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Gov. Kathy Hochul's office
Hochul negotiated agreements with state lawmakers over changes that would win her signature on pending legislation.
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Lemurs are small social primates with pointed snouts, large eyes, and a long tail. These charismatic creatures are a favorite of children. There are about 100 living species and all of them live on the large island of Madagascar. Lemurs’ ancestors are thought to have originated in Africa and crossed the Mozambique Channel to Madagascar over 60 million years ago. Over time, they evolved into a large number of species.
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The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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The election to fill the State Senate seat being vacated by Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan has another candidate. Dan Gagliardo is entering the race with the backing of the Republican Party.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were in Buffalo Friday, signing a "landmark" deal to collaborate on nuclear energy development. -
Niagara Regional Police say the suspect was taken into custody Saturday morning after an all-night standoff. The officer he allegedly shot was treated and released. -
President Donald Trump said last week that Rep. Elise Stefanik and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are "two great people running."
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The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
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The attorney generals say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states. -
The exit of more than a dozen staffers follows turmoil at Heritage and the larger conservative movement over the role of right-wing influencers who've promoted antisemitic and other extremist ideas. -
An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It's the administration's latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.
