SUNY Sullivan is now offering students the opportunity to earn college credit for prior learning experiences, potentially saving them time and money. The Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program allows students to…
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Farmers Sue USDA Over Removal of Climate Data from Website
Farmers and environmental advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the agency removed numerous climate change-related tools, data sets, and services from its website. The…
NYSEG Customers Look for Answers to Massive Spikes in Electric Bills
A growing number of New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) customers have reported staggering increases in their electric bills this winter, with some seeing charges soar by double or even triple…
Healthcare Workers Resist Federal Immigration Raid Policy Change
The Trump administration’s recent policy shift allowing immigration raids in healthcare facilities has sparked pushback from healthcare workers. The unions argue that the policy would deter migrants from seeking vital medical care,…
NY FOCUS: Lawmakers Press State on Lagging Efforts to Stanch Food Stamp Theft
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · February 13, 2025 Lawmakers Press…
How Hudson Valley Lawmakers Voted on House Budget Resolution
The House narrowly passed a multitrillion-dollar budget framework Tuesday, bringing President Trump’s financial and legislative agenda one step closer to fruition. Here’s where Hudson Valley lawmakers stand. The blueprint passed 217-215, despite disputes within…
Livingston Manor-Roscoe School District Preserves Local Tax Breaks
At its recent organizational meeting, the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District Board of Education voted to continue existing local tax exemptions for veterans, senior citizens, and those who have made capital improvements…
NYSEG Customers Face High Bills
More and more people in New York are upset with New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) over high bills. Many say they don’t understand why their bills have doubled or tripled,…
NY Orders Prison Guards Back to Work as Gov. Hochul Considers Out-of-State Transfers
New York state troopers are serving court notices ordering corrections officers to end their unauthorized strike as the state considers transferring prisoners out of state, adding fuel to a prison policy debate…