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Indian origin patient among those healed completely of cancer in drug trial

An Indian origin patient was among those who had a "miracle" cure using a cancer medication that is being tried out by a research centre here achieving an unprecedented healing rate

New York governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle

New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed Monday by Gov Kathy Hochul, making the state among the first to enact a major gun control

US passes world's first 'right to repair' law for digital electronics

In a world's first, New York passed the "right to repair" bill that will require digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information

New York lawmakers pass landmark bill to limit cryptocurrency mining

have passed a milestone environmental measure designed to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations that burn fossil fuels

Landmark bill to limit cryptomining passes NY Legislature: Reports

The bill, touted by supporters as the first of its kind, now goes to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration

New York pass legislation package raising age bar for semi-automatic rifle

The new legislation has been met with opposition from many Republicans, who argue that the gun limitations would "inconvenience law-abiding firearms owners

New York to raise age to buy assault rifle to 21, ban body armor

Citing the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, local officials said they wanted to close loopholes and address the gaps in laws exposed by the back-to-back massacres

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit, allowing New York probe to go on

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against New York AG Letitia James, rejecting the former president's claim that she targeted him out of political animus

Donald Trump loses appeal, will need to testify in New York civil probe

Trump must answer questions under oath in the New York AG's civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled, rejecting his argument that he be excused from testifying

Former President Trump loses appeal, must testify in New York civil probe

Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state's civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday. A four-judge panel in the appellate division of the state's trial court upheld Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron's Feb 17 ruling enforcing subpoenas for Trump and his two eldest children to give deposition testimony in Attorney General Letitia James' probe. Trump had appealed, seeking to overturn the ruling. His lawyers argued that ordering the Trumps to testify violated their constitutional rights because their answers could be used in a parallel criminal investigation. The existence of a criminal investigation does not preclude civil discovery of related facts, at which a party may exercise the privilege against self-incrimination, the four-judge panel wrote, citing the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Message seeking comment were left with lawyers for the Trumps and with James' office. The Trumps .

New York declares state of emergency amid infant formula shortage

New York City has declared a state of emergency due to the shortage of infant formula supply in the US.

Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt: New York AG

Former President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York's attorney general.

US takes control of Afghan embassy, consulates in New York, California

The United States has taken control of Afghanistan's embassy in Washington and the country's consulates in New York and Beverly Hills, California, the State Department said

Mask up in indoor public settings: NY health chief amid new Covid cases

Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said everyone regardless of vaccination status should wear face coverings at all times in settings such as grocery stores, offices and building lobbies

10 killed in shooting in New York's Buffalo supermarket, suspect arraigned

Police officials said the 18-year-old gunman, who is white, was wearing body armour and military-style clothing when he pulled up and opened fire at people

Donald Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt: NY Judge

Engoron declared Trump in contempt on April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena in NY Attorney General Letitia James' long-running probe into Trump's business practices

IBM Chairman Arvind Krishna elected to board of New York Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York works within the Federal Reserve System to foster the safety, soundness and vitality of US economic and financial systems

Met Gala brings in a record $17.4 million, say museum officials

The theme of Monday's gala was "gilded glamour."

Amazon to get hearing that could overturn NY union vote: Official

Amazon has accused the NLRB's Brooklyn office of appearing to support the union drive and alleged that labor organisers intimidated workers to vote in their favor.

Donald Trump appeals against New York contempt ruling, $10,000 per day fine

In a statement Wednesday, Attorney General Letitia James said Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron's order was clear on Trump being in contempt of court