Tim Williams

Day 32 of the war against Iran. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth increased their criticisms of NATO allies for not doing more to assist in the conflict. Here at home, the national average price for a gallon of gas topped $4 for the first time since 2022.

“The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security, working in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to make the list of eligible voters in each state. It also seeks to bar the U.S. Postal Service from sending absentee ballots to those not on each state’s approved list, although the president likely lacks the power to mandate what the Postal Service does.”

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In a statement, @DeborahJGlick, the sponsor of NY's ban, says the ruling will "immediately harm LGBTQ+ youngesters" and sets a "troubling precedent for further judicial meddling" w/public health regulation. @CapitalTonight

Bruce Blakeman denied public campaign matching funds in race for N.Y. governor, board decides nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-polit…

Here’s the latest on Siena. Great reporting by @TVJacksonWang. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-re…

Women’s sports are built for moments like this ⚽️

BREAKING: The Connecticut Sun is being sold to the Fertitta family to bring the WNBA back to Houston, sources confirmed to ESPN The team was sold for $300 million, sources said. Team will play final season in CT in '26 before relocation. The Comets are back.

That groundhog better get into witness protection

It’s opening day at work!

Meanwhile, in local news: Photo released in Hudson fish-on-car case dailygazette.com/hv360/news/pol…

Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger, during debate on the Senate floor, basically said there's no chance of closing down a state budget through Easter, at least.

The Yankees are on pace to go 162-0 with zero runs allowed this season 👀

Just got a PSA while listening to the Yankee game on the MLB app for firearms restraining orders from the state of Illinois.

Suzyn Waldman has done radio and television commentary for the Yankees for over 30 years, serving as a trailblazer for the broadcasting industry 👏 #WomensHistoryMonth

It's the time of year for the greatest civic engagement contest our country has to offer: The "I Voted Sticker" competition in Ulster County.

Former Delgado running mate and Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton teases an event with progressives to "** with ** and * for a [Redacted] to [Redacted] and showcase the [Reacted] champions [Redacted] to create a ———xx-x—————xxx—————-."

Dame Sarah Mullally is installed as the Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. She is the first woman to lead the Church of England. trib.al/Rx0iR33 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

As Hochul holds events across the state to push her budget priorities, state Lawmakers and environmental activists opposed to her proposed climate law changes are rallying in force across the state Capitol and Empire State Plaza

"Blame the Democrats for the Airport's mess," President Trump says on Day 39 of the partial government shutdown that has caused long security lines at certain airports. The acting administrator of TSA called it a "dire situation" in testimony to Congress this morning. Ha Nguyen McNeill said 480 TSA workers have quit since the shutdown began since they are not getting paid. Some airports are hitting 40-50% call-out rates of TSA screeners. Negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security remain stalled.