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Hochul's 'misguided' veto of bill to prevent book bans in NY libraries criticized

Niagara Gazette 26 Dec 2025
State Sen. Rachel May criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of her bill, the Freedom to Read Act, which aimed to prevent book bans in New York libraries ... .
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Adams vetoes bill ahead of exit

NWA Online 26 Dec 2025
As one of his final acts in office, Mayor Eric Adams late Christmas Eve vetoed a City Council bill that would temporarily allow victims of gender-based violence to sue their perpetrators even if the statute of limitations for their claim has lapsed ... .
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Council gearing up to nix Mayor Adams’ Christmas Eve veto of sex abuse victims bill

New York Post 26 Dec 2025
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams issued a Christmas Eve veto of a bill that would have granted sexual abuse victims an 18-month window to sue the alleged perpetrators and facilitating institutions, including against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate.
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Mayor Adams vetoes bill that’d make it easier for gender violence victims to sue

The Lawton Constitution 25 Dec 2025
As one of his final acts in office, Mayor Eric Adams late on Christmas Eve vetoed a City Council bill that would temporarily allow victims of gender-based violence to sue their perpetrators even if the statute of limitations for their ... .
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Statement from New York City Council on Mayor Adams’ Veto of Legislation That Allows Survivors of Gender-Motivated & Sexual Violence to Seek Accountability (New York City Council)

Public Technologies 25 Dec 2025
Bill was passed by the City Council in November with a veto-proof majority ... The mayor's veto message must be received at the Council's next Stated Meeting, which is scheduled for January. Once the veto ...
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South Korea assembly passes controversial ‘fake news’ bill amid free press fears

Jurist 25 Dec 2025
The bill would allow courts to award up to five times the amount of proven losses in punitive damages ... They urged President Lee to veto the bill to prevent any potential infringement on freedom of the press and of expression ... ....
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Chicago mayor refuses to sign or veto budget at 'not a campaign event'

Mount Carmel Register 24 Dec 2025
(The Center Square) – A new Chicago budget is set to take effect, even though the city’s mayor refused to sign it ... .
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Maher blasts Hochul’s veto of bill exempting EMS from property tax cap

Daily Freeman 24 Dec 2025
KINGSTON, N.Y ... Kathy Hochul for vetoing legislation he co-sponsored that would have removed emergency medical services from the property tax cap ... This veto ignores the urgency of what municipalities are facing on the ground.” ... ....
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Commentary: Hochul's veto of Grieving Families Act was well deserved

Times Union 24 Dec 2025
The bill (S6636/A6698) reached Gov ... And just as in years past, it was vetoed for failing to address the severe unintended consequences if would present for the insurance industry, as well as for every consumer and small business across New York. Gov ... .
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Rochester council overturns mayor’s sports complex vetoes

Post Bulletin 24 Dec 2025
ROCHESTER — The Rochester City Council reversed Mayor Kim Norton’s vetoes related to a planned sports and recreation complex ... Norton vetoed a pair of Dec ... In a third vote, the council failed to override Norton's veto of a Dec.
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