App NEWS
Cornell Report: Workplace Sexual Harassment Widespread In New York
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“In putting together quid pro quo and hostile work environment, 31 percent of women and 18.9 percent of men experience it, and that translates into 3.9 million people.”
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After More Deaths At New York Track, Critics Want Horse Racing Halted
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Over 5,000 horses have died from racing or training on U.S. race tracks in the country since 2014. And over a six-day span this month at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack, there were four equine deaths.
Government
State Officials: Great Time For Fishing On Lake Ontario
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The Department of Environmental Conservation reports “record-breaking” fishing continues on those bodies of water, with the potential to catch huge fish from a wide variety of species.
Government
Decades-Long Fight To Gain Adoptee Rights Nears Victory
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Adoptee rights advocates are applauding state lawmakers for passing legislation that grants adoptees access to their original birth certificates.
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.