Government reform advocates question whether the newly created New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will be much better than it's troubled predecessor, which was disbanded earlier this month.
Anyone who does not identify as male or female can update their gender to “X” on their ID card, and vehicle title and registration, said County Clerk Jamie Romeo.
Active shooter drills are common in U.S. schools, but an Illinois high school student's research suggests too many emergency plans don't take students with disabilities into consideration.
The Rochester Board of Education is pushing for Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small to step down. Commissioner James Patterson confirmed the board wants to cut short her contract, a move first reported by the Democrat and Chronicle on Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she's gearing up for a potential coronavirus surge this fall but does not expect to impose any new restrictions. She says requests for proposals are going out to start a comprehensive review of the state's policies since the spring of 2020.
