Police are issuing their annual warning about dangerous driving habits before the unofficial start of summer this weekend. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the deadliest for teen…
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A Revolutionary War-Era Ship Found Under the World Trade Center Finally Has a Home
A Revolutionary War-era gunboat found during the excavation of Ground Zero 15 years ago has finally arrived at its new home. A team of students and researchers from Texas A&M University’s Center for Maritime…
Hochul Apologizes for ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ at Thomas Indian School
“Today, on behalf of the State of New York, I Governor Kathy Hochul, apologize to the Seneca Nation of Indians and survivors and descendants from all nations who attended the Thomas Indian…
New Yorkers Like Some of Hochul’s Policies But Aren’t Enthusiastic About a Second Term, Says Poll
At time when Republicans and Democrats seem to disagree on everything, a new Siena College poll finds strong, bipartisan approval for several provisions in the recently passed New York state budget. According…
Seneca Nation President Discusses Significance of Hochul’s Visit, Apology
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to visit the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday to apologize for the state’s role in the Thomas Indian School, and to meet with survivors. This is a…
SUNY Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Free Community College Program
Community colleges in New York state are making it easier for adult learners to apply for free associate degree programs. Tuition, fees, books and supplies will be free starting this fall at…
Growing Number of Politicians, Organizations Speak Out on Proposed Cuts
A mounting number of elected officials and organizations from New York are voicing support for the retention of Medicaid in the face of federal funding cuts. Current health care plans from the…
Scenic Hudson’s Pete Lopez Discusses Environmental Legislation in New York State Budget
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget last week. As reaction from advocacy organizations pours in, from the New York Public News Network, WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke with…
Lawmakers Ban AI Deepfakes of Minors and Require Disclaimers That AI Chatbots Aren’t Human
New York lawmakers are placing safeguards on artificial intelligence chatbots, as more people are turning to them for conversation and companionship. Tech companies will now have to issue disclaimers in New York…