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New York State Considers Scrapping Century-Old Law Criminalizing Adultery

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New York, USA – A century-old law criminalizing adultery may soon be repealed in the state of New York. Introduced in 1907 to deter divorces, the law has seldom been enforced, with only about a dozen people charged since 1972 and five resulting in convictions. New York assemblyman Charles Lavine has sponsored a bill to repeal the law, describing it as nonsensical and outdated. Supporters argue that it is time to move away from viewing intimate relationships between consenting adults as immoral. The bill has already passed the state assembly and is expected to be … Read more

Magic Candies and Unibrow Take Top Honors at New York International Children’s Film Festival 2024

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New York, NY – The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) has recently announced the winners of its 2024 edition. This year’s jury, consisting of prominent figures in the film industry such as Ira Sachs, Ilana Glazer and Uma Thurman, selected the short films “Magic Candies” and “Unibrow” as the festival’s top picks. “Magic Candies,” an animated short film by Daisuke Nishio, had its world premiere at the festival, while “Unibrow,” a live-action film by Nedda Sharshar, also made its mark. Both films are now eligible for consideration at the Oscars. Juror Ilana Glazer … Read more

New York Appeals Court Upholds Red-Flag Law, Rejects Constitutional Challenge

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ALBANY, N.Y. – In a groundbreaking decision on Wednesday, a New York appeals court upheld the state’s red-flag law, dismissing claims that the law violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This marks the first time a New York appeals court has addressed the constitutionality of the red-flag law. The Second Department of the Appellate Division, in its ruling, stated that the red-flag law, which allows law enforcement officials to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals considered a danger to themselves or others, is in line with the nation’s historical tradition of regulating access to … Read more

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge Returns to Lineup After Abdominal Injury, Ready to Take on Pittsburgh Pirates

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TAMPA, Fla. – After a nine-day absence due to an abdominal injury, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge made his return to the lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Judge had been sidelined since March 10, following a performance against the Atlanta Braves where he struck out in both of his at-bats. An MRI was conducted the following day to assess the extent of his injury. The discomfort in Judge’s abdomen had been lingering for a couple of weeks, starting during the follow-through of one of his swings. This setback comes after … Read more