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Midday News: Hochul Appeals Directly to Striking Corrections Officers, Kean University Merger, Cuomo’s NYC Residency Questioned, and Businesses Brace for Trade War
Published 1 year ago
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Governor Kathy Hochul is bypassing the corrections officers’ union, making a direct appeal to striking officers to return to work. Meanwhile, Kean University is moving forward with a merger with a Jersey City institution, expanding its footprint in New Jersey. Also, former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s claim of Midtown residency is raising eyebrows in the mayoral race as some neighbors say they’ve never seen him. Plus, the Trump administration is delaying new tariffs on Canadian goods, but concerns remain among New York businesses about a potential trade war.