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As the college tries to move past the controversies surrounding Botstein's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the nature of the former president's ongoing relationship with Bard is unclear.
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(Airs 07/02/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Immigrant advocates in New York are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship, we’ll have reaction from an immigrant advocacy group to the Supreme Court ending legal protections for Haitian’s fleeing to the U.S. from violence or natural disaster, and we’ll tell you about people are doing whatever they can to make ends meet – including donating plasma.
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New York State officials say a historic investment in childcare is helping move the state closer to universal access while also giving counties more resources to address long-standing waitlists.
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Due to federal cuts, the state Essential Plan will no longer be able to offer health insurance to those who make between 200% and 250% of the poverty level. This leaves 450,000 state residents uninsured.
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A mom from Long Island has campaigned for a decade to protect kids caught in the middle of child custody battles ever since she lost her own toddler. Two-year-old Kyra Franchetti was shot and killed by her father during court-ordered unsupervised visitation in 2016. He later committed suicide by setting his home on fire.
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A spokesman for Gov. Kathy Hochul says such development is happening "only on land that is willingly leased by landowners."
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The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.
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The Scottish-born comic became a U.S. citizen in 2008. He showcases his goofy sense of humor, and his appetite for the unpredictable, in a new five-part documentary series for CNN.
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Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."
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Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.