Only a third of NYC 4th graders deemed ‘proficient’ in math as Big Apple students lag behind state, national averages
The abysmal results reported in the national exam officially known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress came to ...
NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
Testifying before state lawmakers Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is complaining that the ...
Governor Kathy Hochul visits NewsChannel 9 for wide-ranging interview on local, state and federal issues set to air on Newsmakers
For the first time, Governor Kathy Hochul visited the NewsChannel 9 studio on Wednesday, Jan. 29, for a wide-ranging ...
Hochul announces $4.9M state grant for Schenectady housing/child care project
A project to construct a new campus for Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) at the corner of State Street and ...
It’s the first ‘Year of the Wood Snake’ in 60 years — and a Feng Shui master says that means weird things for NYC
Buckle up, New York City. The five boroughs are in for a “challenging” Year of the Wood Snake, with the Lunar New Year ...
NJ files lawsuit seeking to stymie Hochul’s NYC driving tax after asking Trump for help
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced he filed a lawsuit to halt congestion pricing in neighboring New York, expressing concern for the environment and the working class.
Even ‘SNL’ takes shot at string of killings, shoving attacks on NYC subways
New York City’s subway-crime epidemic has gotten so ridiculous that it’s officially become fodder for late-night comedians, ...
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What makes a good special election candidate?
In recent years, Republicans and Democrats have had varying success with picking strong candidates that can capture the ...
New Yorkers To Get $3 Billion in Inflation Refund Checks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced inflation refund checks of up to $500 will be paid to eligible New Yorkers.
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U.S. Rep. Ryan, other Democrats slam Trump’s executive orders
U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan lashed out Tuesday at President Donald Trump’s decisions to pardon convicted Jan. 6 rioters, roll back a ...
NYC subway conductor makes tragic discovery on train: dead woman
A woman between 50 and 60 years old and believed to be homeless was discovered dead on a subway train in New York City on ...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams attends inauguration after last-minute invite from Trump’s team
Eric Adams attended Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday – a last-minute change of plans that raised eyebrows amid rumors the ...