Suffolk County Lawmaker Wants To Ban 'Revenge Porn'
On Thursday, State Sen. Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) introduced a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to post private graphic photos and videos online to humiliate someone.
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On Thursday, State Sen. Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) introduced a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to post private graphic photos and videos online to humiliate someone.
President Barack Obama said House Speaker John Boehner is preventing a vote on a funding bill because he doesn't want to anger "extremists'' in his party.
Students were asked to read a speech he gave and write about whether the mayor's career has been defined by successes or failures.
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Charles Hynes, who's served as Brooklyn's top prosecutor for 24 years, lost in the Democratic primary to Kenneth Thompson. He had said he would not actively campaign after losing.
Hillary Rodham Clinton may or may not run for president. But her daughter Chelsea is hoping to bestow another title on her: grandmother.
Republican leaders welcomed the Wednesday afternoon meeting but questioned whether Democrats were ready to deal.
There was vows Wednesday from the Democratic and Republican candidates for mayor that there will be zero tolerance on their watch for the so-called motorcycle "wilding" that has stunned the city.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed the Republican who defeated his dad for governor to come up with ways to cut taxes for businesses and middle class New Yorkers.
Elected officials pointed to the $13 million price tag to hold Tuesday's public advocate runoff election that saw very low voter turnout as a reason to change the current procedure.
James defeated state Sen. Daniel Squadron in incomplete and unofficial returns and faces a general election next month without a Republican opponent.
The motion was expected part of the fallout from Friday's ruling by Judge Mary Jacobson that the state must recognize same-sex marriage starting Oct. 21.
Lawmakers joined labor and business leaders Tuesday to protest against a rezoning plan that would affect a broad area around Grand Central Terminal.
The shutdown, the first since the winter of 1995-96, closed national parks, museums along the Washington Mall and the U.S. Capitol visitors center.
Why Hunger, which operates the National Hunger Hotline, said the shutdown will freeze distribution of food to millions of elderly, pregnant women, young children and others.
