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…
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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…
New York Filmmakers Skeptical of President’s Foreign Film Tariff
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced he had authorized imposing a 100 percent tariff on all foreign films. Filmmakers and local film commissions in New York say it’s a bad idea —…
New York’s Native American Mascot Ban Under Federal Probe, As Activists and Academics Highlight Harm
The battle over Native American mascots as logos for schools sports teams in New York has taken a turn, as President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Education to investigate…
NY Lawmakers Aim to Block Elon Musk’s Attempt to turn X into a Venmo, Zelle Competitor
New York could be a stumbling block for billionaire Elon Musk’s attempts to launch a person-to-person payment system on his platform X. Two state lawmakers from Manhattan sent a letter this week…
Religious School Reprieve from NY Education Standards to be Included in State Budget
New York lawmakers have agreed to delay regulations on nonpublic religious schools, bowing to pressure from Orthodox Jewish leaders and ignoring concerns from the state’s top education officials. Draft bill language reviewed…