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After the Belmont Stakes and a July 4th weekend of racing, the historic Saratoga Race Course began its traditional summer meet today. The third opening day of sorts marks another milestone in a record-setting season.
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(Airs 07/09/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Advocates and federal politicians are sounding the alarm over cuts to SNAP food benefits, we’ll speak with SUNY Chancellor John King about funding for higher education, and we’ll meet a journalist with a unique perspective on the state’s complex and sprawling prison system.
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The federal program uses tax credits as an incentive to fund scholarships that could pay for school supplies, tutoring and private school tuition.
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Residents and businesses near the state’s largest landfill contemplate moving as the landfill continues to operate more than five years past its closing date.
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A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction that would have shielded them from state oversight.
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Former DEC engineer and Goodyear whistleblower is honored, SNAP cuts raise food insecurity concerns and Buffalo's Disability Pride Festival returns this July.
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We're in that phase of summer pop doldrums when the same songs seem to be on repeat week after week. Can Stella Lefty, Yung Miami or Malcolm Todd make a run to crack the top 10?
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Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.
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Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
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Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election comeback.