Do College Students Have Due Process Rights in New York?
In its most basic sense, due process refers to the process that must be followed before an official action can be taken. If a college fails to observe due process, the student may…
Back-to-school season prompts reminder of student legal rights on IEPs, bullying, records
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — As students and families prepare for the start of the new school year, there are legal rights to keep in mind, particularly when navigating special…
What parents should know about AI in the classroom
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As students prepare to return to the classroom, concerns over the use of artificial intelligence remain top of mind for educators and parents,…
Judge allows Trump to move forward with mail-in ballot restrictions, NY joins 23 other states filing a lawsuit
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — A federal judge is allowing President Donald Trump’s push to limit mail-in voting to move forward, clearing the way for potential restrictions come…
Back to School Safety: What to Know About Keeping Your Student’s Data Protected in the Classroom
The growing use of digital learning tools has transformed how schools collect, store, and use student information. As educational technology, online assessments, and…
Neighbor describes life near accused Capitol plotter
ALBANY, N.Y. (Spectrum News 1) — A neighbor of Jessica Bowie, the Albany woman accused in federal court of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol,…
Requesting Disability Accommodations as a College Student in New York: The Process in 2026
If you are a college student in New York state, it does not make a difference if you attend NYU, Cornell, SUNY, CUNY, or community college: you can request reasonable…
Outrage from former DWI crash victim over drunk police officer’s lowered charge
COLUMBIA COUUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Outrage from a woman whose life changed forever because of a drunk driver more than ten years ago. Sandy LaPlante from Coeymans Hollow lost…
Guilty plea highlights gaps in tracking sex offenders
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A father is calling for changes in New York State law. It comes after a plea deal was accepted in Albany County Court on Monday involving James Yerdon.…
‘Significant overreach’: Prediction market responds to lawsuit from NY Attorney General
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Prediction market giant “Kalshi” is responding after New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the company,…