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NYSNYS NEWS headlines posted on Sunday, August 26, 2018.
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NYSNYS News Headlines 8/26/18

NYT op-ed: Trump sex partner and porn star Stormy Daniels is a 'feminist hero ... We’re seeing a woman who refuses to wear either a scarlet letter or a superwoman cape.'
The New York Times Today

Judge deals setback to Trump bid to have more authority to fire federal workers.
The New York Times Today

Giant companies like Amazon reshaping U.S. economy by concentrating power and weatlh, with wages, inflation and economic growth kept low.
The New York Times Today

Senator McCain dies at age 81.
The New York Times Today

Post editorial: Public employee unions in NY working hard to keep members ignorant about their rights.
NY Post Today

Muslim NYPD cop touted as example of department's diversity is arrested for sexual abuse.
NY Post Today

Lawyer at elite law firm of Hughes, Hubbard and Reed arrested for sexually acting out in Wall Street health club.
NY Post Today

Black NYC firefighter says he was sexually assaulted by naked firefighters in gay hazing the first day on the job. City says bizarre ritual was a 'funny way to break the ice with the new members.'
NY Post Today

FDNY appears to be going easier on firefighters engaged in misconduct, substance abuse.
NY Post Today

Pennsylvania Catholic sex scandal revives call to pass lawsuits bill in NYS.
NY Post Today

Queens assistant district attorney accused of sexual assault.
NY Post Today

Sandhogs tunnel workers union are a big part of why building rail tunnels cost more in NY than anywhere else in the world. They make $111 an hour, gets 4x that for weekend work, and demand overstaffing and featherbedding.
NY Post Today

Daily News endorses Teachout for attorney general.
NY Daily News Today

100 turn out for Molinaro town hall in North Salem. 'I like the fact that he's not Cuomo.'
Journal News Today

Seiler column: One thing Cuomo will never, ever do is permit an independent ethics watchdog to operate in NYS. Tish James is kidding herself to think otherwise. Protecting himself from outside scrutiny is the hallmark of his career.
Times Union Today

NYSUT PAC gets $500,000 from parent union for spending on campaign ads this fall.
Times Union Today

Trump tariffs impact limited so far for north country businesses, but worst may be yet to come.
Watertown Daily Times Today

Senate IDC primary challengers may help remake control of Senate.
Elmira Star Gazette Today

Another record breaking day for NYS Fair attendance on Saturday, with 127,934 passing through gates.
Syracuse Post Standard Today

Democrat McMurray barnstorms NY27 district after Collins exit, including a demolition derby.
Buffalo News Today

Senator Ranzenhofer stands to lose $150,000 in income if he runs and wins Collins NY27 seat. Unlike NYS Legislature, members of Congress are prohibited from having outside law practices.
Buffalo News Today

Schenectady Police says they can't say for sure that 'knockout game' assault occurred near Union College. Alleged victims offers no proof or even location when it happened.
Times Union Today

Catholic Boy wins 149th Travers in a romp, 4 lengths ahead. Filly Wonder Gadot finished 10th.
Times Union Today

Lawsuit claims Saratoga Springs police were responsible for death of DOCCS parolee Mount, 21, who died 5 years ago after foot pursuit. Police say he fell off scaffolding. No internal investigation was conducted.
Times Union Today

Short life of Rayen Puleski began with birth to heroin addict mother in rundown Saratoga Lake motel, ended with 4 month old baby's body discovered discarded behind Schenectady welfare hovel. Child protective services officials saying little
Schenectady Gazette Today

Elementary school enrollments dropping in Saranac Lake and other north country communities as fewer families live there. New residents are retirees.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise Today

Glens Falls editorial: Trump rollback on power plan emissions rules for burning coal are a threat to the Adirondacks. Stefanik criticized.
Glens Falls Post Star Today

Queensbury town board holding September 17 hearing on new law to curtail Airbnb rentals. Residents complaining of drunken, Animal House type rentals around lake.
Glens Falls Post Star Today

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