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Gov. Hochul's NY school cellphone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall
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Gov. Hochul unveils 'bell to bell' cellphone ban for New York schools in budget address
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the "statewide standard" for a school cellphone ban during her budget address in Albany on Tuesday.
Former New York corrections officer sentenced for trading shotgun, ammo to convicted felon
Brian Mills of Dannemora previously pleaded guilty to trading a shotgun, a rifle, ammunition and two body armor vests to Dustin Manor back in 2022.
New York advocates push for 'Treatment Not Jail' act amid prison reform debate
A coalition of advocates is rallying behind the "Treatment Not Jail" act, a proposal aimed at prioritizing mental health treatment over incarceration in NY.
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 10 points.
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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 presentation in the player above once it starts.
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New York schools may implement cellphone ban
Cellphones will no longer be allowed in New York schools if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her way. The New York governor announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways,
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $188 Million Boost for Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Across State
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $188 million investment into seven healthcare partnerships in New York, aimed at enhancing care quality and stabilizing safety-net hospitals.
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New York’s STEM robotics students compete in tournament for top robot
Albany Academy hosted its first STEM robotics event on January 18 called the New York Excelsior Albany Academy Qualifier Tournament, which invites robotics teams from 28 high schools across New York State to compete for the top bot.
New York sends forest rangers to assist in Palisades and Eaton wildfires in L.A.
Ten New York State Forest Rangers are on their way to California to help fight wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.
Chris Stapleton adds new tour dates: When, where, tickets
In addition to a second night added at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 26, Stapleton has also added extra stops in Charlottesville, VA (June 6), Grand Rapids, MI (June 13), Phoenix, AZ (August 9), Salt Lake City, UT (August 16), Denver, CO (August 23), and Hollywood, FL (October 11).
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New York Mixed Bag: DEC announces late season pheasant stocking in Region 8
A mix of outdoor stories from New York, including information on the late-season pheasant stocking of approximately 670 additional adult ring-necked pheasants released on public lands.
New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields.