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Around New York
1. Jeffries: Stefanik should be 'ashamed' for calling J6ers 'hostages'
The top Democrat in the U.S. House says New York Rep. Elise Stefanik “should be ashamed of herself” for describing defendants in the Jan. 6 attack on Congress as “hostages.” Stefanik, who represents New York’s North Country and chairs the House Republican Conference, used the word “hostages” in a “Meet the Press” interview Sunday, echoing remarks by former President Donald Trump a day earlier at a campaign event in Iowa.
2. YWCA Syracuse head launches GOP bid for CNY state Senate seat
YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County Executive Director Fanny Villarreal announced her candidacy Thursday for a state Senate seat in Central New York. Villarreal, a Republican, will seek the 48th state Senate District seat, currently held by Democrat Rachel May.
3. Teenagers and mental health: Learning suicide prevention
Through a gift from the Lobdell family, Oswego Health teamed up with the Pulaski Central School District to host a program to help school staff learn more about warning signs and beginning difficult conversations. Experts say the pandemic and social media are the leading causes of mental health issues with youth.
Around the Nation
1. U.S., U.K. launch strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
2. FAA announces Boeing probe after Alaska Airlines door plug incident
3. Analysis: Trump says he knows who his VP pick will be. Here are 8 possibilities