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The announcement represents a step toward the mayor’s campaign pledge of free universal child care. -
The subpoenas sent by acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone are quashed. -
The Department of Health and Human Services froze some child care funding to New York and some other Democrat-run states over concerns of fraud. -
The New York Power Authority in October called for potential host communities and development partners as it seeks to expand nuclear power in upstate New York.
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The eight state lawmakers are pushing for higher taxes on top earners to pay for universal child care. -
The proposal for buffers comes after protests at a Manhattan synagogue. -
A Cornell University study finds 90% of New York school districts saw enrollment declines over the last decade as home and charter school interest rises. -
"If your credit card is stolen, get a new one,” one expert said. “If your biometric data is stolen, you can't get a new face, and you can’t get new hands." -
Ontario says it’s holding firm on its ban of American alcohol products at the province’s liquor stores, even after U.S. trade representatives have said the issue is an irritant to trade talks. -
The legislative package on online safety is the first of Hochul’s State of the State proposals to be formally outlined ahead of the Jan. 13 address.
