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Hochul: Gov. Kathy Hochul's office
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Ocasio-Cortez: The Associated Press
“I think she brings a lot of energy to the process, engages young people in particular,” Hochul said.
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Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman will face one another on Oct. 13. -
Dotted along the walls of the new Highmark Stadium are art displays that tell the story of WNY’s rich history and culture. Among them is a panel completed by Seneca Nation artist Caleb Abrams. The display aims to connect visitors and locals alike to the Haudenosaunee communities that call the region home. -
1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is already America’s largest healthcare union — but could grow by over 47% with one of the largest union election votes in U.S. history now pending.
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In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.
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Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students. -
Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research. -
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, after they were banned from covering White House events by President Trump.
