atlantic herring.

The small forage fish is vital to both the marine food chain and the region's economy.

Rich Hittinger, first vice president of the Rhode Island Salt]]>
http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178916/new-england-fishing-industry-under-threat Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:56:17 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178916/new-england-fishing-industry-under-threat
<![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[US Supreme Court Weighs NRA Free Speech Fight With New York Official]]> WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether a New York state official can be sued for violating the National Rifle Association's constitutional free speech rights by allegedly pressuring banks and insurers to avoid doing business with the influential group due to its gun rights advocacy.

The NRA is seeking to revive its 2018 lawsuit accusing Maria Vullo, a former superintendent of New York]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178836/us-supreme-court-weighs-nra-free-speech-fight-with-new-york-official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:35:05 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178836/us-supreme-court-weighs-nra-free-speech-fight-with-new-york-official <![CDATA[Old rivals Boston College, Providence meet in NIT opener]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178806/old-rivals-boston-college-providence-meet-in-nit-opener Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:19:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178806/old-rivals-boston-college-providence-meet-in-nit-opener <![CDATA[Cavs sign Marcus Morris to 10-day contract]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178768/cavs-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:40:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178768/cavs-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract <![CDATA[Gold rises slightly ahead of Fed's policy meeting]]> CHICAGO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.

The most active gold contract for April delivery rose 2.80 U.S. dollars, or 0.13 percent, to close at 2,164.30 dollars per ounce.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monetary policy meeting will begin Tuesday morning and end Wednes]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178753/gold-rises-slightly-ahead-of-fed-policy-meeting Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:18:01 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178753/gold-rises-slightly-ahead-of-fed-policy-meeting <![CDATA[Trevor Bauer to face Yankees in Mexico exhibition]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178679/trevor-bauer-to-face-yankees-in-mexico-exhibition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178679/trevor-bauer-to-face-yankees-in-mexico-exhibition <![CDATA[2024 Mock Draft Report 2.0]]> CHARLOTTE - With last week's trade that sent pass-rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants for two draft picks, including this year's second-rounder (39th overall), the Panthers suddenly have more options.

So it's worth taking a look to see who the mock drafters are thinking might be in the neighborhood.

Some of these mock drafts were all from a time when the Giants owned the 39th pick, so their positional]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178674/2024-mock-draft-report-20 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:44:03 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178674/2024-mock-draft-report-20 <![CDATA[Musk mocks Boeing]]> The billionaire shared a screenshot of a satirical story highlighting the mechanical troubles with the US aerospace giant's aircraft

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ribbed US aerospace giant Boeing by sharing a story which jokes that passengers could bring sharp hand tools like screwdrivers aboard their flight]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:56 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing <![CDATA["Initial investigations rule out foul play": Consulate in New York after Indian student dies in Boston]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178484/initial-investigations-rule-out-foul-play-consulate-in-new-york-after-indian-student-dies-in-boston Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:56 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178484/initial-investigations-rule-out-foul-play-consulate-in-new-york-after-indian-student-dies-in-boston <![CDATA[US: Donald Trump faces 'insurmountable difficulties' in securing USD 464 mn bond in civil fraud case]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178481/us-donald-trump-faces-insurmountable-difficulties-in-securing-usd-464-mn-bond-in-civil-fraud-case Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:55 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178481/us-donald-trump-faces-insurmountable-difficulties-in-securing-usd-464-mn-bond-in-civil-fraud-case <![CDATA[Bengals sign DT Sheldon Rankins to two-year deal]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178475/bengals-sign-dt-sheldon-rankins-to-two-year-deal Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:18 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178475/bengals-sign-dt-sheldon-rankins-to-two-year-deal <![CDATA[Authorities seize 750-pound alligator named Albert from New York home]]> https://www.wmur.com/article/authorities-seize-alligator-named-albert-from-new-york-home/60230023 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:05:03 GMT https://www.wmur.com/article/authorities-seize-alligator-named-albert-from-new-york-home/60230023 <![CDATA[Astros RHP Jose Urquidy (forearm) to open season on IL]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178257/astros-rhp-jose-urquidy-forearm-to-open-season-on-il Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:40:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178257/astros-rhp-jose-urquidy-forearm-to-open-season-on-il <![CDATA[NRA to Supreme Court: New York regulators tried to weaken group, violated First Amendment]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - The Supreme Court weighed on Monday whether a New York financial regulator violated the National Rifle Association's First Amendment rights by forcing insurance companies to disassociate themselves from the gun rights group in the wake of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school shooting. 

Justice Samuel Alito, a George W. Bush appointee, summed up the issue before the court: "How do you def]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178856/nra-to-supreme-court-new-york-regulators-tried-to-weaken-group-violated-first-amendment Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:32:50 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178856/nra-to-supreme-court-new-york-regulators-tried-to-weaken-group-violated-first-amendment <![CDATA[Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes]]> MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official's order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities.

http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178849/former-olympian-caitlyn-jenner-backs-new-york-county-ban-on-transgender-female-athletes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:21:40 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274178849/former-olympian-caitlyn-jenner-backs-new-york-county-ban-on-transgender-female-athletes
<![CDATA[Six Exclusive NHL Games this Week on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu]]> Night Falls in the Evening Lands: The Assange Epic took place with more than 600 people attending in person and online. It featured outstanding speakers including former Greece Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis; specialist in human rights, Craig Mokhiber; historian and expert in politics of the United States, Dr Emma Shortis; and a former a]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274175111/yanis-varoufakis-speech--night-falls-in-the-evening-lands-the-assange-epic--9th-march-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:09:51 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274175111/yanis-varoufakis-speech--night-falls-in-the-evening-lands-the-assange-epic--9th-march-2024 <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174756/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:05:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174756/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[Shake up looms for Long Island's power grid]]> New York's state lawmakers are considering a measure that would shake up the way Long Island's power grid operates.

The Long Island Power Authority Public Power Act would make LIPA the sole operator of the grid, ending the long-standing public-private model. Residents feel this model has made communication between ratepayers and their power comp]]>
http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174503/shake-up-looms-for-long-island-power-grid Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:58:29 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174503/shake-up-looms-for-long-island-power-grid
<![CDATA[Cards tab RHP Miles Mikolas as Opening Day starter]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:55:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter <![CDATA[Hurricanes aim to ride momentum into meeting vs. Senators]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174217/hurricanes-aim-to-ride-momentum-into-meeting-vs-senators Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:19:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174217/hurricanes-aim-to-ride-momentum-into-meeting-vs-senators <![CDATA[Dehua porcelain int'l exhibition held at UN]]> UNITED NATIONS, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The "Blanc de Chine -- Dehua Porcelain" international exhibition tour's promotional event was successfully held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on Friday.

The event is part of the exhibition's U.S. leg.

The international tour's promotional event in New York kicked off at Times Square on Thursday and is open to the public from March 15-18.

The]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174178/dehua-porcelain-intl-exhibition-held-at-un Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:44:02 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174178/dehua-porcelain-intl-exhibition-held-at-un <![CDATA[Rangers, Islanders meet with playoff aspirations in mind]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:40:13 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind <![CDATA[Wings aim to remain on right track in matchup with Penguins]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174174/wings-aim-to-remain-on-right-track-in-matchup-with-penguins Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:40:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174174/wings-aim-to-remain-on-right-track-in-matchup-with-penguins <![CDATA[Mexican Congressman Robles Issues Open Letter: "More Urgent than Ever: Stop the Danger of Nuclear War!"]]> (EIRNS)-Congressman Benjamin Robles Montoya of Mexico issued the following "Letter to Current and Former Legislators of the World," on his letterhead of the Chamber of Deputies, LXV Legislature. It is datelined Mexico City, March 13, 2024.

Dear colleagues from around the world:

A year and a half ago, a group of current and former legislators of Mexico and other countries around the world held a ser]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174534/mexican-congressman-robles-issues-open-letter-more-urgent-than-ever-stop-the-danger-of-nuclear-war Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:13:39 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274174534/mexican-congressman-robles-issues-open-letter-more-urgent-than-ever-stop-the-danger-of-nuclear-war <![CDATA[US: Man accused of killing three people in Pennsylvania in custody, say police]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173982/us-man-accused-of-killing-three-people-in-pennsylvania-in-custody-say-police Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:11 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173982/us-man-accused-of-killing-three-people-in-pennsylvania-in-custody-say-police <![CDATA[Noura Al Kaabi leads UAE's delegation to 68th session of UN Commission on Status of Women]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173976/noura-al-kaabi-leads-uae-delegation-to-68th-session-of-un-commission-on-status-of-women Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:08 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173976/noura-al-kaabi-leads-uae-delegation-to-68th-session-of-un-commission-on-status-of-women <![CDATA["Limited and misguided perspective": India tears into Pak for raising Ram Temple, CAA at UNGA]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173969/limited-and-misguided-perspective-india-tears-into-pak-for-raising-ram-temple-caa-at-unga Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:04 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173969/limited-and-misguided-perspective-india-tears-into-pak-for-raising-ram-temple-caa-at-unga <![CDATA[Se espera que Tyron Smith deje a los Cowboys por los Jets]]> Somos Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas - Es el fin de una era para Tyron Smith y los Dallas Cowboys. Las dos partes se reunieron en el NFL Combine 2024, antes Smith convertirse en agente libre, pero no se llego a ningún acuerdo y, como tal, el jugador de 33 anos decidio probar el mercado; y ahora se espera que se una a los New York Jets la proxima temporada, según múltiples informes qu]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173823/se-espera-que-tyron-smith-deje-a-los-cowboys-por-los-jets Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:24:02 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173823/se-espera-que-tyron-smith-deje-a-los-cowboys-por-los-jets <![CDATA[Lakers, Magic prevail again at NBA 2K League's Slam Open]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173739/lakers-magic-prevail-again-at-nba-2k-league-slam-open Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:37 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173739/lakers-magic-prevail-again-at-nba-2k-league-slam-open <![CDATA[Galaxy, St. Louis City have taken similar paths to matchup]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173735/galaxy-st-louis-city-have-taken-similar-paths-to-matchup Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:13 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173735/galaxy-st-louis-city-have-taken-similar-paths-to-matchup <![CDATA[Dynamo seek first win of season, take on surging Timbers]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173732/dynamo-seek-first-win-of-season-take-on-surging-timbers Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:54 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173732/dynamo-seek-first-win-of-season-take-on-surging-timbers <![CDATA[Whitecaps looking to add to point streak, face FC Dallas]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173730/whitecaps-looking-to-add-to-point-streak-face-fc-dallas Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:42 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173730/whitecaps-looking-to-add-to-point-streak-face-fc-dallas <![CDATA[Reports: Jets sign former Cowboys LT Tyron Smith]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173706/reports-jets-sign-former-cowboys-lt-tyron-smith Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:57 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173706/reports-jets-sign-former-cowboys-lt-tyron-smith <![CDATA[Stingy Knicks take on high-powered Kings]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:57 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings <![CDATA[Yanks' Nestor Cortes to start Opening Day with Gerrit Cole out]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173595/yanks-nestor-cortes-to-start-opening-day-with-gerrit-cole-out Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:20 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173595/yanks-nestor-cortes-to-start-opening-day-with-gerrit-cole-out <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[Wagner, Banchero lift red-hot Magic past Raptors]]> TORONTO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Franz Wagner scored a team-high 19 points and All-Star forward Paolo Banchero added 17 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists to help the Orlando Magic take down Toronto Raptors 113-103 on Friday night.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs added 16 points and big man Wendell Carter Jr finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Reserves Cole Anthony and Johnathan Isaac also chipped in with 12 ]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173569/wagner-banchero-lift-red-hot-magic-past-raptors Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:28 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173569/wagner-banchero-lift-red-hot-magic-past-raptors <![CDATA[Feature: Spirit of Flying Tigers essential for sound China-U.S. relations]]> by Xinhua writers Yang Shilong, Xu Xingtang

NEW YORK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The enduring spirit of the Flying Tigers, a microcosm of long-lasting friendship between the Chinese and American peoples, is crucial for sound steady growth of one of the world's paramount bilateral relationships.

This sentiment was echoed by speakers at the "Sino-American Friendship in Guangxi" photo exhibition opening earlier th]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173567/feature-spirit-of-flying-tigers-essential-for-sound-china-us-relations Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:19 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173567/feature-spirit-of-flying-tigers-essential-for-sound-china-us-relations <![CDATA[Modern dance featuring China's poet Su Dongpo staged in New York]]> NEW YORK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The contemporary operatic dance "Dongpo: Life in Poems" greeted the audience at Lincoln Center in New York City on Friday, following its U.S. premiere at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.

The latest work by the well-known choreographer Shen Wei, the dance revolves around 12 original poems by Su Dongpo, incorporating traditional Chinese music and calligraph]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173565/modern-dance-featuring-china-poet-su-dongpo-staged-in-new-york Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:12 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173565/modern-dance-featuring-china-poet-su-dongpo-staged-in-new-york <![CDATA[India condemns all forms of religiophobia...: Ruchira Kamboj as UN adopts resolution on 'Measures to combat Islamophobia']]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173541/india-condemns-all-forms-of-religiophobia-ruchira-kamboj-as-un-adopts-resolution-on-measures-to-combat-islamophobia Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:28:43 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274173541/india-condemns-all-forms-of-religiophobia-ruchira-kamboj-as-un-adopts-resolution-on-measures-to-combat-islamophobia <![CDATA[America Is Getting Green for Its Largest St. Patrick's Day Parades]]> NEW YORK - St. Patrick's Day parades across the U.S. are going on Saturday, promising to turn a river green in the Midwest, commemorate a big anniversary in the South and put forth the first female leader of a major beer company as a grand marshal of the New York parade that predates the nation's founding.

The holiday commemorates Ireland's patron saint and was popularized largely by Irish Catholic immigrants. Wh]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170655/america-is-getting-green-for-its-largest-st-patrick-day-parades Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:35:12 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170655/america-is-getting-green-for-its-largest-st-patrick-day-parades <![CDATA[Armaments purchase hit by Biden's 1% defense budget increase]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, President Joe Biden's overall U.S. defense and national security budget request was released, totaling just one percent higher than in 2023.

This level will cause a slowdown in spending on a wide range of programs and delay efforts to rebuild weapons stocks depleted by the Ukraine and Israel conflicts.

The $895 billion national security budget request is the outcome of a two-yea]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170527/armaments-purchase-hit-by-biden-1-defense-budget-increase Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:00:51 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170527/armaments-purchase-hit-by-biden-1-defense-budget-increase <![CDATA[Home Price Key Reason Some Voters Frustrated by US Economy]]> WASHINGTON - Lori Shelton can't fathom ever having the money to buy a home - and that's a major reason why so many voters feel down on the economy ahead of this year's presidential election.

Shelton, 67, drives an Uber to help pay rent in Aurora, Colorado. An advance on her pay covered her apartment's security deposit. But it also cut into her next paycheck, leaving her bank account dangerously low when the rent ]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170170/home-price-key-reason-some-voters-frustrated-by-us-economy Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:05:22 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170170/home-price-key-reason-some-voters-frustrated-by-us-economy <![CDATA[Tyron Smith expected to depart Cowboys for Jets]]> Patrik Walker

FRISCO, Texas - It is indeed the end of an era for Tyron Smith and the Dallas Cowboys. The two sides met at the 2024 NFL Combine, ahead of Smith's trek into free agency, but no deal was agreed to and, as such, the 33-year-old chose to test the market; and he's now expected to join the New York Jets next season - per multiple reports that include NFL.com.

It is reportedly a on]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170102/tyron-smith-expected-to-depart-cowboys-for-jets Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170102/tyron-smith-expected-to-depart-cowboys-for-jets <![CDATA[Matt Hennessy: 'So excited to be home']]> Owen Boyle

Matt Hennessy had goosebumps when he drove past Lincoln Financial Field on his way to making his signing with the Eagles official.

"Philly is like a second home for me," Hennessy said.

The offensive lineman played his college football at Temple University in North Philadelphia. Hennessy is familiar with the friendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field, having played his home games there wi]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170058/matt-hennessy-so-excited-to-be-home Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:12:12 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274170058/matt-hennessy-so-excited-to-be-home <![CDATA[Legion, Thieves prevail in CDL Major 2 qualifiers]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:20:33 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers <![CDATA[Columbus hosting New York Red Bulls in first-place battle]]> (Photo credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)

Two of the five teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference square off on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Columbus to take on the reigning MLS Cup champion Crew.

Both teams enter the weekend with 2-0-1 records and seven points, which puts them in a tie for first with Inter Miami, Montreal and Toronto.

It will be the fifth ga]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:43:48 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle <![CDATA[Intolerance, xenophobia, hate speech fuelling increase in hate crimes, conflict: UNGA President]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169762/intolerance-xenophobia-hate-speech-fuelling-increase-in-hate-crimes-conflict-unga-president Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:35:56 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169762/intolerance-xenophobia-hate-speech-fuelling-increase-in-hate-crimes-conflict-unga-president <![CDATA[Lorenzo Insigne leads surprising Toronto FC against NYCFC]]> (Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports)

Toronto FC can continue their surprising unbeaten start to the new season when they visit New York City FC on Saturday night.

Toronto (2-0-1, 7 points) has won its last two matches 1-0 on goals from Italian national team star Lorenzo Insigne and is the only team left in MLS that has yet to concede a goal in its first season under coach John Herdman.

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<![CDATA[Late-game issues could be a hurdle again for Pacers vs. Nets]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:56:00 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets <![CDATA[US: Judge pushes back Trump's 'hush money' trial by 30 days]]> Washington, DC [US], March 16 (ANI): The judge overseeing former US President Donald Trump's 'hush money' trial delayed it by 30 days after new evidence was turned over to the parties, The Hill reported.

Jury selection was set to begin on March 25, which would have marked Trump's first criminal trial. However, judge Juan Merchan agreed to delay the trial after prosecutors consented to the one-month delay.

T]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169630/us-judge-pushes-back-trump-hush-money-trial-by-30-days Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:14:00 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169630/us-judge-pushes-back-trump-hush-money-trial-by-30-days <![CDATA[Playoff outsiders Flames, Canadiens striving to improve chances]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169628/playoff-outsiders-flames-canadiens-striving-to-improve-chances Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:07:34 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169628/playoff-outsiders-flames-canadiens-striving-to-improve-chances <![CDATA[Trump ordered CIA operation against China report]]> The social media influencing campaign was intended to foster ?paranoia? among top leaders in Beijing, Reuters reported

Former US President Donald Trump authorized a secret CIA influence campaign aimed at smearing the Chinese government and turning public opinion against its leaders, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing ex-officials with knowledge of the operation.

According to the report, t]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169572/trump-ordered-cia-operation-against-china-report Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:13:09 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169572/trump-ordered-cia-operation-against-china-report <![CDATA[Panthers out to continue success over rival Lightning]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:55:39 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning <![CDATA[Cocoa giants scaling back production Reuters]]> Experts have attributed the shortages in Cote D?Ivoire and Ghana, which produce more than half of the world's cocoa, to extreme weather

The world's largest cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, have halted or scaled down processing in major plants amid soaring bean costs, Reuters reported on Thursday, saying the situation has led to a global hike in chocolate prices.

The t]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274168906/cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:13:03 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274168906/cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters <![CDATA[Rangers, Penguins pushing for every possible point]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:18 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point <![CDATA[U.S. records about 20,000 deaths from flu this season: CDC]]> LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Xinhua) -- There have been at least 29 million flu illnesses, 320,000 hospitalizations, and 20,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to the latest data released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some parts of the country.

Thirteen influenza-as]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274167920/us-records-about-20000-deaths-from-flu-this-season-cdc Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:58:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274167920/us-records-about-20000-deaths-from-flu-this-season-cdc <![CDATA[Muslim Council of Elders programme spotlights 'Humanitarian Stories with Youth']]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274167411/muslim-council-of-elders-programme-spotlights-humanitarian-stories-with-youth Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:46 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274167411/muslim-council-of-elders-programme-spotlights-humanitarian-stories-with-youth <![CDATA[African cocoa giants scaling back production Reuters]]> Experts have attributed the shortages in Cote D?Ivoire and Ghana, which produce more than half of the world's cocoa, to extreme weather

The world's largest cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, have halted or scaled down processing in major plants amid soaring bean costs, Reuters reported on Thursday, saying the situation has led to a global hike in chocolate prices.

The t]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166855/african-cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:30 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166855/african-cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters <![CDATA[Moscow sanctions over 200 Americans for Russophobia]]> The entry ban targets US policymakers, business people, journalists and academics

Russia has put 227 US citizens on its entry blacklist, including State Department spokesman Matthew Miller and other high ranking officials, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

According to a statement published on its website, the ban is a response to the "ever-expanding" sanctions imposed by U]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166827/moscow-sanctions-over-200-americans-for-russophobia Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:19 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166827/moscow-sanctions-over-200-americans-for-russophobia <![CDATA[Islanders looking to snap scoring slump vs. Senators]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166513/islanders-looking-to-snap-scoring-slump-vs-senators Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:12 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166513/islanders-looking-to-snap-scoring-slump-vs-senators <![CDATA[Rays bring back RHP Jake Odorizzi on minor league deal]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal <![CDATA[Broncos to bargain bin: QB Russell Wilson officially joins Steelers]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165826/broncos-to-bargain-bin-qb-russell-wilson-officially-joins-steelers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:40:06 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165826/broncos-to-bargain-bin-qb-russell-wilson-officially-joins-steelers <![CDATA[Creep cop canned]]> Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

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<![CDATA[New York judge grants last-minute delay in Trump's hush money criminal trial]]> MANHATTAN (CN) - A New York judge on Friday delayed Donald Trump's upcoming Manhattan criminal trial, pushing off the start date from March 25 to at least mid-April after the former president's legal team requested more time to sift through newly-released evidence.

On Thursday, Manhattan prosecutors told the court that they "UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) meets in March each year to address the widespread inequalities, violence, and discrimination women continue to face.

Several ESCR-Net members joined demonstrations that]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165852/rally-at-the-united-nations-in-new-york-for-csw68 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:41:35 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165852/rally-at-the-united-nations-in-new-york-for-csw68 <![CDATA[5 Things to Know About Vikings New QB Sam Darnold]]> Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn. - Sam Darnold agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday as the 2024 new league year began.

Darnold most recently served as the 49ers backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy. When San Francisco clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, the team elected to rest Purdy in the regular-season finale and started Darnold. He was 16-]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165212/5-things-to-know-about-vikings-new-qb-sam-darnold Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:24 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165212/5-things-to-know-about-vikings-new-qb-sam-darnold <![CDATA[Can't hold gunmakers liable for gun violence, rules US judge]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: On March 8, U.S. District Judge Mary K. Dimke rejected a challenge to a Washington state law, one of three bills signed by Democratic Governor Jay Inslee in 2023 to address gun violence, that allows for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain circumstances.

The new law requires the industry to exercise reasonable controls in making, selling, and marketing weapons, including preventing guns]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165153/cant-hold-gunmakers-liable-for-gun-violence-rules-us-judge Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:30:26 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165153/cant-hold-gunmakers-liable-for-gun-violence-rules-us-judge <![CDATA[Saquon Barkley: 'I feel like I'm a special player']]> Chris McPherson

His mindset is one of starting over, beginning anew, joining a football team that has been on the opposite sideline for six seasons. Pulling on his Philadelphia Eagles hoodie was, running back Saquon Barkley admitted on Thursday at his introductory press conference at the NovaCare Complex, a "little bit different," but in a very, very good way.

"From watching them from afar, you know what t]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165082/saquon-barkley-i-feel-like-im-a-special-player Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:12:23 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165082/saquon-barkley-i-feel-like-im-a-special-player <![CDATA[Jets Re-Sign P Thomas Morstead]]> Green & White’s Veteran Led the League in Punts Inside the 10-Yard Line Last Season John Pullano

The Jets have re-signed punter Thomas Morstead.

Morstead (6-4, 225) signed with Jets last April for his second stint in New York after playing in 7 games for the Green & White in 2021. At 37 years old and in his 15th season in the NFL last season, the veteran kicker was as sharp as ever leading the leag]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165050/jets-re-sign-p-thomas-morstead Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:56:13 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165050/jets-re-sign-p-thomas-morstead <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Brayden Point's 6 points lead Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:25:07 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[5 things to know about new Packers S Xavier McKinney]]> Recorded nine INTs in four years with Giants and can line up anywhere Mike Spofford

GREEN BAY - The Packers signed free-agent safety Xavier McKinney to fill their biggest roster hole heading into 2024.

Here are five things to know about McKinney, who immediately becomes Green Bay's No. 1 safety in new coordinator Jeff Hafley's defense:

He was considered the top safety available in a loaded m]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165023/5-things-to-know-about-new-packers-s-xavier-mckinney Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:12:10 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165023/5-things-to-know-about-new-packers-s-xavier-mckinney <![CDATA[VP Urges UNCSW to Reverse Decision on Removal of Iran]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian vice president for women and family affairs called on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) to reverse its unjust decision to remove Iran from the commission.

- Politics news -

The push to remove Iran from the women's forum -a part of the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)- was initiated by the US in November 2022, after riots hit Iran over the]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165002/vp-urges-uncsw-to-reverse-decision-on-removal-of-iran Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:37:09 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274165002/vp-urges-uncsw-to-reverse-decision-on-removal-of-iran <![CDATA[Magic, Lakers earn tight wins in NBA 2K League's Slam Open]]> http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274164969/magic-lakers-earn-tight-wins-in-nba-2k-league-slam-open Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:55:18 GMT http://www.newyork.statenews.net/news/274164969/magic-lakers-earn-tight-wins-in-nba-2k-league-slam-open