The Kartrite, the largest waterpark in New York, is set to open Friday in the Catskills. Here’s what you need to know.
Author: Joseph Spector, Albany Bureau
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hinted Jeff Bezos’ divorce and affair may have influenced Amazon’s decision to drop plans in New York City.
NY Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to extend Manhattan’s shoreline to protect against flooding
New York City wants to extend its shoreline around lower Manhattan in an effort to fight off climate change and another potential flood.
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Amazon pulled out of the deal, leaving supporters to point fingers and opponents celebrating their ability to beat back the world’s largest company.
Amazon pulls out of plan to build HQ2 in New York City amid political opposition
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New York wants to ban stretch limos following deadly crash that killed 20
A horrific limo crash killed 20 people in upstate New York last October. Now Gov. Cuomo wants to ban stretch limousines to prevent another crash.
Shocking revelation in NY limo crash: Federal investigators can’t access vehicle
Two months after a limousine wreck in upstate New York killed 20 people, busy state officials won’t let federal investigators see the totaled vehicle.
New York wants opioid makers to pay a surcharge. It may not be legal.
New York wants to start hitting opioid manufacturers with a surcharge on sales and using the money to pay for drug-treatment programs.