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Warmer with a breeze and plenty of dry time today. Highs in the 60s and 70s. Showers and storms likely tomorrow.

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Around New York

1. Former Mid-State CO will now stand trial alone after another takes plea

After a surprise plea, former Mid-State correction officer Caleb Blair will stand trial alone on Monday for the beating death of incarcerated individual Messiah Nantwi at the facility last year.

2. Districts work to combat chronic absenteeism through initiatives, after-school programs

Chronic absenteeism is defined by the Department of Education as missing 10% or more of school days, which adds up to roughly one month of school.

3. Proposed bill would allow New Yorkers to buy into state health insurance plan

Changes are coming to about 450,000 New Yorkers’ health insurance. Three months from Friday, qualifications for the state’s Essential Plan will be in effect. However, some have already started to feel the pressure.

Around the Nation

1. A cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked as Iran makes new peace proposal

2. How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive

3. Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can’t keep up with higher oil prices

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