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Around New York

1. Applyrs settles in as Albany mayor with push to address youth violence, housing and Albany’s nightlife

She takes the helm at a crossroads for the Capital City as it prepares to embark on a $400 million state-funded improvement project, but also faces significant public safety challenges and quality of life issues. 

2. One-on-one with Hochul after her State of the State

During her State of the State speech on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke directly to New Yorkers, delivering her vision for the coming year. That includes pushing back against the Trump administration’s immigration actions and budget cuts, as well as making life more affordable in New York.

3. Immigration debate to shape N.Y. gubernatorial battle

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the only Republican challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul, continues to support the president’s increased deportations of undocumented people with a criminal history. He also told reporters in Albany on Wednesday that he backs the decision of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer to fatally shoot a woman in Minneapolis last week.

Around the Nation

1. Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures 2 GOP senators to flip

2. Trump says he was told killing in Iran amid protests has stopped

3. Levin, Merkley introduce bill to bar American tax dollars from being used for Venezuela oil infrastructure