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Students, parents react to racist, antisemitic behavior at Hastings Middle School

After racist and antisemitic behavior was identified at Farragut Middle School in Hastings, students hung ribbons to show support for those targeted.

 

Man killed in Rhinebeck crash with stolen SUV driven by 14-year-old

A New Jersey man died Tuesday morning when his van was hit by a stolen vehicle driven by a 14-year-old in Rhinebeck.

 

Hastings principals: Racist, sexist, homophobic student behavior affecting ability to teach

A memo from principals at Farragut Middle School said some students feel unsafe because of the racist, sexist behavior of other students.

 

Will NY provide health coverage for undocumented adults? What we know as budget deadline looms

New York lawmakers are supporting an expansion of health coverage for undocumented immigrants in opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul in budget talks.

 

Calling food trucks and bike renters: Cuomo Bridge has slots to fill

The deadline is approaching for food trucks and bike rental shops to apply for slots on the Cuomo Bridge from late April to late October.

 

Memories of the Galleria: Readers share stories from decades of life at the mall

Some visited in the mall in its final weeks to pay their respects, despite very few stores being open, and a few admitted shedding tears.

 

Airmont village election was certified without absentees votes, officials say

The Airmont village clerk certified the election without counting hundreds of absentee ballots, a situation criticized and expected to be corrected Wednesday

 

NY AG releases body cam footage of Wawarsing fatal shooting of Daniel McAlpin

State police responded to the Wawarsing home of Daniel McAlpin's parents on Sept. 9.

 

Unemployment expansion gets renewed push as labor unions join fight. Will it pass in NY?

As budget talks continue through March, the New York State Senate recently included language supporting expanding unemployment benefits.

 

For students in AP Black history course, learning about past overshadows political debate

Students say the class offers a more nuanced look at African and African American history, even after backlash over changes to the course framework.

 

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