arts
Class Of 2019 Inducted Into World Video Game Hall Of Fame
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“It doesn’t mean that the older games don’t hold up, they absolutely do. Every game up there you could play right now, and still have a ton of fun with.”
Government
Addressing New York’s Shortage Of Volunteer Firefighters
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According to the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York, or FASNY, over 70 percent of all the fire and emergency response nationwide is done by volunteers.
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.