NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
New York City’s schools chancellor complained that $13.5 million earmarked in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal to help ban ...
Banning phones in New York schools shouldn’t cost a dime —let alone $13.5M — just do it!
New York now spends over $36,000 per public-school student, but it’s beyond obvious that most of that isn’t actually going to ...
Gun violence in New York reaches record low under GIVE initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul announced gun violence in New York communities participating in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination ...
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Buffalo Schools wants money for proposed cellphone ban, seeks pause on new charter schools
Buffalo Public Schools has asked the state for more funding and fewer charter schools. The district asked for enough money ...
Hochul’s housing pivot
THIS YEAR’S HOUSING PLAN?: After last year’s controversial housing package, Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking a chill pill this ...
New York will work with feds on immigration crackdown: Hochul
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to deport ...
Hochul leaves door open for more money for new ER at Syracuse’s Upstate University Hospital
Hochul proposed allocating $200 million to make repairs on Upstate University Hospital, less than half of what the hospital ...
Hochul: New York will work with feds on immigration crackdown
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to deport ...
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NYC schools could lose nearly $350 million under Hochul’s funding proposal, chancellor says
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is concerned about the governor’s school funding plan. She also asked Albany for more ...
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Alleged migrant gang member arrested during federal raid in the Bronx
DHS Secretary Noem rode alongside federal agents targeting a high-profile Venezuelan gang member during immigration enforcement in the Bronx.
Hochul: State parks had record attendance in 2024
People flocked to state parks in 2024, according to the governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and ...
Subway shove survivor recounts near-death experience
A man who was pushed onto New York City subway tracks in the path of an oncoming train is recounting the harrowing, ...