Lawler backs Trump on Greenland purchase as Democratic contenders assail the Arctic land grab
Lawler co-sponsors Make Greenland Great Again bill that backs Trump's negotiation with Denmark, in the face of the Scandinavian nation's unequivocal opposition to giving up island.
Mike Lawler figures if we could buy Louisiana from France in 1803 and purchase Alaska from Russia in 1869, why not buy Greenland from Denmark more than 163 years later? Democratic challengers say Lawler's all-in on enabling Trump's imperialistic fantasies
21.01.2026 21:13
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Why did a Lawler aide's name pop up in opposition's chat group, urging Town Hall disorder?
Organizers of a group called Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their Signal chat and posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage.'
Organizers of a group called Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their private Signal chat and posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage' during the May 4 Somers Town Hall. Still no response from Lawler or his aide, Putnam County Legislator Erin Crowley.
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08.07.2025 11:16
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Donald Trump's talk of annexing Canada and imposing tariffs rattles neighbor to north
President Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian imports has mobilized opposition in Canada and the U.S., while finding support among Republicans.
www.lohud.com/story/news/2... βThereβs nothing like a common enemy to unify a nation,β said Gord Shearn, who is married to an American from Ohio. βPeople are reading labels now in the grocery stores so they buy Canadian. We normally visit the U.S., but right now, we have no such plans.β
17.02.2025 14:47
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Standard Amusements seeks to end deal to run Playland, only 3 years into 30-year contract
Standard Amusements is said to want to end its 30-year management deal at Playland, just three years into its 30-year contract.
Standard Amusements wants to end privatization deal at Westchester County's Playland amusement park, just 3 years into 30-year contract, with demands for tens of millions in damages. Big test for new County Exec @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social www.lohud.com/story/news/l...
23.01.2025 20:27
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Hochul's $3B 'Inflation Refund' check plan called cynical ploy by some, lauded by others
Critics took aim at Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to send checks totaling $3 billion to 8.6 million New York taxpayers.
www.lohud.com/story/news/n... If the state Legislature approves the check program, Gov. Hochul would have to decide on her NIL policy, just like a college sports star. Will her name, image and likeness appear on the checks to 8.6 million New Yorkers?
11.12.2024 14:31
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Westchester tees up 43% pay hike to $230K for next county executive as Latimer heads to DC
The Westchester Board of Legislators is poised to approve a 43% salary hike for its next county executive, who will take office in January.
www.lohud.com/story/news/l... Westchester tees up $69k raise to $230k for next county executive as George Latimer heads to House of Representatives and Deputy County Exec Ken Jenkins, the heir apparent, waits in the wings. Latimer didn't take a raise during his 7 years at the helm.
09.12.2024 13:14
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Mount Vernon, with fewer students, proposes closing 3 schools, moving away from K-8 model
Mount Vernon wants to close three K-8 schools, citing high costs and declining enrollments.
www.lohud.com/story/news/e... In the face of dramatic enrollment dip, Mt. Vernon wants to close three K-8 schools as k-8 model too costly. Another 20% drop in enrollment predicted over next decade, after 20% drop in the past 10 years....
09.12.2024 13:11
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