Joseph Percoco and Alain Kaloyeros, former aides to Andrew Cuomo, could benefit if the court is more skeptical of what constitutes corruption. Source: New York Times
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Post-Roe, What Does Abortion Access Look Like in New York?
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022
Before Roe v. Wade, New York City was a haven for women from across the country. Decades later, a new generation of advocates has vowed that it will remain so. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Tightens Gun Laws After Latest Mass Shooting
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2022
The legislation, which Gov. Phil Murphy signed on Tuesday, comes amid a push by states with strict gun laws to work around a Supreme Court ruling aimed at dismantling them. Source: New York Times
A.O.C. Wants Justices Impeached for ‘Lying Under Oath’ on Roe Views
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2022
The representative called for a House investigation into whether the justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh, were dishonest when discussing Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings. Source: New York Times
Pride March in New York Infused With New Sense of Urgency
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
The annual parade included joyous celebration, but the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and the threat to gay rights cast an undeniable shadow. Source: New York Times
Thousands Protest in NYC After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2022
Demonstrators in Union Square and Washington Square Park voiced their frustrations and fears about the Supreme Court decision. Source: New York Times
Thousands Gather in N.Y.C. to Protest After Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Demonstrators at Union Square and Washington Square Park voiced their frustrations and fears about the Supreme Court decision. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Says New York Will Remain an Abortion ‘Safe Harbor’
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared New York a “safe harbor” for those seeking abortions as advocates and lawmakers in the state moved to respond to the Supreme Court ruling. Source: New York Times
Court Ruling on Guns: The Legislature’s Options
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
It’s now up to Albany to pass restrictions on gun ownership that would be allowed under the Supreme Court decision invalidating New York’s law. Source: New York Times
Hochul Prepares New Legislation in Response to New York Gun Law Ruling
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling, Gov. Kathy Hochul will call a special legislative session to look for ways to maintain New York’s restrictive gun laws. Source: New York Times
Relatives of Buffalo Shooting Victims Angered by SCOTUS Gun Law Decision
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
The city is still mourning 10 people who were killed by a gunman at a grocery store last month. Source: New York Times
Supreme Court strikes down New York law limiting guns in public.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
The decision, based on a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment, will make it harder for states and localities to restrict guns outside the home. Source: New York Times
New York Officials Fear Supreme Court Ruling Will Mean More Gun Crime
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2022
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on — and possibly overturn — a century-old law that allows local officials great discretion over who can carry a handgun. Source: New York Times
Before Roe v. Wade, Merle Hoffman Ran an Abortion Clinic in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2022
Merle Hoffman was on the front lines in the early 1970s, when women would travel to New York for abortions. Source: New York Times
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case on Limit to State and Local Tax Deductions
By Gotham Rex on April 18, 2022
New York and three other states had argued that the so-called SALT cap imposed as part of a sweeping tax law in 2017 infringed on their sovereignty. Source: New York Times