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In an effort to highlight Women’s History Month, a local sensory gym is hosting events meant to celebrate and include neurodivergent individuals.
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(Airs 03/06/26 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Some State lawmakers want to increase funding for refugee resettlement, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says the state budget spends more than it’s taking in, and library advocates say the services they provide are at risk under the Governor’s latest spending plan.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposes a 33% cut to the Rural Preservation Program, which funds Rural Preservation Companies, or RPCs.
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Fallout continues after it was revealed last week that New York’s clean energy law could cost residents more than expected.
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A Manhattan Democrat is behind a proposal to make it easier for some bars and restaurants to serve people outdoors, but only during the World Cup.
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Advocates say the death of a blind Rohingya refugee in Buffalo highlights failures to recognize disability and connect people to community resources.
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Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day.
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Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain's prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.
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Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way -- returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can't otherwise reach.
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The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.