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  • What each presidential candidate needs to do ahead of New York's ...

    What each presidential candidate needs to do ahead of New York's ...
    As both Democrats and Republicans turn their attention to the critical primary in New York in two weeks, it is worth remembering that the state is defined both by the Big Apple (New York City) and big apple — a vast agricultural economy that is second in the nation in apple production.The extraordinary diversity of the state offers fertile ground for all the remaining candidates to try to harvest delegates. Here's a look at where each candidate may thrive:Hillary ClintonHillary Clinton takes a s..
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  • Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Look to Rebound in New York

    Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Look to Rebound in New York
    But Mr. Cruz is hoping conservative voters will forgive his disparaging remarks about “New York values” and fall behind him as he courts the Stop Trump movement by arguing he is a viable alternative who can win important states. The Texas senator was not too far from Mr. Trump on Wednesday as he headed to the Bronx for a meet-and-greet event at a Latino restaurant, courting voters in a borough where Hispanic evangelicals are a potent political force.At one point, Mr. Cruz was asked in Spanish a..
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  • Music|Merle Haggard, Country Music's Outlaw Hero, Dies at 79

    Music|Merle Haggard, Country Music's Outlaw Hero, Dies at 79
    Photo Merle Haggard performing in 2007 at Radio City Music Hall. Credit Michael Falco for The New York Times Merle Haggard, one of the most successful singers in the history of country music, a contrarian populist whose songs about his scuffling early life and his time in prison made him the closest thing that the genre had to a real-life outlaw hero, died at his ranch in Northern California on Wednesday, his 79th birthday.His death was confirmed by his agent, Lance Rob..
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  • New York Today: Brooklyn on the Court

    New York Today: Brooklyn on the Court
    Photo Brooklyn passion from Taylor Ford (22). Credit Andy Lyons/Getty Images Updated, 10:30 a.m.Good morning on this chilly Wednesday.While the N.C.A.A. Championship women’s basketball game between the University of Connecticut Huskies and the Syracuse Orange took place in Indianapolis on Tuesday night, it rebounded across this city.One World Trade Center was dressed up in orange and blue.Fans gathered at Syracuse haunts like the East End Bar and Grill on the Upper East..
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  • New York banning smokeless tobacco at ballparks, other venues

    New York banning smokeless tobacco at ballparks, other venues
    The crackdown will be in sports venues and recreational areas that issue tickets across the city, including Citi Field (home of the Mets) and Yankee Stadium. The measure, which will extend a prohibition on smoking to include the use of all tobacco products, is set to be signed into law by de Blasio on Wednesday.The ban also extends to e-cigarettes."It's very important for the health of our players, and for the city as a whole," de Blasio told ESPN in March. "Young people look up to baseball pla..
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  • Ted Cruz Explains What He Meant by 'New York Values' Ahead of ...

    Ted Cruz Explains What He Meant by 'New York Values' Ahead of ...
    Fresh off his win in the Wisconsin primary, a confident Ted Cruz hit the campaign trail today in New York -- the next state to hold a primary -- calling his victory on Tuesday in the Badger State a “turning point.” “I'm so encouraged after what was a terrific victory yesterday in Wisconsin,” Cruz said, speaking to reporters at a Bronx restaurant. Cruz added, “It culminated four states in a row in the last two weeks where we've beaten Donald Trump over and over and over again.” After being h..
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  • Say No to Fight Club, New York

    Say No to Fight Club, New York
    Photo Credit Bill Rebholz AFTER last month’s vote by the State Assembly to approve mixed martial arts fighting, the bill only awaits signature by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for New York State to join the rest of the country in permitting this form of professional combat.The governor should veto it.New York has long been a pioneer in protecting citizens’ health and safety. If the state now must be a holdout in order to keep vulnerable people safe, so be it.Mixed martial arts p..
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  • New York Primary Shaping Up To Be One Of The Most Important ...

    New York Primary Shaping Up To Be One Of The Most Important ...
    The upcoming New York election may be one of the most consequential primaries to date, with both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump fighting to avoid embarrassing losses on their home territory.  It's the first time in modern history that the state has had two competitive primaries. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has now won seven of the last eight contests, although he still trails Clinton in delegates. For Democrats, New York's April 19 primary will be the biggest prize to date with its 291 delega..
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  • A Big Week For Parents: New York State, San Francisco Establish ...

    A Big Week For Parents: New York State, San Francisco Establish ...
    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law Monday that will establish a paid-family-leave policy and gradually raise New York's minimum wage, at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Richard Drew/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/Pool/Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law Monday that will establish a paid-fami..
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  • Starbucks Plans Massive New 'Roastery' for New York City

    Starbucks Plans Massive New 'Roastery' for New York City
    Starbucks is set to bring its second Roastery — a concept store that the coffee mega-purveyor has so far only offered in Seattle — to Manhattan with a 20,000-square-foot location to open in early 2018. On Wednesday, Starbucks announced it's massive new Roastery will be located in New York City in the heart of the Meatpacking District at 61 Ninth Avenue. The site is currently under development. According to a press release from the company, the outlet is modeled after Starbucks' first Roaster..
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Hillary Clinton's Campaign Says Bernie Sanders 'Rejected' New ... .NY Senate OKs Budget Bill To Boost State Minimum Wage To $15 .

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