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Columbia University students ask what's next after Shafik resigns
NEW YORK -- Columbia University students are reacting to President Minouche Shafik's decision to resign from the university Thursday, the first full day on campus after she stepped down. Shafik's 13-month tenure as Columbia University's president was marred by controversy over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests during the spring semester. "There's definitely a lot of relief" Students waited in line Thursday to enter the Upper Manhattan campus, which just implemented a new ID requirement -- one of Shafik's final moves as president. In response to reports of possible protests at colleges across the U.S. as the fall semester begins, students and staff must...
Reasons Why Online Casinos Could be Legal in New York State in 2024
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. The online betting and gambling battle in New York started back in 2018 when the US Supreme Court shut down the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. Floodgates have opened, and New Jersey was among the pioneers with online betting and casinos...
Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically
Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has...
Chancellor King Joins SUNY Sullivan Community to Celebrate New State Operating Funding for Community Colleges in 2024-25 Enacted Budget
SUNY Sullivan is Enhancing Its Medical Assistant and Respiratory Care Programs, Building a Polysomnography Microcredential, and Supporting Onsite Healthcare Credential Exam Testing. The Campus is Also Increasing its Investment in Student Mental Health Support. Loch Sheldrake, NY. – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today joined...
'It helps tremendously': Backpack giveaway helping WNY parents and students with school essentials
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — School returns in three weeks for many Western New York students and families can expect to spend more than in years past. According to Fox Business, families with children in kindergarten through high school are expected to spend $38 billion this year. That's up from $25 billion in 2019. Families are expected to spend $875 on average. Although, according to the U.S. Inflation Calculator, things look like they are letting up. Prices were up 2.9% in July over the previous 12 months. This is the lowest inflation rate since March 2021 and a significant decline from 2022.
Brian Hildreth named “Public Librarian of the Year”
Former David A. Howe Library Director now leads the entire Southern Tier Library System!!. Congratulations to Brian Hildreth, the Executive Director of the Southern Tier Library System, who is the recipient of NYLA’s 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Award! . Brian Hildreth has demonstrated the value of public...
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
Truck Carrying Gravel Overturns And Spills on Hudson Valley Bridge
Officials say a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed one of the area's busiest bridges leading to long delays and unfortunately many headaches for motorists. New York State Police said the crash occurred early Wednesday, around 5:30 AM on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The truck was carrying gravel which spilled out all over the road and blocked lanes of traffic, according to police reports.
With certifications in Arizona and Missouri, voters in eight states will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, the most on record for a single year
Voters in eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Initiatives are pending signature verification in three additional states—Arkansas, Montana, and Nebraska. Measures were most...
DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
Great Meadow leaders accuse state leaders of misrepresenting staff troubles
The leaders of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association accuse New York state of misrepresenting the staffing situation at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. It’s the first time since the state announced it’s closing Great Meadow that NewsChannel 13 is hearing from the union representing corrections officers....
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