Columbia University started suspending student protesters for defying a deadline the school set for them to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, a school spokesperson said Monday. spectrumlocalnews.com/news/2024/04/2…

Three U.S. Marshals were killed and multiple police officers wounded in a shootout that erupted in a Charlotte neighborhood Monday afternoon, police said. spectrumlocalnews.com/news/2024/04/2…

Wells College is the latest college/university in New York to announce its closure. The school's board of trustees said it will close at the end of this semester. spectrumlocalnews.com/education/2024…

One of the winners of a historic $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot last month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week. spectrumlocalnews.com/news/2024/04/2…

According to the Center for Donation and Transplant, New York state ranks 49th in registered eligible donors, but has the third highest need for donors in the country. spectrumlocalnews.com/news/2024/04/2…

BREAKING: Burdett Birth Center in Rensselaer County will remain open for at least the next five years thanks to NYS budget grant funding.

Breaking: Grant funding will allow the Burdett Birth Center to stay open in Samaritan Hospital, Troy, for at least five more years, officials announced Monday. specne.ws/xBavJw

Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley issued an apology Monday, taking 'full responsiblity' for her conduct during a traffic stop caught on camera, an incident prompted Gov. Hochul to refer the case to the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct. spectrumlocalnews.com/public-safety/…

Federal health officials say three women diagnosed with HIV after getting procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles. specne.ws/HMPNmD

Another passing rain shower skirts through the North Country from mid-morning through lunchtime, then we're on to brighter skies. specne.ws/Es1TL2

Showers move out this evening, but the risk for an isolated will continue overnight. Patchy fog will also develop. specne.ws/Mbis5M

In the Jewish faith, Passover is a holiday meant to celebrate freedom. But some say this year's Passover feels different, due to growing concerns over antisemitism. specne.ws/ihYDYr

More than 1,000 people have been arrested at student-organized protests of Israel’s war effort in Gaza on university campuses across the country in the last 10 days. specne.ws/W7xLeK

One thing not changing in this year’s budget is New York state’s Save Harmless program, which ensures schools do not receive less funding regardless of population loss. Assemblymember Al Stirpe joins JoDee Kenney to discuss the state’s budget agreement. specne.ws/rvEq6j

Assemblymember John McDonald joins JoDee Kenney to discuss his big takeaways from this year's state’s budget agreement. specne.ws/kAmb3a

The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event. specne.ws/FEHyJu

**MONDAY OUTLOOK**

Outside of a shower or rumble of thunder early for some, tomorrow looks quiet with more above average high temperatures.

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The new $237 billion New York state budget is the largest in state history.
Ken Girardin, director of research for the Empire Center, joins JoDee Kenney to discuss the numbers. specne.ws/PehuGq

In a world where professional and collegiate sports often highlight the extraordinary, the courage and drive found in the everyday athlete can sometimes be overlooked. One specially-abled man has a passion for basketball and knows no bounds. specne.ws/sCk8sZ

Warm & (muggy for some) today with more scattered showers & storms developing.

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