Police agencies across Central New York have been proactive in bringing awareness to a campaign that will help make certain interactions between police and the public more safe.
This holiday season, families with children who have autism or other disabilities can experience a magical visit with Santa Claus in a calm, accommodating setting.
A dangerous virus has spread to 18 states so far this year and health officials confirmed 3 cases here in New York. The latest case involves a 5-year-old child.
A 14-year-old autistic boy who wandered away from his New York school and apparently drowned was marked as being in class by three school employees even though surveillance video shows him getting off the school bus and walking away from campus, authorities said Tuesday.