Agency Judges’ Job Protections Take Hit in Boost for Trump Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — A Republican-controlled federal worker appeals board has bolstered President Donald Trump’s authority to fire previously protected…
New York law now requires retailers and food stores to accept cash payments
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CNY Central) — New York retailers and food stores must now accept cash payments under a new state law that took effect this week, making it illegal for…
Ruling eases Trump’s push to fire feds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — President Donald Trump may have another path to downsize the federal workforce thanks to a decision by an independent agency meant to…
Trump Strips Federal Worker Union Rights as Legal Fights Drag On
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Federal agencies are redoubling efforts to dismantle their workers’ collective bargaining rights with the Trump administration mostly…
Mobile sports betting increasing gambling in Central New York region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WAER) — Many Central New Yorkers have filled out their brackets and are closely watching the college basketball tournaments for fun or small wagers. But it…
Hudson Falls athlete’s suspension a ‘difficult’ and ‘unfair’ case: legal expert
HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Hudson Falls High School senior was benched for the biggest games of his athletic career after choosing to stay and cooperate with police at a…
Troy man accused of online threats against local rabbi
TROY, N.Y. (WTEN) — A Troy man has been arrested after allegedly making antisemitic social media threats directed at a local religious leader and the Jewish community.…
New York March Madness bettors face restrictions on wagering on local college teams
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — As March Madness tips off and millions of fans fill out brackets and place bets, New Yorkers may be surprised to learn there are key restrictions…
Trump admin’s comments could undermine case against Anthropic in court: Experts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Breaking Defense) — By blasting Anthropic on social media and in the press, President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other top officials…
Inspector general’s reported plan to run for Congress is a Hatch Act violation, lawmakers and ethics orgs say
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — Good government nonprofits, congressional Democrats and ethics experts have raised concerns that Anthony D’Esposito, the…