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We have patchy fog this morning with temperatures in the 30s. Mostly cloudy skies prevail this afternoon along with a spotty sprinkle or mountain flurry, highs in the 40s to low 50s.
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Around New York
1. Hochul has no plans to cut state spending, seeks cellphone ban, mental health changes
Although roughly one-third of New York’s spending comes from federal dollars, so far, Gov. Kathy Hochul has no plans to slim down her $252 billion spending plan known as the state budget.
2. Henry Johnson Army website removed for federal DEI review
The U.S. military has temporarily removed a website honoring the renaming of Fort Polk after World War I soldier Henry Johnson, a Black war hero from Albany, while it reviews culturally focused Army websites for federal compliance.
3. Questions loom as New York state gives 30-day grace period for Medicaid home care transition
The state Health Department will give thousands of New Yorkers who use or work for a $9 billion home care program another month to register with a new management company. Also, state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald discussesed the "grace period" on Capital Tonight.
Around the Nation
1. Trump assails judge who blocked deportations as appeals court panel appears divided
2. Republican senator says party is 'not being honest' on Social Security
