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A federal judge struck down a New York law for companies to pay $75 billion for climate change costs. An EarthJustice lawyer says polluter pays laws are not new and this could get reversed.
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For the first time, visitors to the NYS Fair can learn about the responsible consumption of cannabisOrganizers call the Green Standard Alliance booth at the NYS Fair a major milestone for the state's cannabis industry, focusing on safety and education. -
The Herkimer Diamond quartz crystal found in Upstate NY is as clear as a diamond and, some claim, rarer. -
The artists went micro in a big way making it part of the fun in finding the details for fair visitors admiring the butter. -
Governor Kathy Hochul approved $36 million in additional funding for a range of agencies that help survivors of rape, domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes. But agencies want more stability. -
Heavy rain and severe weather forced the New York State Fair to temporarily close and end early Wednesday following flooding across the fairgrounds. -
The court-brokered agreement now goes to the county executive who is required to hold a public hearing and sign it into law by September 9th
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It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing? -
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded. -
Judges say a bill would have unintended consequences and make their workloads untenable. -
NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia. -
Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you?
