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Albany, NY (WRGB) — The New York State Capital is starting to pick up with activity as the 2027 legislative session nears. New member orientations, hearings on issues and budget conversations all happening right now. All, on the heels of an election that will have an impact on how both parties operate, and implement policies that could impact New Yorkers.
New York will keep paying for free breakfast and lunch for 2.7 million students, worth up to $1,600 per child a year, as families lose SNAP under federal changes.
A new fight in Albany could decide who controls a big education choice for New York families.
Nearly 40% of home care workers in New York live at or near the poverty line, at the same time private equity (PE)-owned home care agencies are raking in billions of dollars in Medicaid funding, according to a new report. Researchers from The Worker Institute at Cornell University examined the...
ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) -- The New York State Education Department is giving schools more time to prepare for major changes in graduation requirements and student assessments as part of the NY Inspires initiative. "NY Inspires is a historic transformation of education in New York State, redefining what a diploma signifies...
Lansley has tallied seven goals and 19 assists for the Spartans.
ABC 50 presents its annual Veterans Voices special honoring those who served in Northern and Central New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke the morning after a residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, killing at least 8 people and injuring 19 others.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tina Abrams made history Tuesday as the Seneca Nation’s first woman president, but before taking the oath of office, she had a warning for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “She’s got a battle on her hands,” Abrams said. The new president takes office...
Family caregivers in New York spend nearly $16,000 out of pocket on average annually caring for loved ones. That leads a report issued by AARP New York, which also identified that 3.9 million people across the state are helping family members remain in their homes and communities as unpaid caregivers.
That e-bike flying past you at high speeds could soon be banned in New York.
Over $31 million in state grants is headed to 24 water projects across 21 communities, with several right here in the Southern Tier.
The offense for the St. John's Red Storm remained hot in their third win of the year.
"It wasn't something that I feel like I went above and beyond."
As New York honors active and retired members of our military services, Governor Hochul today announced New York’s participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Even Exchange” program to provide opportunities for service members to put their military training to work as commercial drivers. Under the program, qualified applicants who have been trained and educated to operate heavy equipment and machinery in the military will be able to use that experience to demonstrate the necessary knowledge to qualify for a Commercial Driver License (CDL), bypassing the need for a DMV written permit test.
New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 12 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing to stop one of the nation’s largest distributors of medications and supplies for veterinary clinics, Covetrus, Inc. (Covetrus) and its affiliates, from acquiring their competitor, MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (MWI). The two companies compete intensely for market share, offering competitive prices, discounts, and incentives to both independent and corporate-owned veterinary clinics throughout the country. Attorney General James and the coalition argue that Covetrus’ acquisition of MWI will give Covetrus the power to set higher prices, provide lower-quality services, and control more than half of the veterinary clinic distribution market nationwide. As a result, pet owners throughout New York and the nation are likely to pay higher prices for care. Attorney General James and the coalition are seeking a court order ruling the merger illegal and preventing it from being carried out.
Democrats saw large victories across Dutchess County in the Nov. 3 elections. Incumbent Democratic Representative Pat Ryan defeated Republican opponent Jackie Mary Auringer by almost 25 percentage points. In what was supposed to be a competitive state Senate race for New York’s District 39, County Legislator Lisa Kaul defeated Republican incumbent Rob Rolison by over 10 percentage points.
Southern Tier Athletic Conference title winners Corning and Windsor join three other Section 4 girls' volleyball teams competing at regionals on November 14, looking to secure a program-first NYS title. Candor, standing out from the pack, is back in the tournament for the seventh straight year after going undefeated at sectionals. The Coyotes also lead Section 4 with the most state titles (4), including the section's most recent, in 2024, with a 3-2 victory over Ellicottville in the 2024 Class D state final. Class AAA Regional matchup: Corning v. Penfield (Section 5) Where: Chenango Valley High School, 4 p.m., Nov. 14 Previously : Corning defeated Ithaca in three straight sets [ 25-19 | 25-14 | 25-18 ] to advance to the Class AAA regional final, securing the team's third straight sectional title. More: Watch NYS volleyball regionals on NFHS Network More: Volleyball results for 2026 from Binghamton, Elmira, Corning, Ithaca regions Class AA Regional matchup: Vestal v. Smithtown East (Section 11) Where: Chenango Valley High School, 11 a.m., Nov. 14 Previously: Vestal defeated Union-Endicott in three straight sets [ 25-15 | 25-21 | 25-10 ] in the Section 4 Class AA final to advance to the Class AA regional final.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Friday that it is opening a deer check station after chronic wasting disease was detected in a wild deer in Livingston County. The DEC said CWD, which hadn't been detected in a wild deer in New York state since 2005, is...
Tornado warnings in Queens and Wilmington, Delaware, prompted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia as the storm brought snow to upstate New York.
