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Attorney General James Announces that Social Media Companies Must Start Reporting Their Content Moderation Policies to Combat Online Hate
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to her office, as required by the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act. This law, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee and signed by Governor Hochul, requires platforms to submit biannual reports on whether and how their existing policies deal with hate speech, racism,

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Oct 23 min read


Apple launches new project to protect and restore California redwood forest
Through its innovative Restore Fund, Apple has invested in two dozen conservation and regenerative agriculture projects across six continents since 2021

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Sep 294 min read


Hate Telemarketers? The New ‘Seinfeld Bill’ Forces Them to Spill the Truth in 30 Seconds
Telemarketers in New York are facing stricter rules under a new consumer protection law known as the “Seinfeld Bill.” The law, which took effect January 1, 2025, requires telemarketers to state their name, the company they represent, and the purpose of their call within the first 30 seconds of speaking to a consumer.

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Sep 132 min read


The Epidemic of 3D Printed Junk
3D printing promised to revolutionize manufacturing, but it’s increasingly linked to a flood of disposable trinkets and knockoffs. Artists face stolen designs, the environment bears the weight of unrecyclable plastic waste, and entrepreneurs are sold a misleading dream of easy profits that rarely match reality. While the technology still offers breakthroughs in medicine, education, and industry, its future depends on whether society pursues responsible use—or mass-produces mo

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Sep 43 min read


Oneida County Improving School Zone Traffic Safety Through New Speed Monitoring System
"This initiative is about protecting our children and ensuring the safety of everyone in our school zones," Picente said. "The data we’ve gathered makes it clear that speeding in these areas is a serious issue, and we are taking proactive steps to address it. These warnings serve as a wake-up call—slow down and obey the speed limits before a tragedy occurs."
Two speed monitoring units were dispatched in school zones in New Hartford and Whitesboro last month, and since then,

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Apr 251 min read


Long Island Man Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison Following Conviction At Trial For Defrauding Cryptocurrency Investors And Others Of More Than $12 Million
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that EUGENE WILLIAM AUSTIN, JR., a/k/a “Hugh Austin” (“AUSTIN”) was sentenced today to 18 years in prison. AUSTIN was convicted following a jury trial in September 2024 of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property. The defendant’s son, BRANDON AUSTIN (“BRANDON”), was previously sentenced

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Apr 252 min read


NY Mobile ID: The Future of Secure, Contactless Identification
More than 200,000 New Yorkers have already enrolled in New York Mobile ID (MiD)—a voluntary, ultra-secure digital version of a state-issued

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Mar 62 min read


DMV Urges New Yorkers to Check for Vehicle Safety Recalls and Make Potentially Life-Saving Repairs
Thousands of Vehicles Under ‘Do Not Drive’ Warning Due to Dangerous AirbagsOne in Five Registered Vehicles in New York Has an Open, Unfixed

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Mar 43 min read
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