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New York State Senate Rejects Hector LaSalle As Chief Judge Of The State Court Of Appeals
Gov. Kathy Hochul suffered a big political defeat Wednesday as the state Senate rejected her pick to lead New York's highest court.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul suffered a big political defeat Wednesday as the state Senate rejected her pick to lead New York's highest court.

In a meeting Tuesday, Adams told principals to hold weekly meetings with police commanders to get ahead of any possible threats.
If it wasn't for two good Samaritans, that man says he may not be alive today.
A New Jersey high school is looking to bridge the gap between police and students of color through a basketball game.
Food and clothing will be handed out at P.S. 20, the Anna Silver School, on Essex Street to those seeking asylum in the city.
"She loved life. She was the happiest kid. Everybody loved her," Michael Kuch said Thursday.
Drivers and riders are urged to plan ahead and consider allowing for extra travel time.
CBS2's Jessica Moore caught up with two of the symphony's stars to talk about their historic achievement.
It was a night of togetherness at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield.
Neighbors tell CBS2's Alecia Reid there are constant accidents on that corner.
According to the city's health department, the transmission of mpox has remained very low for two consecutive months.
Police say back in 2016 she fed her friend cheesecake laced with a Russian drug so she could steal her identity and her property.
It happened at around 8:30 a.m. on Passaic Avenue. No children were on board and no one was inside the house.
Video was released Friday from a police chase in Old Bridge that ended in a crash and killed an innocent driver.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and the MTA report a drop in subway crime from the fall to now.
The four videos were taken from police body cameras and street surveillance cameras.
A moment doesn't go by when Gwen Carr doesn't think about her son, who died in the hospital after being placed in a chokehold by NYC police.
The township is teaming up with college students to transform vacant storefronts into pop-up art displays, hoping to attract entrepreneurs.
CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke with Dalvanie K. Powell, president of the United Probation Officers Association, a group of 741 officers.
The elevator will improve access for all commuters, especially those with disabilities.