The survey of New York school districts on Holocaust education showed all districts are in compliance but critics say it didn't address quality.

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All NY school districts meet Holocaust education standards, state says

Governor Kathy Hochul signs a legislative package to support Holocaust survivors in educational, cultural and financial institutions. The three new laws signed by Governor Hochul will help ensure schools are providing high-quality Holocaust education, will require museums to acknowledge art stolen from Jewish owners by the Nazi regime, and will instruct the Department of Financial Services to publish a list of financial institutions that voluntarily waive fees for Holocaust reparation payments.

The survey of New York school districts on Holocaust education showed all districts are in compliance but critics say it didn't address quality.

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An iPhone with a lithium ion battery has been disassembled at the Sunnking facility in Brockport, New York. Lithium ion batteries must be carefully removed from discarded electronics because if damaged, an electrical short can start a fire.
 
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Lithium-ion batteries have sparked major NY fires. How to use them safely

 

Poor quality batteries are playing a major role in fires, but there are ways to stay safe.

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Award-winning composer and writer Rupert Holmes outside his home in Cold Spring, N.Y. April 11, 2023. Holmes latest book is ÒMurder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide.Ó
 

Cold Spring novelist creates school for scandal in 'Murder Your Employer'

 

'Murder Your Employer,' the new best-seller from Nyack high grad Rupert Holmes, creates a college for those who want to do in their bosses.

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) flips his bat after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning on April 16, 2023, at RingCentral Coliseum.
 

Mets sweep Athletics behind Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo heroics

 

Pete Alonso hit a game-tying home run and Brandon Nimmo made a game-saving diving catch in the ninth inning of the Mets' sweep of the Athletics.

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Valley Central's Raysean Johnson dribbles up court during the Section 9 boys basketball game at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, NY on Friday, January 6, 2023. Warwick defeated Central Valley. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE TIMES HERALD-RECORD
 

Boys basketball: BCANY, OCIAA all-stars for 2022-23 season

 

Dozens of talented boys basketball players are recognized by the OCIAA and members of the local coaches association for their 2022-23 season efforts.

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Varsity 845: High school sports roundups, schedules for April 10-16

 

The Varsity 845 roundups, schedules for Section 9 high school sports for April 10-16, 2023.

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Newburgh man accused in fatal shooting pleads guilty to manslaughter

 

A Newburgh man accused of the fatal shooting of a man and wounding a five-year-old boy last year pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Friday

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Orange County Fair Speedway race season opens Saturday

 

The Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown will open its 104th season of competitive racing on Saturday. Dirt cars will take turns through October.

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New Army coach Kevin Kuwik brings winning tradition to West Point

 

Kevin Kuwik has played a large role in basketball success at numerous colleges. He hopes to bring that to his new job at West Point.

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