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In the latest Siena Poll, New York Governor Kathy Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 50% to 41%, a slight move from 49% to 39% in the month of August.
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Dotted along the walls of the new Highmark Stadium are art displays that tell the story of WNYâs rich history and culture. Among them is a panel completed by Seneca Nation artist Caleb Abrams. The display aims to connect visitors and locals alike to the Haudenosaunee communities that call the region home. -
1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is already Americaâs largest healthcare union â but could grow by over 47% with one of the largest union election votes in U.S. history now pending.
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G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Set in the same universe as Tahir's Ember in Ashes series, Empire picks up right where the last book, 'Heir' left off â with S'rsha attached to the very monster she sought to destroy.
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eBay became the latest online retailer to ban the sale of airbags and many of their components. Aftermarket parts can be risky if they turn out to be fake or defective. -
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students. -
Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.
