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A legislature committee is investigating claims of alleged sexual harassment and discrimination within the sheriff’s office and the office’s response to those claims.
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The students are calling for the university to divest from weapons manufacturers fueling the war in Gaza and broader reforms at Cornell. This follows protests and encampments at universities across the country.
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A new Siena College poll finds that Gov. Kathy Hochul has her worst-ever favorability and job approval ratings.
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The Corning-Painted Post school board voted to approve a more than $139 million budget proposal for the next school year. It includes a more than 1% increase to the tax levy. Voters can approve or reject the proposal in May.
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The $237 billion spending plan includes restored funding for school aid, and a housing package to encourage the growth of affordable housing in New York.
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Jensen was laid to rest Saturday in his hometown of Rome, after being shot and killed in the line of duty last weekend.
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As state lawmakers pass final budget measures, the head of New York’s public university system is hoping for more tuition assistance for college students.
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New York lawmakers planned to work into the weekend to complete the state budget, now 19 days late.
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Earth Day is on Monday, September 22. Events to celebrate will begin over the weekend.
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The Senate and Assembly planned to remain at the Capitol until Saturday, in order to complete the bills and finish getting a budget in place.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded New York an initial $158 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to help residents pay for energy-efficient home upgrades.
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The New York state Board of Elections has determined that Paula Collins is the only Democrat that has qualified to run in this year’s race for the 21st Congressional district seat.