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Politics · United StatesNew York prosecutor alleges Letitia James' office targeted Trump without cause
A New York prosecutor sent an agency-wide email alleging he was directed to target Donald Trump and affiliated organisations without credible reasons. The email was later deleted from servers and employee inboxes. The Attorney General's office called it a personnel matter and denied political targeting.
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Politics · United StatesGovernor Hochul Wears Hijab, Sparks Conservative Criticism
New York Governor Kathy Hochul wore a hijab during a visit to the Islamic Cultural Center of New York, stating it was a gesture of respect. The appearance, occurring two weeks before the anniversary of 9/11, prompted criticism from conservative commentators and Republican figures.
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Politics · United StatesNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets rabbis amid antisemitism concerns
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met privately with 10 rabbis to discuss antisemitism and his rhetoric on Israel. Jewish leaders expressed concerns about his language, while Mamdani’s office called the meeting productive. A poll found 66% of Jewish New Yorkers disapprove of him.
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New York mayor rejects conservative claim grocery stores prove need for voter ID
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani denied claims by conservative leaders that his planned low-price grocery stores would require ID, calling the allegations 'insane'. The dispute centres on whether Democrats’ opposition to voter ID laws is inconsistent with the city’s grocery plan, which officials say will not require identification.
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