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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding the Trump administration reverse a 91% cut to anti-fentanyl programs as overdose deaths surge and China’s role in the synthetic drug trade remains a top concern. On May ... more

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is sounding the alarm over a Republican-backed plan that he says would eliminate health coverage for 1.5 million New Yorkers and slash $13.5 billion from the state's healthcare economy. As ... more

New York is introducing a major new benefit to support low-income parents: a one-time $1,800 birth allowance to help offset the rising costs of caring for a newborn ... more

Lawmakers, educators, parents, and students gathered at the New York State Capitol on Monday to call for stronger protections and more consistent access to recess in elementary schools statewide. Led by New York State United ... more

A Seneca Falls man was arrested Monday after allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana and failing to properly yield to a police vehicle with emergency lights activated. Pravo Atherly, 46, was taken into custody ... more

Northeast College of Health Sciences has announced a new graduate program aimed at preparing students for one of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare. The college is now accepting applications for its Master of Science in ... more

A sweeping drug investigation led to the arrest of two men in Farmington on Monday, following the seizure of a kilogram of cocaine, over $12,000 in cash, and six firearms. Tomas Rodriguez Ortiz, 41, and ... more

Section 8 housing vouchers can help pay for utilities in 2025, but it depends on your lease and local rules. In many cases, your public housing agency will apply a utility allowance to offset the ... more

The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April, showing that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%. The data, calculated using U.S. Bureau of Labor ... more

As of midnight ET on Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at approximately $106,997, nearing its all-time high of $109,114. This surge is fueled by a combination of institutional investments, favorable regulatory developments, and a maturing ... more

A national coalition of Christian business leaders is praising the House GOP’s proposed tax legislation, calling it a transformative step toward economic growth and family-focused relief. The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) endorsed the bill — ... more

Millions of low-income Americans could soon lose access to SNAP food assistance and Medicaid coverage. These benefits are threatened under a sweeping Republican proposal backed by President Donald Trump. The plan, currently moving through the ... more

XRP's short-term price trajectory is influenced by a confluence of technical indicators, regulatory developments, and market sentiment. Technical Analysis and Market Sentiment Support and Resistance Levels: XRP is currently hovering around the $2.36 mark, with ... more

Federal stimulus checks ended in 2021, but seniors may still qualify for direct payments through other programs in 2025. From expanded tax credits to state-funded rebates and guaranteed income pilots, several forms of relief continue ... more

Public housing agencies across the U.S. continue to open Section 8 waitlists in 2025, offering eligible low-income households a chance to apply for housing assistance. Because most voucher programs operate with limited availability, applying during ... more

Social Security is one of the most important safety nets in the U.S., yet millions of Americans still believe false or outdated information about how it works. In 2025, understanding the truth could mean the ... more

If you’re approved for a Section 8 housing voucher, one of the most important questions is whether it will help cover your first month’s rent. The answer depends on the timing of your move, your ... more

A man with a history of sex crimes has been indicted after allegedly attempting to lure a child he believed was 11 years old into sexual activity. Nathaniel Drescher, 41, of Latham, was arraigned last ... more

Consumers buying concert tickets in 2025 are seeing big changes—and even bigger prices. Ticketmaster and Live Nation, two of the biggest names in live entertainment, are now required to follow a new Federal Trade Commission ... more