Currently, 90% of students have access to free school meals. With the additional funding, 300,000 more students would gain access to free meals, bringing the total number of students eligible for meals to 2.7 million, according to the governor’s office.

Barbara Hannigan will perform a vocal recital at Eastman School of Music's Kilbourn Hall at 3 p.m. Sunday.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we explore what students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges are learning about how politicians run their campaigns.

Hastings most recently worked at public media organization GBH in Boston, and will succeed Norm Silverstein, who is retiring after more than 28 years in the position.

All 50 states plus the District of Columbia now have a state Seal of Biliteracy program for the first time in history. In New York, more than 10,600 high school graduates earned the seal last year.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 5, 2024, we discuss ways that people in swing states like New York can get involved in the presidential election.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, guest host Kelly Walker leads a discussion with the new leadership of St. Peter's Community Arts Academy on their cultural impact on the children of Geneva and their plans for the future.

Karen Macier will temporarily take the role left vacant when Jennifer Gabriel resigned recently after three years in that position.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday that will regulate how children use social media. A poll shows New Yorers support the measures, but the majority of potential voters surveyed do not view the governor favorably.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, we sit down with Karen DeWitt, Capitol Bureau Chief for WXXI News and New York Public News Network. She shares stories from her decades in Albany ahead of her upcoming retirement this month.