Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

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Kenyan court clears the way for a new deputy president to take office

A court in Kenya has cleared the way for a new deputy president to take office despite a continuing court case challenging the impeachment of the previous deputy president

World - ABC News - October 31

Verizon's Takeover of Frontier Communications Wins Shareholder Support

The $9.6 billion deal would expand Verizon’s fiber network to a size that would rival major competitors such as AT&T and Comcast.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Gets Federal Approval With Jan. 5 Start Date

The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

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New York judge delays decision on Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing

Prosecutors cite ‘unprecedented circumstances’ surrounding conviction after the US presidential election

World - Financial Times - November 12

New York judge calls off Trump hush money sentencing

President-elect Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal case will not go forward as planned next week as his attorneys push to dismiss the prosecution following his election victory. Judge ...

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Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing

Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.

Georgia election workers ask judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt

Lawyers for two women who won $148m defamation judgment make request after Trump lawyer’s repeated lies. Rudy Giuliani should be held in civil contempt for continuing to lie about two election ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Judge Clears Path for Tupperware Brands to Exit Bankruptcy

The decision allows for the sale of Tupperware Brands to a group of lenders.

Business - Inc. - October 31

US states urged to find new ways to block Trump’s mass deportation plan

California and other states must mount aggressive, multipronged response to defend immigrants, advocates warn. California , home to the largest immigrant population in the US, is bracing for ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

New York Yankees 2024 offseason preview: What's next for Aaron Judge and the Bronx Bombers after World Series loss?

Juan Soto's free agency looms as the top item on the offseason agenda for GM Brian Cashman.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Judge rules New York cannot block Texas from sending migrant buses

A state court judge ruled that New York City cannot block Texas from sending buses with migrants, who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, to the Big Apple. Judge Mary Rosado said in a ruling on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Judge sets trial date in Sarah Palin's libel case against The New York Times

A federal judge in New York on Tuesday set a trial date for April 14 in the libel lawsuit Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, brought against The New York Times.

Judge Rejects Efforts to Shutter New York Bitcoin Mine over Climate Concerns

Greenidge Generation in the Finger Lakes began mining bitcoin four years ago.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Steve Bannon set for New York trial starting Feb. 25, judge rules

President-elect Donald Trum pardoned Steve Bannon in 2021 on federal charges related to the same scheme.

New York Times editorial board urges Senate to confirm 'as many judges as possible' ahead of Trump's second term

The New York Times editorial board is urging the Senate to confirm “as many judges as possible” prior to President-elect Trump’s second term. “It’s so important that President Biden and Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?

A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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