County
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Obituaries
Peter Shapiro, Political Groundbreaker in New Jersey, Dies at 71
He bucked the Democratic machine to become the youngest member of the state’s General Assembly and reformed government as the…
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World
How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?
Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.
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World
In N.Y. Suburbs, Republicans Seek Edge by Targeting Transgender Athletes
A debate over transgender women and girls in sports in Nassau County spurred a legal fight, a visit from Caitlyn…
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World
Tammy Murphy Wins Crucial Support in Her Bid for U.S. Senate
The first lady of New Jersey won the endorsement of Democrats in Bergen County on Monday night, beating her closest…
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World
Long Island County Bans Transgender Athletes in Executive Order
The ban would prohibit teams that include transgender athletes from using Nassau County facilities. It is the latest effort in…
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World
How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature
In a rare bit of political good news in the final days of 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York…
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World
A Senate Candidate Accused of Nepotism Has Another Edge: The Ballot
Tammy Murphy is backed by some New Jersey Democratic leaders who have incentives to stay in the good graces of…
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US
El Paso County Sues Texas in a Bid to Block New Migrant Arrest Law
The county said the sweeping new law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, violated the Constitution and would result in thousands…
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US
In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum
Lubbock County, home to more than 300,000 near the New Mexico border, has become the fourth and largest Texas county…
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Business
Authorities to Return Items Seized in Kansas Newspaper Raid
The raid of the newspaper, The Marion County Record, has drawn condemnation from First Amendment advocates.