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President Donald Trump has called for “terminating” the Green New Deal. Ithaca, which is one of the few cities with a local version of the plan, is now considering doubling down on its climate commitments.

With 350 reported measles cases in Ontario since the fall, parents across New York State are being urged to get their children vaccinated against the highly infectious disease.

The governor has expressed support for restrictions in protest settings, while many protesters say they need to conceal their identities to avoid retribution.

The Trump administration has imposed a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum, but what is a tariff, who pays, and why does it matter? WBFO explains.

While the Governor had proposed expanding who could be involuntarily committed, the legislature has decided to omit those changes in their proposed budget. This comes shortly after advocates traveled from around the state to speak out on the issue.

The lawsuit says recent executive orders violate the plaintiffs’ rights to free speech and due process.

Should phones be banned from bell to bell? Or only during instructional periods? That’s at the heart of an emerging divide.

The Rochester tourism draw is seeing 10% fewer visits from our northern neighbors — a downturn that was evident as Ontario schools closed last week for mid-winter break.

"It was risky for the people to go out on strike. If the union endorses it, then the penalties are paid by the union. For the individuals, it's pretty easy to get yourself fired. And in this case, blacklisted not getting another state job.”

Funding for climate and environment projects in New York is at risk under President Donald Trump. A new report from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli finds that could raise energy costs for New Yorkers.