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New York county's latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union on Monday sued a county on Long Island over its latest move to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities. The separate lawsuits came on the same day Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the policy into law. Months earlier, a judge had blocked a similar rule Blakeman put in place through an executive order. Both cases argue the ban violates state anti-discrimination laws. “With this law, Nassau County is once again attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from participating in sporting events while claiming to support fairness,” Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said in a statement.
Banning student use of cellphones in New York schools should be state call, Hochul says
New York's schools and teachers should not have to wrestle with what to do about student cellphone use in class, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday. A statewide ban is a better approach, she said. "It seems to me that a district-by-district approach does not work," she said. "Sometimes it's easy...
No twister Monday, despite storm damage; cooler temperatures on the way
HERKIMER — There were no official reports of a tornado in the Herkimer County area in Monday night’s storms, but the possibility returned on Tuesday with another thunderstorm system, according to the National Weather Service in Albany. “We’re looking at another line of strong thunderstorms this afternoon and...
New Business Opportunity in Schuyler for Prospective Entrepreneurs
The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency has a new property available for potential business owners. New Business Opportunity in Schuyler for Prospective Entrepreneurs. The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency has a new property available for potential business owners.
Capital District scales up fraud prevention as uptick in scam reporting continues
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — The Homeland Security Investigation Department is hosting a fraud awareness course to help you and your loved ones protect your assets from fraudsters that are targeting the Capital District. The free course starts at 7pm at the Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department in Clifton Park. Now...
102nd: Tweed wins Dem nomination in close primary
HILLTOWNS — Janet Tweed is set to face Republican Assemblyman Chris Tague in the 102nd Assembly District general election this November, after Tweed narrowly beat her opponent in the Democratic primary. Although the primary results have yet to be certified by the New York State Board of Elections —...
Saratoga Springs DPW commissioner resigns for new state job
Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub is resigning his position to take a job with the New York State Department of Corrections. Golub, who in 2022 became the first Black person to serve on the Saratoga Springs City Council, has been named general counsel and deputy commissioner of the Department of Corrections.
L'Imperator and Abaan lead a field of seven in the A.P. Smithwick
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.--L'Imperator, trained by Arch Kingsley, and Abaan, trained by Kate Dalton, lead a field of top steeplechase horses in the G1,$150,000, 2 3/8mile A.P. Smithwick Memorial on Wednesday, July 17 at Saratoga. Hudson River Farms’ L’Imperator, who won the G1 Beverly Steinman at Belmont at the Big A...
Saratoga Springs business offers special care for violins
Sixth Generation Strings offers care for special care for violins. A family-owned business with a rich history is a popular spot for musicians in Saratoga Springs. Sixth Generation Strings dates back to the mid-1800s in Europe. The age-old tradition of violin making is being carried on today by Thomas Dunn,...
New Saratoga Black Lives Matter lawsuit includes current and past officials
Attorneys have filed a new lawsuit on behalf of members of Saratoga Black Lives Matter, alleging city officials have taken racist, unlawful actions to retaliate against activists and protesters. The 97-page lawsuit alleges former and current city officials "engaged in a long process of retaliation and attack using the powers...
Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs hosting ghost tours starting on Monday
Starting on Monday, you can take a haunting tour of a historic Saratoga Springs casino. Ghost tours of the Canfield Casino are happening every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this summer. The casino was featured on Ghost Hunters and is recognized by the Travel Channel as one of America’s most terrifying...
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