New York State Agencies Brace for Weekend Deep Freeze; Parents Urged to Plan for Travel and Safety
Albany, N.Y. — New York families are being urged to prepare for a dangerous stretch of extreme cold and wind
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New York: Hochul Signs Medical Aid in Dying Law for Terminally Ill Residents
Albany, New York — Terminally ill New Yorkers will soon have a new end-of-life option under legislation Gov. Kathy Hochul
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New York to Send 5,000+ Notices to Injured Workers About Free SUNY/CUNY Community College Options
Albany, N.Y. — New York is launching a new effort to connect injured workers with free community college, pairing the
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U.S. Guidance: Education Department Updates Rules on Prayer, Religious Expression in Public Schools
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday released updated guidance on constitutionally protected prayer and religious expression in
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House Resolution Calls For ICE Overhaul, After Two U.S. Citizens Killed In Minneapolis During Enforcement Actions
Washington, D.C. — A new House resolution is calling for sweeping changes to federal immigration enforcement, including restrictions on masked
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ICE Protection Act Would Add Mandatory Prison Terms For Assaults Using Vehicles
Washington — A new Senate proposal would increase federal penalties when someone assaults a federal law enforcement officer using a
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New York Proposes $343M Boost For Disability Services As OPWDD Highlights Staffing, Housing, And Tech Plans
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is backing a proposed funding increase that state officials
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Chicago launches “Youth Reentry Guidebook” to Help Youth Returning from Detention Centers to Find Support
Chicago, Illinois — Chicago families supporting young people returning home from detention now have a new, one-stop guide to help
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New York City Launches LinkNYC PSA Urging Unsheltered Residents Come Indoors During Cold Snap
NYC’s LinkNYC kiosks now play a PSA urging people staying outside to call 311 for shelter help or press 911 in emergencies.
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Hochul Launches Child Care Expansion Pilot in Broome, Dutchess and Monroe Counties
New York launches a $60M child care pilot in Broome, Dutchess and Monroe counties to expand affordable care for children under 3.
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