Gov. Hochul's NY school cellphone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to it.
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
Gov. Hochul to NY parents concerned over cellphone ban: Time to cut the cord
New York students may no longer have cellphones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Hochul’s proposed ban, but public schools will still need to find a way to get messages from parents to kids as the governor released more details about her plan Wednesday.
Hochul proposes banning cellphones in NY schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her $252 billion state budget proposal on Tuesday. One of the biggest takeaways from it was to implement a statewide school cell phone ban and she’s devoting $13.
Here’s everything we know (and don’t know) about Hochul’s plan to ban phones in NY schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed legislation Tuesday that would ban cellphones and other devices that can access the internet in schools across New York state. The ban would help students focus in class and improve their mental wellbeing,
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What are the invasive species threatening NY ecosystems?
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle from Asia that feeds on all native ash trees in New York. After being accidentally transported to the U.S. in infested crates, it has killed millions of ash ...
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13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population
New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census ...
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NY Gov. Hochul Proposes Penny Breakage, Flat Track Tax
New York's racing and pari-mutuel law, with its labyrinthine clauses and subparagraphs that few in the state capital of ...
New York Senate Republicans unveil 'Liberate New York' agenda for 2025
The New York State Senate Republican Conference has introduced "Liberate New York," a legislative agenda outling policy goals ...
Feds sign $825 million deal to make Upstate NY a national center for computer chip research
Washington – The federal government and New York have finalized an agreement worth $825 million to help make the Empire State ...
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Albany mayor, new police chief say most crime is on the decline
Albany officials say New York's capital city was safer last year than the year before. At police headquarters Monday, interim Chief Brendan Cox said Albany saw less crime in 2024 than in 2023.
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New York State Brewers Conference returning to Albany
The New York State Brewers Conference will return to the Albany Capital Center to kick off the spring. The event is scheduled ...
Johnson, UMBC Retrievers to visit Neely, Albany (NY) Great Danes
BOTTOM LINE: Bryce Johnson and UMBC visit Justin Neely and Albany (NY) in America East play Thursday. The Great Danes have gone 4-3 at home. Albany (NY) has a 5-4 record in games decided by at least ...
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Who Has the Cheapest Car Insurance in Albany, NY?
Monthly rates are for full coverage car insurance for a 30-year-old man. Some rates use different ages or coverage limits. NYCM is the best choice for most Albany drivers. It offers excellent ...
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Klaczek 2-7 0-0 5, Neely 1-2 5-5 7, Joshua 5-12 4-4 15, Langford 5-5 1-4 11, Marshall 2-7 2-4 7, Briggs 4-11 3-4 13, Lindsey 3-7 4-4 12. Totals 22-51 19-25 70. Benson 4-10 1-2 10, Walsh 4-6 0-1 8, ...
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Gov. Hochul gives New York budget presentation
Governor Kathy Hochul is set to present New York’s fiscal year 2026 Executive Budget on Tuesday at 1 p.m. You can watch the ...