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Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a first-of-its-kind statewide effort to advance artificial intelligence science and safety – the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research based at State University of New York’s (SUNY) Binghamton University. The Center will bring together unprecedented academic expertise to advance AI safety research, accelerate scientific discovery, and independently test advanced AI systems for safety and security.
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) – July 2 is a day that many will never forget in the Twin Tiers. On that day in 2018, New York State Trooper Nick Clark was tragically killed in the line of duty. He was just 29 with his whole life ahead of him. A state champion wrestler in high school […]
With winter approaching, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman is encouraging all residents to see if they are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a New York State program that issues heating benefits to help with eligible household’s annual energy costs. The application opened on Nov. 2 and runs through the winter or until funds run out.
Shannon R. Fredericks is set to become the first new New York State Assembly Member in District 14 in over two decades after winning the 2026 Election. Outgoing state Assemb. David McDonough (R-Merrick) will wrap up his 12th term in December, after the 88-year-old decided that he wouldn’t seek a new term in office in February. At the same time, the Nassau Republican Committee announced its backing of Fredericks to replace McDonough.
Students at Windsor Middle School are making sure local veterans know their service hasn't gone unnoticed, penning around 300 handwritten letters ahead of an upcoming Honor Flight. As part of the school's ongoing efforts to connect youth with the community, every 8th grader crafted unique, personal letters designed to be...
New York's latest test results reveal a troubling number of elementary students aren't meeting reading proficiency standards. The state has already tried major changes, but the numbers are still raising questions.
Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.
The city chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will consider formally pushing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for US president in 2028 — with plans for her campaign to grow their lefty ranks. The DSA will vote on a resolution at the group’s convention Saturday that asks member AOC to run with gushing language calling her one of the “most widely beloved members of the Democratic Party.” DSA co-chairs Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser signed the proposed resolution for Ocasio-Cortez, who is fresh off a reelection win in a deeply blue New York House district. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez walks on stage at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. AFP via Getty Images “AOC is one of the most recognizable figures in US politics, the most popular Democrat in Congress, and is one of the most widely beloved members of the Democratic Party alongside other democratic socialists like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani,” states the resolution, obtained by The Post. The proposal boasts that Ocasio-Cortez’s grassroots support has turned her into one of the most prolific fundraisers in American politics coming “almost entirely from small dollar donors.” Mamdani meets with union bigwig
New York State Senator Pam Helming honored 32 local veterans at her 10th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on October 23 at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua. The ceremony brought together veterans, their families, friends, and community members to recognize their military service and continued contributions to their communities. Since the first ceremony in 2017, the program has recognized hundreds of veterans.
