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Counties ask for sales tax increase to offset revenue losses
Sept. 22, 2020 - The state is facing a multi-billion-dollar budget gap due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Battlefield archaeologists dig up War of 1812 history on Lake Ontario
Sept. 21, 2020 - Researchers are investigating a battleground that played a big role in the War of 1812
Geologists hope to modernize New York’s continuing accreditation rules
Sept. 21, 2020 - Legislation has made its way through the Capitol that will change the continuing education standards
Counties brace for the most complicated election in modern history
Sept. 18, 2020 - This year’s election will be like no other in our history. Jude Seymour, Jefferson County
Teachers union sues Cuomo to prevent drastic education cuts
Sept. 18, 2020 - The state teachers union, NYSUT, is suing the state to prevent education funding cuts. Andy
Schools left without direction by state’s secrecy around funding cuts
Sept. 18, 2020 - Schools across the state are already facing a tough budget situation as they bring students
Affordable housing investments threated by pandemic
Sept. 17, 2020 - Housing instability is just one of the many side effects of COVID-19’s economic toll. Jolie
New York weighs flu vaccine mandate for students
Sept. 17, 2020 - David Robinson, New York State Health reporter for the USA Today Network – New York,
Behind-the-scenes account of Cuomo’s response to COVID-19
Sept. 17, 2020 - New reporting from the Wall Street Journal highlights the actions the Cuomo administration took early
