New York targets youth cannabis risks
Five years after New York state legalized adult‑use cannabis, state officials say more young people are being exposed…
New York targets youth cannabis risks
Five years after New York state legalized adult‑use cannabis, state officials say more young people are being exposed…
EF-1 tornado damages homes in Otsego County
A tornado that tore through Otsego County on Tuesday displaced residents, damaged homes and downed trees and power…
Defying the odds: From N.Y. foster care system to Ph.D.
Only about 8-12% of former foster youth earn a two- or four-year college degree, according to research on…
LGBTQ+ community orgs face surging demand, shrinking budgets
As Pride celebrations take place across New York, local LGBTQIA+ organizations say the party atmosphere masks a harder…
Are Regents exams still necessary in NY
As New York prepares to phase out Regents exams as a graduation requirement, some students and educators say…
Advocates push for stronger penalties for sex trafficking
As this year’s legislative session winds down, many bills are waiting for action, including one that would change…
Art, movement and mental health for first responders
For Emilie DeGroff, art and dance are more than hobbies. They are tools she hopes can help New…
POWER Checks: NY to send $1B in utility rebates
New York will send one-time “POWER checks” to millions of residents to help offset rising utility costs under…
Diversion program helps Capital Region man rebuild his life
Four years ago, Richard Davenport says the idea of having an apartment of his own felt impossible. He…
New Yorkers pinched by property taxes are seeking answers
A new Gallup study finds that the high costs of living rank as the top financial worry for…
Black architects lay the blueprint for the next generation
Black architects still make up only about 2% of the profession, and Shawn Hamlin and Stephen Wilder are…