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Can Stony Brook University Balance Equity and Ambition?

Stony Brook University, one of two state schools designated as flagships, has aggressively fund-raised and recruited students.

New York’s Migrant Crisis: 600 Days of Chaos, Fury, and Mistakes

More than 150,000 people have arrived in less than two years, throwing the city into crisis. Missed opportunities made things even harder.

As Chain Pharmacies Close, Mom-and-Pops Pick Up the Slack

Some small independent pharmacies in the city are benefiting from a decline in chain stores. But theft and low reimbursement rates are still making life hard.

Hochul Plans to Veto Ban on Noncompete Agreements in New York

The governor wanted to allow employers to use the agreements with high-paid workers, but was unable to work out a compromise with state lawmakers.

New York to Consider Reparations for Descendants of Enslaved People

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will create the nation’s second statewide task force to examine possible reparations for the lasting impact of slavery.