By Eric Tucker Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration said the government would no longer encourage schools to use race as a factor in the admissions process, rescinding Obama-era guidance meant to promote diversity among students. The shift announced Tuesday gives colleges the federal government's blessing to leave race out of admissions and enrollment […]
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) It's not me, it's you: Though it can be painful, sometimes, a business owner needs to break up with a customer. When Gil Gildner's big client started paying more slowly and stopped communicating well, cash flow was at stake. “The payments became a week late, […]
By David Klepper and Chris Carola Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York lawmakers wrapped up their 2018 session with most of the year’s biggest issues left unresolved. The Republican-led Senate adjourned early Thursday, a few hours after the Democratic-led Assembly left the Capitol. The session came to a bumpy end after attempts to reach compromise […]
By Chris Carola Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Implementing term limits on all elected state offices, including the New York Legislature, is gaining some traction in Albany because Democrat Andrew Cuomo and the Republican candidate challenging him in the governor's race support the idea, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers said Thursday. Led by Sen. […]
By Matthew Daly Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) The House on Wednesday night approved a nearly $3 billion bill to improve the nation’s ports, dams and harbors, protect against floods, restore shorelines and support other water-related projects. The Water Resources Development Act would authorize a host of projects nationwide, including nearly $1 billion for a massive […]
By Marcy Gordon Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) The largest U.S. banks would have leeway to take riskier trading bets for their own profit under proposed changes the Federal Reserve unveiled Wednesday. The changes would loosen rules that since the 2008 financial meltdown have barred big banks from using depositors' money to make sizable bets on […]
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that he's eager to sign a bill that would dismantle a chunk of the rules framework for banks, installed to prevent recurrence of the 2008 financial crisis that brought millions of lots jobs and foreclosed homes. The House voted 258-159 on Tuesday […]
By Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and, surprisingly, their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released Thursday. Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York state is investing $1.4 million in efforts to fight gambling addiction. The state’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced Tuesday that the funding will go toward campaigns to spread awareness of the signs of problem gambling, as well as treatment and recovery services for those struggling with the […]
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Detailed accusations that state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman abused women were enough to force him to resign, but are they enough to charge him with a crime? Investigators say they are just beginning to look into the allegations made by four women who told The New Yorker […]
By Marcy Gordon AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. government pleaded its case Monday for blocking AT&T from absorbing Time Warner, saying the combination would hurt consumers. In the landmark antitrust trial’s last day in federal court, lead Justice Department attorney Craig Conrath argued that the $85 billion proposed merger “would have a massive […]
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) The government estimates that autism is becoming more common, but it’s only a small increase and some experts think it can be largely explained by better diagnosing of minority children. About 1 in 59 U.S. children were identified as having autism in 2014, according to a […]
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York state will restore the voting rights of 35,000 parolees under an executive order issued Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The move will add New York to a list of more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia that automatically give convicted felons […]
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) A culture of secrecy has long shielded state lawmakers accused of sexual harassment in New York. But advocates hope a new policy will bring accountability and prevent further misconduct. Two weeks ago the Legislature and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo agreed on a uniform policy prohibiting harassment at […]
NEW YORK (AP) When heavy rain pelted Central America, Shane Pliska couldn't get shipments of taupe-colored roses he needed for clients' weddings. “Of course, this was the season when everyone wanted champagne- and gold-themed weddings, and the champagne part was all taupe roses,” says Pliska, owner of Planterra, a commercial florist and owner of a […]
