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How Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Impact Parenting Rights

In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a constitutional right to privacy exists, based on decades of precedent going back to 1891. The Court specifically references…

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Some lawmakers worry overturning Roe v. Wade will lead to loss of privacy rights

If the leaked draft decision from the Supreme Court stands, the constitutional right to an abortion will end. But, many worry its only the tipping point to a rollback of…

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Breaking down Roe v. Wade Supreme Court draft leak

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An apparent first draft of a majority opinion from the Supreme Court leaked this week, laying out a justification for letting states apply different…

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Debt Following Divorce: How Your Ex’s Student Loans Can Follow You Out of Your Marriage

Like most couples, many don’t plan for divorce. When tying the knot, you may think that all your boons and burdens will be shared with your partner till death do you part. But…

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Niskayuna CSD parent alleges child was sexually assaulted in school bathroom

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A parent is bringing legal action against the Niskayuna Central School District, claiming their child was sexually assaulted in a Van Antwerp Middle…

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If Hochul extends the mask mandate, the court battle could take months

Questions are swirling around the mask mandate, and any changes Governor Kathy Hochul could make Wednesday. Ahead of a mask mandate announcement at 11:15 Wednesday, Hochul met…

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State’s mask mandate survives day of legal wrangling

A court decision on Monday night stating the governor and state health commissioner did not have the authority to issue a mask mandate without legislative approval stirred up a…

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Monroe County offers vaccine incentives for children five to 11 years old- Is it legal?

Are monetary vaccine incentives considered a form of illegal bribery? Rumors of such have been circulating after Monroe County announced children five to 11 years old could get up…

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Fact Check: Are vaccine incentives for kids illegal?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — During the pandemic, we’ve seen all sorts of incentives for people to get vaccinated. Monroe County announced earlier this month kids five to 11…

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Here’s how to get free over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 test kits through insurance

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — At-home COVID-19 test kits purchased over-the-counter will soon come at no cost for most Americans. Starting Saturday, the federal government is requiring…

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