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NY business groups push Hochul to block proposed 75% ‘bro tax’ on nicotine pouches
But the New York Association of Convenience Stores and a coalition of other aligned groups is pushing back, arguing that the new tax would punish their members who assess the tax on their products leading to more tobacco being sold on the black market.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:33:56 -0500
But the New York Association of Convenience Stores and a coalition of other aligned groups is pushing back, arguing that the new tax would punish their members who assess the tax on their products leading to more tobacco being sold on the black market.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:33:56 -0500
Home auction registration in this California county opens today — with bids as low as $100
Riverside County is opening registration for tax-defaulted home auctions Thursday for as low as $100. The county is auctioning off nearly 1,000 homes in a public online auction this April.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:29:39 -0500
Riverside County is opening registration for tax-defaulted home auctions Thursday for as low as $100. The county is auctioning off nearly 1,000 homes in a public online auction this April.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:29:39 -0500
Convicted stowaway Svetlana Dali arrested again — after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy
Svetlana Dali, convicted in 2024 for flying to Paris without a passport or ticket, was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:24:07 -0500
Svetlana Dali, convicted in 2024 for flying to Paris without a passport or ticket, was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:24:07 -0500
Republicans slam NYC’s rent control law for the wealthy: ‘Should be a means test’
This is rich.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:19:00 -0500
This is rich.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:19:00 -0500
Tim Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump threatens to halt Medicaid funds
Gov. Tim Walz denounced the Trump administration for potentially withholding federal funds from Minnesota as he released legislation that would fight fraud in public programs across the state.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:18:55 -0500
Gov. Tim Walz denounced the Trump administration for potentially withholding federal funds from Minnesota as he released legislation that would fight fraud in public programs across the state.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:18:55 -0500
SI residents outraged by ‘insensitive’ decision to hold St. Pat’s parade even though many streets are snow clogged
Staten Island is clover it.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:04:56 -0500
Staten Island is clover it.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:04:56 -0500
Stunned upstate NY mom gives birth to massive, record-breaking baby: ‘We didn’t expect this’
"He's already wearing 3 to 6 month diapers and clothes. It feels like I skipped straight to having a three-month-old."
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:55 -0500
"He's already wearing 3 to 6 month diapers and clothes. It feels like I skipped straight to having a three-month-old."
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:55 -0500
Columbia student detained by ICE will be released after Mamdani meeting with President Trump, mayor says
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he's received assurances from President Trump that a Columbia University student detained at her campus housing by ICE agents Thursday morning would be released without delay.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:53:08 -0500
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he's received assurances from President Trump that a Columbia University student detained at her campus housing by ICE agents Thursday morning would be released without delay.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:53:08 -0500
Fired KTLA anchors denied farewell to viewers as icy internal memo surfaces
Beloved KTLA news anchors were fired without warning — as they also weren't afforded the chance to say goodbye to their beloved viewers.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:38:40 -0500
Beloved KTLA news anchors were fired without warning — as they also weren't afforded the chance to say goodbye to their beloved viewers.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:38:40 -0500
LA cop busted for insurance fraud after he’s spotted skydiving while on full disability
Investigators say Carnahan, 43, exaggerated his claims of an on-duty injury to collected disability benefits while meanwhile engaging in recreational skydiving and other sports.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:37:15 -0500
Investigators say Carnahan, 43, exaggerated his claims of an on-duty injury to collected disability benefits while meanwhile engaging in recreational skydiving and other sports.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:37:15 -0500