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Gov. Hochul's NY school cell phone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Governor proposes banning cellphones in schools throughout New York state 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
New Yorkers To Get $3 Billion in Inflation Refund Checks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced inflation refund checks of up to $500 will be paid to eligible New Yorkers.
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 Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.The plan, which would require legislators' approval,
Hochul proposes $400M to bolster projects, fight crime in Albany
Redeveloping the Livingston Avenue Bridge: With the current train bridge in decay, a new lift-style bridge is slated to eventually be completed by the cities of Albany and Rensselaer. The project already gained $215 million of federal funding in October.