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While the state budget had yet to be released, the UUP held a protest outside of the Humanities Building on April 27 in support of fair contract negotiations and state aid for SUNY.

State Budget Passed; Tuition Hikes Blocked By Senate

May 4, 2023 Lilly Sabella 0

The New York State Senate passed the $229 billion state budget late Tuesday night. The delayed passing of the budget came after Gov. Kathy Hochul […]

The New Paltz Opiate Overdose Prevention Team has installed two of the first outdoor overdose prevention stations, with 8 more locations in the works.

New Paltz Installs Opioid Overdose Prevention Stations

May 4, 2023 Paul Maranan 0

The New York State Department of Health found that Ulster County had an overdose rate of 30.4 overdoses per 100,000 people in 2020, above the […]

SUNY has dropped SAT requirements for future applicants.

SUNY Drops Standardized Testing Requirement

May 4, 2023 Alyssa Sciarrone 0

The SUNY system has officially retired the requirement of submitting SAT or ACT scores for applicant consideration. The temporary policy that suspended standardized testing scores […]