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Wed May 21 2025

NY audit claims Middletown overpaid employees by $191K

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued an audit questioning some Middletown financial practices during the years 2017 and 2018. The findings were disputed by city leadership.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Seneca Nation Territory on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to apologize for "atrocities" against Native children at the state-run Thomas Indian School, which closed in 1957 after a century in operation.

Hochul apologizes for past 'atrocities' at NY-run Native school

Gov. Kathy Hochul met with Seneca Nation representatives to deliver a formal apology for past mistreatment of Native children at a state-run school.

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Shell gas station prices are seen on May 30, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Gas prices begin to rise nationally, but remain lower than prices around this time last year.

New York gas prices rose from last week: See how much here

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in New York last week compared with the week prior.

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The largest ozone hole ever seen opened up over Antarctica in 2000. Seen in this image released by NASA, the hole appears as a giant blue blob which spreads over about 11 million square miles.

Is there still a hole in the ozone layer?

Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer blocks potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface. What's the status of the hole discovered 40 years ago?

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Feb 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Knicks vs Pacers predictions: See our picks for Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are meeting in the NBA Playoffs for the second-straight season. See our staff predictions.

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