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,…
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…
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…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Our resident science guy Joe Johnson has some science stories that caught his eye this week, including updates on that asteroid that was getting (kind of) close to Earth; the first asteroid…
Is Hochul’s Child Tax Credit Enough? Some Lawmakers Say No
One thousand dollars. That’s what Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to increase New York’s child tax credit to, for children up to the age of four. But progressive lawmakers say the governor’s proposal…
