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New York reveals how many school districts are adding pre-K seats

New York reveals how many school districts are adding pre-K seats

Gov. Hochul and lawmakers included $560 million to expand universal pre-K seat availability across New York in this year's state budget.
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Hochul urges caution as severe storms, tornado threat hit New York

Hochul urges caution as severe storms, tornado threat hit New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to stay alert and use caution as severe thunderstorms bring the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, hail and isolated tornadoes to parts of the state.
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Severe storms trigger tornado warnings, flooding and power outages across New York

Severe storms trigger tornado warnings, flooding and power outages across New York

A powerful line of thunderstorms moved across New York Wednesday night, bringing tornado warnings, strong winds, hail, flooding and widespread power outages. Here's what happened and what's left Thursday morning.
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When will storms hit New York? Here's when severe weather is expected Wednesday

When will storms hit New York? Here's when severe weather is expected Wednesday

Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, with the greatest risk for severe weather from late afternoon through the evening and some storms potentially continuing overnight.
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How long will the severe storms last in New York? What to know

How long will the severe storms last in New York? What to know

Severe thunderstorms are moving across Western and Central New York, bringing threats of damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. Here's when the worst weather is expected to end Wednesday night.
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How many are without power in NY? See outages near you

How many are without power in NY? See outages near you

Track the latest New York power outages during the late summer storms.
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Two measles cases confirmed in Ontario County

Two measles cases confirmed in Ontario County

Ontario County health officials confirmed two measles cases but say the overall risk to the public remains low.
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Thunderstorm warnings issued across New York. Here's what to know

Thunderstorm warnings issued across New York. Here's what to know

The storm system is moving east and is expected to include damaging wind and quarter-sized hail.
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As New York moved to curb ICE cooperation, the agency arrested 2,100

As New York moved to curb ICE cooperation, the agency arrested 2,100

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin cast the immigration sweep as a rebuke to New York leaders and vowed federal arrests would continue.
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2 killed in small plane crash in upstate New York; FAA, NTSB investigating

2 killed in small plane crash in upstate New York; FAA, NTSB investigating

Two men died after their small plane crashed in the Finger Lakes region following reports of a mechanical issue.
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NY utility rebate checks up to $200 to start arriving soon. Who qualifies?

NY utility rebate checks up to $200 to start arriving soon. Who qualifies?

About 8.2 million New Yorkers are expected to receive the one-time payments, which will be mailed automatically between September and December.
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On This Day: Ida’s Remnants Unleashed Historic Flooding Across New York

On This Day: Ida’s Remnants Unleashed Historic Flooding Across New York

In September 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida, after making landfall in Louisiana, brought a devastating and unexpected turn of events to New Yo...