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NYS Dept. of Corrections & Community Supervision declares strikes over

ALBANY, NY (CNY Central) — The New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision has declared the strikes at correctional facilities over. Commissioner…

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Push back against state deal among striking Coxsackie COs

COXSACKIE, NY (WTEN) — An end may be in sight for the prison strike taking place across New York State. After four days of negotiations between a representative for the…

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Corrections officers’ strike enters 10th day amid continued legal battles, mediation talks

ROCHESTER, NY (WHAM) — The strike by correction officers across New York has reached its 10th day, with ongoing mediation talks between the state and the union representing…

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Federal government sues over Green Light Law

ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, is suing New York State officials over the state’s Green Light Law. “New York has chosen to prioritize illegal…

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Lawyer breaks down what New York’s prenatal leave means for employees and employers

SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — On Jan. 1, New York’s Paid Parental Leave law took effect. It provides employees with 20 hours of paid leave time per year to be used for…

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NY: Paid leave for prenatal appointments

ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — On January 1, pregnant employees can receive 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal doctors’ appointments. “That means that if you’re someone who is…

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New NYS laws in the workplace in 2025

ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — From an increase in benefits to more protections against discrimination in the workplace, the year 2025 will bring some changes for employees in New York…

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Legal battle looms as Cicero Supervisor refuses to step down despite allegations

CICERO, NY (CNY Central) — At the Cicero Town Hall, it’s not the town business that has the community buzzing, but instead allegations of sexual harassment against the…

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Attorney reacts to former athletic director’s lawsuit against Albany Academies

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — CBS6 has continuing coverage of a lawsuit filed by the former athletics director for girls’ programs at the Albany Academies, who says she was…

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Transgender woman sues local Hooters for discrimination

COLONIE, NY (WTEN) — The Hooters on Wolf Road has drawn protestors twice in recent weeks. A local transgender woman is suing the franchise for discrimination. NEWS10 has…

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