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signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, ban the sale of semi-automatic weapons to anyone under 21 and require new buyers to obtain a permit.

New Yorkers now have the option to choose “X” as a gender marker on their driver’s licences and other State issued forms of identification. Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, made the announcement on Friday, with the initiative going into effect as part of the State’s Gender Recognition Act, on June 24.She continued, “Every person, regardless of their gender identity or expression, deserves to have an identity document that reflects who they are. My administration remains committed to ensuring that New York is a place of value, love and belonging for members of the LGBTQ+ community.” Historic day at the DMV! @Govkathyhochul announced New Yorkers can now choose “x” as a gender marker on their photo ID.

New York’s state senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would restrict the use of song lyrics in court, a common practice disproportionately applied to prosecute rappers. Senate Bill S7527, co-sponsored by state senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey and dubbed the Rap Music on Trial bill, would require prosecutors to prove a lyric is “literal, rather than figurative or fictional,” before presenting it to a jury.

President Biden also issued a statement condemning the «horrific» shooting, writing that «The First Lady and I are praying for the victims and their families, and hearts all across this country are with the people of Buffalo.»«We still need to learn more about the motivation for today's shooting as law enforcement does its work, but we don't need anything else to state a clear moral truth: A racially motivated hate crime is abhorrent to the very fabric of this nation,» Mr. Biden said.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that she tested positive for Covid-19. She is currently doing well and is asymptomatic.

“I am absolutely horrified by what the majority of Supreme Court of the United States plans to do to women’s rights in this country,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.

know what it means to be transgender now…People know that gender affirming care saves lives,” Maines said. “We know that transgender kids are not being groomed by their parents.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorRoyalty took the stand on Saturday night to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality.Golda Rosheuvel, the openly gay actor who plays the illustrious Queen Charlotte on “Bridgerton,” was presented the Equality Award at this year’s Human Rights Campaign gala in New York.“Being authentic and true to who I am has been something that I’ve championed in my own life, so to be able to get up there tonight and speak my journey is really important,” Rosheuvel told Variety before accepting her award. “That one person who’s struggling might hear it and be confident enough to step [up] in their own life.”The “Bridgerton” star later went on to tell the crowd, “nobody should have to choose between being publicly out and being a successful actor.” Rosheuvel recently opened up to Marc Malkin on the “Just for Variety” podcast about how a lesbian director once advised her to stay in the closet.

Companies are leasing more floors in office towers even before the buildings fill up again with live human workers.As daily foot traffic of 350,000 approaches pre-pandemic levels, the last thing the “Crossroads of the World” needs is casino gambling. The hocus-pocus is being pushed by the usual suspects — real estate and hotel companies and labor unions — and egged on by Gov.

Multiple people have been shot in a New York subway after a gunman wearing a gas mask detonated smoke bombs and fired into crowds of terrified commuters.

At least 13 people have been injured, with five shot, in a New York City subway station in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. A suspect is still at large.

The new $550 million David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center will open this October, two years ahead of schedule, Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic announced today.

many COVID-19 mandates starting Monday.“Our current guidance is through April 30, and we are scheduled to update that guidance on April 1,” Broadway League president Charlotte St. Martin said in a statement.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to end the state mask mandate in schools starting on March 2, in response to key Covid-19 trends and consultations with health and education experts.

New York’s mask or vaccine requirement for indoor businesses and venues will be lifted starting Thursday, a watershed moment in the State’s battle with Covid-19.

Broadway’s mask-and-vax policy will remain in effect at least through April, regardless of New York State’s plan to ease up on mask mandates.

Gov. Kathy  Hochul proposed extending New York State’s film and television production tax credit by three years — through 2029 – in a budget she presented today.

A New York resident who was stumped by a “Jeopardy” question about his state's governor got a do-over Friday, joining Gov.

Ken Jeong and Joel McHale. The show was also going to include memorable iHeartRadio performances by Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, Billy Idol, Pink and more.

New York State today recorded the highest single-day total of new Covid cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The count of 21,027 new infections is well above the previous recorded high of 19,942 on January 14, at the absolute peak of the winter 2021 surge. That does not bode well for the winter of 2022, which is only just getting underway.

New York Attorney General Letitia James said that she is dropping her campaign for governor and instead will run for re-election.

detailed.Cuomo resigned in August after a five-month investigation by the State Attorney General’s office found that he had sexually harassed 11 current and former state employees. Kathy Hochul left her post as Lieutenant Governor to replace him.Since allegations first began to surface in December 2020 and throughout the investigation, Cuomo has vehemently maintained his innocence.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still managed to make a very regal entrance last week, as they descended on New York City with all the fanfare of a royal parade – arriving with an entourage of at least ten cars and 20 security guards, before hobnobbing with the city’s elite.Marking their first big public trip together since Megxit, the couple spent a very busy few days meeting a handful of the city’s VIPs – including New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio; visiting some

Meghan Markle has proven herself to be the queen of recycled fashion looks after eagle-eyed fans noticed she wore her favourite accessories yet again. On Thursday, 23 September, the Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, visited the 9/11 memorial and were joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Mayor of NYC Bill de Blasio.

Making a difference! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have used their trip to New York to raise awareness and offer support for a number of charitable causes.

WATCH: Prince Harry and James Corden face-time Meghan MarkleThe couple stepped out at One World Trade Centre, where they met with politicians ahead of Saturday's Global Citizen Live event, a 24-hour broadcast that aims to raise funds and awareness for vaccine equity across the globe.At the event, Meghan and Harry met with Governor Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio, Chirlane McCray and Dante de Blasio.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, got a hawk’s-eye view of New York City on Thursday with a visit to the rebuilt World Trade Center’s signature tower.

Prince Harry, 37, and Meghan Markle, 40, have stepped out in New York City, beginning their tour of the Big Apple with a visit to the One World Trade Center observatory on September 23. The outing marked the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first joint appearance since the birth of their daughter Lilibet Diana in June. The couple walked hand-in-hand as they arrived for their meeting with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle are in New York City and this marks their first public outing in months!

Meghan Markle  and Prince Harry paid the Big Apple a royal visit on Thursday, marking the couple's first major joint public outing since becoming parents of two. The Sussexes arrived at One World Trade Center Observatory early Thursday a.m.