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New York officials warn of back-to-school AI scams
The NY Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning families and students about increasingly sophisticated AI scams as they prepare for the new school year.
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New York pledges $35 million to expand public EV charging network
New York state is offering $35 million so government agencies and state universities can build EV charging stations on their property.
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5 new Westchester ice cream shops and other sweet spots open, 6 more on way
Five Westchester ice cream shops, a gelateria, two confectionary spots and a crepe-focused cafe have opened in the past four months.
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New York students enter second year of cellphone ban. What to know
The cellphone ban requires public school districts, charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to prohibit the unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices throughout the entire school day.
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9/11 link to heart disease rejected as responders cry foul
In response to petitions seeking coverage through the World Trade Center Health Program for ischemic heart disease, a recent ruling cited “insufficient evidence.”
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NY to fund over $7M of legal bills for immigrant kids after feds balk
New York plans to cover legal bills for about 1,400 children with pending immigration cases who could lose their representation in court if the Trump administration stops paying for those services.
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How much Iran war gas prices are costing New Yorkers as midterms loom
The Iran war and the high gas prices it caused have now lasted more than five months and are looming as a potential factor in the approaching midterm elections.
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‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases rise in New York, with 65 new cases
New York reported 65 additional confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, known for causing frequent explosive diarrhea, in the latest weekly update from the state Department of Health.
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Rockland’s first ‘wind phone’ to help those grieving honors local teen
The wind phone is located in the southern portion of River Front Park, along the Hudson River.
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Old Farmer’s Almanac fall forecast: What New York can expect this season
The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers a look at what temperatures and precipitation could look like across the country, including New York.
