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Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S. House as Republicans cling to suburban seats they won two years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats try to claw them back by warning that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion. ...
New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An amendment to New York’s constitution that would bar discrimination based on things including “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes" is up for a final vote Tuesday amid debate over how much it might affect future abortion and transgender rights. ...
New York Philharmonic fires two players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power
The New York Philharmonic is firing principal oboist, Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union decided not contest the decision, which followed renewed allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power. The orchestra said Monday it issued a notice...
Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right on Monday and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York's ace initially exercised his right to terminate the $324 million, nine-year deal, which...
Mets decline Maton's option and give qualifying offers to Alonso, Manaea and Severino
NEW YORK (AP) — In their first set of major business decisions this offseason, the New York Mets declined a 2025 contract option on reliever Phil Maton and made $21.05 million qualifying offers Monday to starters Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. Maton became a free agent after the...
Williamson scores 16 in Niagara's 100-65 victory against Division III Houghton
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jahari Williamson had 16 points in Niagara's 100-65 win over Division III Houghton on Monday night in a season opener. Williamson also had three steals for the Purple Eagles. Olumide Adelodun scored 15 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for...
Aranguren has 25, Hofstra knocks off D-III SUNY-Old Westbury 89-62
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Jean Aranguren had 25 points in Hofstra's 89-62 victory against SUNY-Old Westbury on Monday night. Aranguren also had five rebounds for the Pride. Cruz Davis scored 19 points while going 3 of 7 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 12 for...
MLB Free Agents List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 174 players who become free agents (q-received $21.05 million qualifying offer; x-subsequently re-signed): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (8) — q-Corbin Burnes, rhp; Daniel Coulombe, lhp; Eloy Jiménez, of; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John...
The Giants' playoff hopes are all but extinguished midway through the season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have hit the so-called halfway point of the season needing a miracle finish to make the playoffs. After their fourth straight loss, a 27-22 setback on Sunday to Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, the Giants are 2-7 with...
Postal Realty Trust: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
CEDARHURST, N.Y. (AP) — CEDARHURST, N.Y. (AP) — Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (PSTL) on Monday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The real estate investment trust, based in Cedarhurst, New York, said it had funds...
