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An audit led by Troy police was supposed to help settle a disagreement on how to regulate Flock cameras. Instead, Troy officials can’t seem to agree on whether the audit is sufficient.
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Michael Roth, the President of Wesleyan University, will speak at the Monterey Meeting House in Monterey, MA on Sunday, August 9th. His talk is titled: 'From Neutrality to Democracy; How Higher Ed Can Defend Democracy.' Michael will join us later this morning.Michael Roth has been president of Wesleyan University since 2007. His most recent books are 'The Student: A Brief History and Safe Enough Spaces: A Pragmatist’s Guide to Free Speech, Affirmative Action, and Political Correctness on College Campuses,'and 'Beyond the University: Why Liberal Education Matters.'He is currently focused on building a network of schools, Democracy 250, whose students defend democracy by participating in it. We welcome Michael Roth to the RT.
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New York’s new Medical Aid in Dying law takes effect on Wednesday,and groups challenging the law in courtreceivedmixed resultsthis week.
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The controversial plant in the Finger Lakes has rebranded with a new business model that may conflict with Gov. Kathy Hochul's pause on new data centers. -
New York State’s top energy regulator is moving to implement consumer protections in the state budget, which could have an impact on your home power bill. -
A New York state initiative to reduce fossil fuel reliance and bolster alternative fuel advancements is getting a financial boost.
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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.
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Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR that photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that ousted her in 2021. -
SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes. -
Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.
