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Today’s Big Stories
1. Trump’s lawyers ask New York appeals court to toss hush money conviction
President Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked a New York state appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction, saying federal law preempts state law and there was no intent to commit a crime.
The lawyers filed their written arguments with the state’s mid-level appeals court just before midnight Monday.
2. Jamaica rezoning plan looks to clear the last hurdle
The full City Council is expected to vote on the Jamaica rezoning plan Wednesday. If it passes, it would go into effect almost immediately.
The plan covers 230 blocks and touts the creation of 12,000 new homes, including around 4,000 affordable units. It also includes boosted commercial space for businesses, upgrades to transit, streets and sidewalks, and the creation of two new plazas in downtown Jamaica.
3. NYC sees first major drop in opioid overdose deaths in a decade, officials say
For the first time in nearly a decade, New York City has recorded a significant decline in opioid overdose deaths, according to newly released city data.
Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse announced today that overdose deaths dropped sharply in 2024, with 2,192 deaths reported — down from 3,056 in 2023.
4. Jackson Heights voters concerned about quality-of-life issues
Ahead of the mayoral election, officials and residents in Jackson Heights, Queens pointed to a range of quality-of-life issues that they want the next mayor to address, including a lack of public parks, ongoing prostitution concerns and vendor issues.
Jackson Heights is known for its diverse population, with more than 150 languages being spoken in the neighborhood alone.
The frequency of severe weather events in New York state is growing, meaning disaster response costs have risen over the last three decades or so, according to a new report released today by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office.
The report said since 1998, federal assistance to New York for declared disasters and emergencies has averaged $958.6 million in aid annually. While actual annual amounts are variable based on the severity of weather events, the aid provided captures only a portion of the full cost of the damages.
6. Three governors, 23 attorneys general sue Trump administration over SNAP benefits funding
A coalition of states, including New York, sued the Trump administration today for what they say is an unlawful suspension of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan benefits.
In their 45th lawsuit against the current administration, 23 attorneys general and three governors filed a lawsuit against the USDA and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for withholding so-called contingency funds to keep the program running in November.