Johan Sheridan
@jonpaladin.bsky.social
Digital Political Reporter https://www.news10.com/author/johan-sheridan/
Hochul pushes $4.5B statewide #childcare expansion to combat $13.6B drain
Is universal childcare coming to New York?
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a multi-billion dollar plan to expand subsidized childcare and prekindergarten access across New York State to alleviate the economic burden on working families.
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New York's @governor.ny.gov, @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social decry cuts to #Medicare Part D, warn of 40% price hikes
Seniors in New York could face 40% premium spikes when Trump cuts Medicare subsidies
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are opposing the Trump administration’s plan to end Medicare Part D subsidies by the end of 2026, warning that the move will…
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Judge blocks enforcement on New York's ban on #ICE wearing masks, rejects challenge to 287(g)s
A federal judge blocked New York's ban on masked ICE agents, but upheld the law removing federal immigration enforcement from local jails
A federal judge upheld a New York State law banning local police from acting as federal immigration agents while blocking a separate measure intended to prevent officers from wearing masks.
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New York joins lawsuit against forced labor #tariffs
New York sues the White House over tariffs again
New York joined more than two dozen other states in suing the Trump administration to block new tariffs on international trade that officials claim violate federal law and harm state economies.
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Inside New York's multistate lawsuit over sharing #TANF data
New York sues to stop the feds from sharing private welfare data
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined several other state leaders in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block a federal rule that would allow the sharing of private perso…
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Hochul to crack down on rogue #GunSales as federal government floats rollbacks
Hochul to crack down on rogue gun sales as federal government floats rollbacks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to reinstate a regional task force and introduce state legislation to counter recent federal firearm rule changes.
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New @sunyofficial.bsky.social/@uupinfo.bsky.social deal sets raises and AI protections
SUNY workers negotiated a new labor contract
Employees at the State University of New York approved a new five-year labor contract featuring annual raises and landmark workplace protections against artificial intelligence.
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New York finalizes #SafeForKidsAct
What do social media companies have to do by 2027 under the SAFE for Kids Act?
New York finalized regulations for the SAFE for Kids Act, which prohibits tech companies from providing algorithm-driven content and late-night notifications to minors without parental consent.
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NY farm #disaster relief approved by USDA after FEMA denies blizzard aid
NY farmers getting federal disaster relief from USDA after FEMA denial
Federal officials approved emergency loans on July 23 for New York farmers devastated by spring freezes, despite recent denials of disaster aid for a deadly winter snowstorm affecting downstate are…
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DiNapoli warns NY child #homelessness rate doubles national average
NY's housing crisis: State sued over rent aid while Homelessness soars
Although New York State saw an overall decrease in its homeless population in 2025, homelessness rose in 17 of 25 regions, prompting a class-action lawsuit against the state over outdated public as…
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NY joins lawsuit on #EPA refrigerant rollbacks, weakened emissions rules
NY sued the EPA, and your groceries and HAV bills are at stake
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general sued the federal government on Tuesday to challenge the EPA’s rollback of greenhouse gas limits on certai…
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AG scores $417K from #Newburgh landlords @newyorkstateag.bsky.social
Newburgh landlords to pay $417K after claims of dirty, freezing apartments
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $417,697 settlement with the owners of The Kenney Apartments in Newburgh to address severe code violations and provide rent refunds to tenants.
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DOJ and New York State in federal court over ICE #maskban, police cooperation
Will ICE agents be charged in NY? Inside the DOJ’s fight to keep masks on federal immigration officers
Federal prosecutors are seeking a court order to block new New York state regulations that prohibit law enforcement agents from wearing masks and terminate local cooperation agreements with U.S. Im…
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Judge grants New York's request to pause $110B Paramount-Warner #merger
$110 billion Hollywood merger paused after AG Letitia James sued over cable, movie prices
A federal judge issued an emergency temporary restraining order halting the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery while an antitrust lawsuit brought …
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Judge: Trump admin can't cut millions in grants to #NewYork
Federal judge thaws millions for New York
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal grants to New York and 23 other states, ruling that the government cannot unilaterally cancel allocated funds by si…
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New York balances the books by building debt, watchdogs warn @cbcny.bsky.social @nyscomptroller.bsky.social
Watchdogs warn: Tax bills coming
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and the Citizens Budget Commission warned that the newly passed $277 billion budget relies on short-term fixes and faces significant multi-billion-dollar …
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DOH identifies West Nile #mosquitos downstate
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in New York
The New York State Department of Health confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito pools across Nassau, Rockland, and Suffolk counties and advised residents to follow safety protocols to prevent potenti…
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NYCLU, LDF make the case for #reparations as official report stalls
Reparations? How past policies cost Black New Yorkers today
A new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union and the Legal Defense Fund details how historical injustices and systemic policies have contributed to the widening racial wealth gap and ongoin…
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#Migration and economic data reveals aging, high-taxed New York
Are high taxes chasing the middle class out of NY?
New York is experiencing an aging population and a shrinking tax base, with more than half of the outmigration being married couples making between $100,000 and $500,000, while the state has the hi…
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New York sues chemical companies, alleging decades of toxic products, #PFAS pollution
Did household cleaning products poison your drinking water?
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against five chemical companies, including 3M and DuPont, for allegedly polluting the state with toxic chemicals in everyday household it…
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New York Democrats want @governor.ny.gov to sign #food safety and transparency reforms
Will proposed food chemical bans ruin your bagel?
New York State Legislature passed five food reform bills to clear up labels, eliminate chemicals, and provide more transparency in food products, which are now awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’…
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New Yorkers squeezed by rising costs, mounting debt, and federal cuts: Report
How many emergencies can you afford?
Almost half of all households in New York are struggling to afford basic necessities, with 48% of employed households facing financial hardship, according to a report from United For ALICE.
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Hochul signs #ExecutiveOrder to streamline government rules
NY is using AI on 18 million words of red tape
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to review state rules and regulations, targeting “Affected State Entities” to eliminate outdated regulations, unfair fees,…
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NY #prisons struggle: Accountability, violence, understaffing
Goon squads and cover-ups: Inside new reports on New York’s prisons
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has released two reports detailing failures in state prisons, including violence, understaffing, and lack of accountability, a…
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Feds suspend $60M in Medicaid #fraud funding for New York
The federal government pulled $60M from New York’s Medicaid fraud unit
The federal government has suspended funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, accusing the state agency of doing a bad job with criminal enforcement, while state officials argue th…
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New York's #ElectricBuildingAct upheld, limiting gas appliances in new construction
NY's All-Electric Building Act upheld in federal court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York’s All-Electric Building Act, confirming state power over fossil fuel appliances in new buildings and establishing a legal prec…
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Crack down on alleged #egg pricing scheme from @newyorkstateag.bsky.social
Fried by grocery bills? NY cracked down on inflated egg prices
New York Attorney General Letitia James and federal officials have reached a settlement with three major agricultural companies to pay $3.3 million and donate 53.25 million eggs nationwide to preve…
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New York sues to block new #Medicaid work requirements
Nearly a million New Yorkers could lose coverage as federal cuts and insurance red tape drain the system
New York’s health insurance system is facing challenges due to the OBBBA Act of 2025, which slashed subsidies and imposed new work requirements, leading to hundreds of thousands of New Yorker…
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