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After Hochul’s administration agreed, a federal judge finalized a deal last week that will likely suspend New York’s all-electric building law for at least a year.
Just a few weeks earlier, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
Just a few weeks earlier, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
Why Did Hochul Back Down on New York's Gas Ban?
Just last month, the state argued in court that it couldn’t halt the all-electric buildings law even if it wanted to. Then it abruptly changed course.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
After Hochul’s administration agreed, a federal judge finalized a deal last week that will likely suspend New York’s all-electric building law for at least a year.
Just a few weeks earlier, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
Just a few weeks earlier, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
NEW: After Hochul’s administration agreed, a federal judge approved a deal last week that will likely suspend New York’s all-electric building law for at least a year.
Just last month, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
Just last month, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
Why Did Hochul Back Down on New York's Gas Ban?
Just last month, the state argued in court that it couldn’t halt the all-electric buildings law even if it wanted to. Then it abruptly changed course.
nysfocus.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
NEW: After Hochul’s administration agreed, a federal judge approved a deal last week that will likely suspend New York’s all-electric building law for at least a year.
Just last month, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
Just last month, the state argued that delaying the gas ban would cause “irreparable harm."
What if we told you that the Trump administration has access to tens of thousands of flimsy local gang database entries, and there could be untold numbers of Kilmar Ábrego Garcias out there?
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November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What if we told you that the Trump administration has access to tens of thousands of flimsy local gang database entries, and there could be untold numbers of Kilmar Ábrego Garcias out there?
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At least 15 people have been taken into federal immigration custody this year after Cheektowaga police called Border Patrol, according to documents obtained by @nysfocus.bsky.social. Five of the arrests started with a call to police by Macy’s security guards.
How a Brush With Mall Security Can Lead to Arrest by Border Patrol
In at least one case, police may have violated a state court ruling prohibiting local law enforcement from conducting civil immigration enforcement.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
At least 15 people have been taken into federal immigration custody this year after Cheektowaga police called Border Patrol, according to documents obtained by @nysfocus.bsky.social. Five of the arrests started with a call to police by Macy’s security guards.
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NEW: For one western New York man, an ongoing 10-month stint in federal immigration detention began with a suburban ritual: browsing at a mall department store.
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How a Brush With Mall Security Can Lead to Arrest by Border Patrol
In at least one case, police may have violated a state court ruling prohibiting local law enforcement from conducting civil immigration enforcement.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
NEW: For one western New York man, an ongoing 10-month stint in federal immigration detention began with a suburban ritual: browsing at a mall department store.
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New York Focus is seeking a full-time politics reporter to help lead our coverage of New York state politics in a pivotal moment.
You’ll have your work cut out for you in 2026.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New York Focus is seeking a full-time politics reporter to help lead our coverage of New York state politics in a pivotal moment.
You’ll have your work cut out for you in 2026.
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The conservative Democrat is sounding more like her progressive colleagues as she tries to protect immigrant constituents from the Trump administration. nysfocus.com/2025/11/19/s...
Crossing Coalitions on the New York City Council
The conservative Democrat is sounding more like her progressive colleagues as she tries to protect immigrant constituents from the Trump administration.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The conservative Democrat is sounding more like her progressive colleagues as she tries to protect immigrant constituents from the Trump administration. nysfocus.com/2025/11/19/s...
An officer bungled a teen rape case. The victim was abused again.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
An officer bungled a teen rape case. The victim was abused again.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
The federal government promised to release $3.7 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by the end of November.
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
Heating Assistance Still on Hold as Federal Government Reopens
Federal HEAP funding will not reach New Yorkers until at least November 24, state officials say.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The federal government promised to release $3.7 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by the end of November.
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
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my lil' story on public media in NY hits the big screen 😮 nysfocus.com/2025/07/30/p...
Our reporting on federal cuts to public media was featured on @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver!
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
November 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
my lil' story on public media in NY hits the big screen 😮 nysfocus.com/2025/07/30/p...
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I’ll be on Radio Catskill’s The Local Edition around 6 pm this evening talking about the delays to HEAP. Tune in: wjffradio.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I’ll be on Radio Catskill’s The Local Edition around 6 pm this evening talking about the delays to HEAP. Tune in: wjffradio.org
Read our story: nysfocus.com/2025/07/30/p...
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Our reporting on federal cuts to public media was featured on @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver!
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our reporting on federal cuts to public media was featured on @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver!
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Without our reporting, there's a decent chance this lifesaving program never gets implemented. For people waiting for organs, the absence of this journalism could have been a death sentence.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Without our reporting, there's a decent chance this lifesaving program never gets implemented. For people waiting for organs, the absence of this journalism could have been a death sentence.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Update: The federal government promised to release $3.7 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by the end of November.
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
Heating Assistance Still on Hold as Federal Government Reopens
Federal HEAP funding will not reach New Yorkers until at least November 24, state officials say.
nysfocus.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Update: The federal government promised to release $3.7 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by the end of November.
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
If New York receives its share of the funds by then, it will open program applications next week.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
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LIHEAP update! Feds promise to send states $3.7 billion by the end of this week, matching last year’s funding levels. If that comes through, NY promises to open applications next week.
So no HEAP for Thanksgiving, but relief is in sight. nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
So no HEAP for Thanksgiving, but relief is in sight. nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
Heating Assistance Still on Hold as Federal Government Reopens
Federal HEAP funding will not reach New Yorkers until at least November 24, state officials say.
nysfocus.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
LIHEAP update! Feds promise to send states $3.7 billion by the end of this week, matching last year’s funding levels. If that comes through, NY promises to open applications next week.
So no HEAP for Thanksgiving, but relief is in sight. nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
So no HEAP for Thanksgiving, but relief is in sight. nysfocus.com/2025/11/15/t...
How is local law enforcement in New York working with ICE?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
How is local law enforcement in New York working with ICE?
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to resume reviewing protection requests from young immigrants who suffered abuse or neglect, finding it violated federal law when it abruptly stopped doing so earlier this year.
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Judge Says Feds Illegally Ended Protections for Abused Immigrant Youth
The ruling allows young immigrants who have suffered abuse and neglect to apply for protections from deportation — at least for now.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to resume reviewing protection requests from young immigrants who suffered abuse or neglect, finding it violated federal law when it abruptly stopped doing so earlier this year.
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Last month, Trump insinuated that he’d send troops to “clean up” the country’s biggest city if Mamdani won the election.
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What Can Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do if Trump Sends National Guards to NYC?
State officials and local activists may be more influential, but the mayor still has a role to play.
nysfocus.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Last month, Trump insinuated that he’d send troops to “clean up” the country’s biggest city if Mamdani won the election.
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
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If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard.
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What Can Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do if Trump Sends National Guards to NYC?
State officials and local activists may be more influential, but the mayor still has a role to play.
nysfocus.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard.
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Last month, Trump insinuated that he’d send troops to “clean up” the country’s biggest city if Mamdani won the election.
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What Can Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do if Trump Sends National Guards to NYC?
State officials and local activists may be more influential, but the mayor still has a role to play.
nysfocus.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Last month, Trump insinuated that he’d send troops to “clean up” the country’s biggest city if Mamdani won the election.
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” Mamdani said.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard.
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What Can Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do if Trump Sends National Guards to NYC?
State officials and local activists may be more influential, but the mayor still has a role to play.
nysfocus.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard.
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...