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Hudson City School District voters have approved a budget for the next fiscal year — increasing the district’s funding by just over 1%. Meanwhile, Kingston City School District also passed a larger budget than last year, but will still lose nearly 60 staff members, including teachers.
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Former NY elementary teacher and now 2nd year PhD student at RPI Sophia Acquisto, Former U.S. Army officer and State Department Diplomat who taught at Bard College for six years and is now a Senior Fellow at Bard's Center for Civic Engagement Ambassador Fred Hof, and Wall Street Investment Banker Mark Wittman.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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Aggressive roundups of immigrants have pushed state leaders like Hochul to stand up to ICE policies.
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A homegrown candidate and fractures in the GOP are giving Democrats hope of flipping a red district in the North County. -
As the weather warms up, harmful algal blooms can begin growing on ponds, rivers, and lakes. -
New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.
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Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.
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Its name is short — like its size — but the bee is one of Earth's most important and busy creatures. -
A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work. -
Eleven historically significant sites across the country will receive $25,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
