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Hochul's plan to restrict mask wearing greeted with opposition from some Democrats
Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Democrat, said Hochul's proposal creates a "violation level crime to wear a mask with the ...
Trump’s crackdown on university protests is casting a long shadow. Activists hope he’s also providing a spark
At Columbia University, which has long borne witness to protests and dissent, the atmosphere has shifted under a new regime ...
New York’s push to restrict masks is dividing Democrats
Following masked pro-Palestinian demonstrations, New York’s governor is pushing to create a new offense for those who wear masks while harassing others.
Change to 'discovery' law seen as key obstacle in ongoing state budget negotiations
New York's budget is delayed over changes to the 'discovery' law for criminal trials, lawmakers say. Other Hochul proposals ...
Trump demands Harvard University ban face masks, crack down on antisemitism — or lose $9 billion in funding
The letter comes just weeks after Trump yanked roughly $400 million in grants and contracts from Columbia University, citing the school’s noncompliance with anti-discrimination laws.
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Gov. Hochul’s public mask ban hits roadblock in state budget talks
Legislators have expressed concern that criminalizing the act of wearing a mask with ill intent could lead to unequal ...
Trump administration to freeze Brown University grants, call for restrictions at Harvard
Human rights advocates and academic experts have condemned the moves as an assault on free speech and academic freedom.
Trump administration demands Harvard end DEI, ban masks at protests to keep federal funding
Trump administration demands Harvard end DEI programs, ban masks at protests to keep billions in federal funding ...
Trump administration threatens Harvard's $9B funding amid antisemitism investigation
The Trump administration has threatened Harvard's $9B in federal funding, demanding reforms to address antisemitism and align ...
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Facing Trump’s Ultimatum, Harvard Has No Easy Choices
Harvard may find itself walking a tightrope to keep its funding after the Trump administration sent a Thursday night email ...
State budget delay continues as lawmakers toil over handful of Hochul's policy plans
The New York state legislature has passed another short-term budget extender, kicking the can on budget deliberations into next week as legislative leaders and the governor continue to push back and ...
Harvard Told to End DEI and Ban Masks as Funding Threat Detailed
The Trump administration detailed a raft of changes it wants from Harvard University in a letter received by the school ...