Medical marijuana arrives
The era of medical marijuana in New York State is expected to officially begin later this week — at least
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Op-ed: Our picks for ballot propositions
Here’s our guide to the three propositions found on the back of the ballot. Proposal No. 1 – It purports to
SAFE Act still controversial a year later
One year after state lawmakers, urged on by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, passed one of the nation’s most restrictive gun laws,
Opposition to Common Core gains steam
Last week, the state teachers union and Assembly Republicans dealt a one-two punch to the besieged Common Core curriculum, criticizing
Poll: Should medical marijuana be legalized in New York State?
Earlier this month, Gov. Cuomo announced a plan to allow limited use of medical marijuana for those with serious illnesses.
Student testing will be rolled back in New Paltz
Testing under the new Common Core federal education standards hasn’t thrilled New Paltz parents. It turns out that it also
Casino prop’s slanted wording angers opponents
Promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and lowering property taxes. Who could be against that? That seems to be
A sense of where you are
“That’s a New York State leg,” says Tom Luciano, proprietor of Time and Materials, one of Hudson’s many antique shops.
Jury rules in Shandaken’s favor in private landowners’ assessment challenge
A jury has ruled in favor of the Town of Shandaken in a suit brought by a group of Shandaken
Districts looking to close or consolidate local schools
Nearly every local school district is looking at closing a school or drastically reconfiguring its district to save money. Closing a