A federal appeals court has upheld the majority of New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), marking a significant victory for state officials in their ongoing efforts to maintain strict gun regulations. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court requested a review of the court’s […]
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SUNY Launches Top 10% Promise Program to Guarantee Admission for High-Achieving NY Students
ALBANY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today a new direct admissions pathway that guarantees acceptance to select SUNY schools for high school students graduating in the top 10 percent of their class. The SUNY Top 10% Promise Program will begin with Fall 2025 enrollment. “Access to higher education has the potential to transform […]
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New York Awards $100 Million for Afterschool Programs Serving 40,000 Children
ALBANY — New York State has allocated approximately $100 million in grants to support afterschool programs that will serve nearly 40,000 children in high-need areas across the state, Governor Kathy Hochul announced today. “Afterschool programs give our kids outlets to explore their creativity, build their skills and thrive in a supportive environment,” Governor Hochul said. […]
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New York to Host 14th Annual MWBE Forum, Marking 36 Years of Business Diversity Program
ALBANY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the state’s 14th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Forum will be held on Nov. 12 at the Albany Capital Center, commemorating 36 years of the state’s MWBE program. The forum, themed “Solidifying our Future: A Commitment to Expanding Opportunities for MWBEs,” aims to […]
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Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at New York Liberty WNBA Championship Celebration
NEW YORK (Oct. 24, 2024) — Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the New York Liberty’s historic run to the WNBA Championship during a recent event, praising the team’s resilience and dedication. Speaking at the championship celebration, Hochul acknowledged the Liberty’s remarkable season and their commitment to excellence. “This team has shown incredible strength and determination,” she […]
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Senator Lea Webb Urges High School Seniors to Take Advantage of FAFSA
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (Oct. 22, 2024) — New York State Senator Lea Webb is encouraging high school seniors in New York to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize their opportunities for financial aid for college. During a recent event at Binghamton High School, Webb emphasized the importance of early FAFSA submission, […]
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New York’s Cannabis Fund Became a Disaster. Its Managers Earned $1.7 Million Nonetheless.
They haven’t come close to fulfilling Gov. Kathy Hochul’s goal of helping 150 people victimized by the state’s old, racially biased drug laws enter the legal cannabis business — and some they have assisted fear their dispensary dreams are collapsing. But the three managers of a public-private loan fund established to carry out the primary social […]
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Police Beat – Oct. 22
ENDICOTT, NY — On October 22, 2024, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at 1703 Watson Blvd. Apt 1 in the Village of Endicott. The target of the search warrant was Jahmeek M. Bey Jones,age 25 of Endicott, NY, who was detained in the City of Binghamton before the […]
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After years of closures, four new specialized schools open for Colorado’s ‘most vulnerable’ students
Three new specialized Colorado schools began working with school districts this fall to serve students with some of the highest needs in the state. A fourth new school works with teenagers and young adults who are in the juvenile justice system. Known as facility schools, the number of these specialized schools had been dwindling for […]
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Planning Board: Slew of developers return for re-approvals, forgiveness
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tuesday’s City of Ithaca Planning Board meeting was not the typical fare for the board that controls development within the city. Several projects returned to the board Tuesday to seek re-approval for site plans from two or more years ago. Even more rare, several projects came forward to ask for retroactive approval […]