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What is NY Inspires? How New York plans to reshape high school graduation
The initiative, called NY Inspires, is the State Education Department's multi-year plan to change what a New York high school diploma represents, how students earn academic credit and how schools determine whether students are ready to graduate. The ultimate goal is a competency-based system in which students demonstrate what they know and ... FULL STORY
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BILLS WEEKLY: Buffalo Wins Shootout in Houston 36-31 to Open 2026 Season (podcast)
It was a high-scoring affair in Houston as the Bills got over the hump against the Texans and secured an opening week win 36-31, versus Houston. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, ... LAUNCH STREAM
HEADLINE NEWS
Golisano Children’s ranks No. 45 nationally for pediatric cancer care
Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester ranked 45th nationally for pediatric cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. The recognition, released September 15, marks the third time in four years that the University ... Read More
Five Upstate New York Job Corps centers to remain open after federal reversal
Five Job Corps centers serving Upstate New York will remain open after the Trump administration rescinded a plan that threatened operations at 99 campuses nationwide. The New York centers are in Albany, Sullivan, Orleans, Otsego and Chautauqua counties ... Read More
New York RAISE Act requires AI developers to disclose safety protocols
New York's RAISE Act requires the world's largest artificial intelligence developers to publish their safety protocols and report critical incidents within 72 hours. Gov. Kathy Hochul ...
New York urges $1 million community investment per data center megawatt
New York has issued a voluntary framework recommending that communities seek at least $1 million in local investment for every megawatt of power demanded by a ...
New York opens $80 million arts capital grant program
New York nonprofit arts and cultural organizations can apply for a new round of state capital grants ranging from $10,000 to $10 million for construction, equipment ...
Fifteen startups selected for final 43North competition in Buffalo
Fifteen startups have advanced to the semifinals of New York's final 43North competition, where companies will compete for five $1 million investments and a place in ...
Gillibrand bill would repeal Canada tariffs and refund duties
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would repeal tariffs imposed under a rarely used federal trade provision, including a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, ...
Finger Lakes farms receive millions for water quality projects
New York is awarding nearly $25 million for farm conservation projects, including more than $4 million for work in Ontario and Cayuga counties aimed at reducing ...
New York says 2.5 million more households qualify for utility discounts
New York has launched a statewide enrollment campaign for a utility discount program that officials say could help 2.5 million additional households lower their monthly energy ...
State investigation opens after off-duty corrections officer strikes pedestrian
The New York Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into the death of a pedestrian who was struck by an off-duty Westchester County correction officer ...
Driver hospitalized after tractor-trailer crash at Route 64 intersection
An 89-year-old driver was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital after her minivan collided with a tractor-trailer Tuesday afternoon at State Route 64 and County Road 2, ...
Blakeman criticizes Hochul utility rebates, promises 50% bill cut
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s one-time utility rebate checks Tuesday and promised to cut customers’ utility bills in half if elected. Speaking ...
City of Ithaca to lower speed limit to 25 mph as 116 signs go up
The City of Ithaca will begin lowering its default citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph the week of Sept. 21 as Public Works ...
Buffalo News editorial criticizes Blakeman campaign’s AI ads
The Buffalo News Editorial Board criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertising, arguing that manipulated videos and campaign mailings risk ...
Esperanza Mansion defendant sentenced after paying $323K
Todd Alexander will serve 100 days of weekends in jail after paying more than $323,000 in restitution for victims of the Esperanza Mansion wedding scandal, according ...
Cornell scholars examine how fictional worldbuilding shapes politics
A new collection co-edited by Cornell University literature scholar Anindita Banerjee examines how ideas and techniques associated with speculative fiction can move into real-world political movements ...
Canandaigua committees shelve composting and tree rules, advance parking and e-bike proposals
Canandaigua City Council committees paused work on a curbside composting program and declined to pursue restrictions on private-property tree removal during a Sept. 14 meeting. Members ...
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office adds staff, marks training and community work
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office added four deputy sheriffs and several corrections officers over the summer while staff completed specialized training and expanded community programs, according ...
SPORTS
No. 17 Cornell men’s soccer blanked by Pittsburgh
No. 17 Cornell men's soccer controlled much of Tuesday night's match against Pittsburgh but could not turn its offensive pressure into goals, falling 2-0 to the Panthers at Ambrose Urbanic Field at the Petersen Sports Complex. Cornell dropped to 2-2-0 ... Read More
Max Fried earns first win since April as Yankees roll past Twins
Max Fried delivered his strongest start in nearly five months Tuesday night, and the New York Yankees continued their push toward the American League East title with an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Yankees improved ... Read More
FLX LIVING
HWS student gains commercial real estate experience through internship
Hobart and William Smith college student Bauer Morrissey spent the summer learning the commercial side of New York City real estate through a paid internship with Cushman & Wakefield. Morrissey, a member of the HWS Class of 2027, ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
White House says Memphis crime fell 36% after federal task force launch
Overall crime in Memphis fell nearly 36% during the year after President Donald Trump created a multiagency public-safety task force, according to figures released by the White House. The administration said murders declined 36%, robberies fell 42%, motor ... Read More
PODCASTS & LIVE STREAMS
CONCRETE JUNGLE: Yankees Take Final Subway Series in 2026 (podcast)
The Mets and Yankees tilted one last time over the weekend with the Yankees winning the final series between the teams in 2026. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the weekend, take a look at the week ahead, and breakdown ... Launch Stream
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