Government
New Poll Shows New Yorkers Strongly Favor Tax Cap, Plastic Bag Ban
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“Banning the single use plastic bag, again, overwhelmingly by a 62 to 33 percent margin, voters think that will be good for New York.”
Government
New York Senator Says Opioid Treatment Clinics Deserve Federal Funds
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Schumer called on Congress to extend funding for a comprehensive opioid and mental health care services pilot program.
Environment
Finger Lakes Trash Incinerator Project Not Happening
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“People think this is environmentally responsible. It’s terrible for the environment,”
Health
Spring’s Near, But It’s Still Flu Season
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Health officials are reminding people that flu season is far from over.
Economy
Business Leaders On Board With State’s Permanent Property Tax Cap
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Top business organizations in New York are supporting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to make the 2% property tax cap permanent.
Economy
Cornell Study: New York Apples Are An Even Bigger Business Than Traditionally Thought
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New York’s apple industry has about a 21 percent higher economic impact than traditional studies have found.
Government
Finger Lakes Region One Step Closer To A National Designation
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Legislation that would start the process of designating the Finger Lakes region a National Heritage Area has passed the U.S. Senate.
Amazon
Poll Indicates New Yorkers Favor Amazon Deal, And Counting Everyone In The Census
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One day after New York voters gave Governor Cuomo his lowest favorability rating, voters polled by Siena College are giving Cuomo’s plans to bring Amazon to New York a big thumbs up.
Government
Latest Siena Poll Gives Cuomo, Schumer Their Poorest Marks Ever
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Voters are giving New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer their lowest ratings ever in the latest Siena College poll.
Government
The Good News And Bad News About New York’s Flu Season
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New data from the state Department of Health indicate the number of confirmed cases of influenza in New York is down by over 1,300 compared to a year ago.