More Security At New York’s Capitol, Although No ‘Specific Threat’
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Concrete barricades have already been put in place to close off a portion of the street next to the Capitol. National Guard members were on site.
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Jobless aid at end for hundreds of thousands in Pennsylvania
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More than 300,000 people in Pennsylvania have been filing for continuing claims, according to federal data.
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Chenango County Ballot Requests May Be Affected By Cyber Attack
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The state Board of Elections said Monday that voting in Chenango County won’t be affected overall.
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Dead Animal, Brick With Reed’s Name Left At Congressman’s Home
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“The cowards used a dead animal and a brick with a family member’s name on it to try to intimidate us. We assure everyone such threats only energize us to stand stronger.”
New York Lowers Coronavirus Threshold For Nursing Home Visits
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New York will begin allowing visitors to see loved ones at nursing homes that have been coronavirus-free for 14 days, down from 28 days under previous rules.
New York State Marks COVID-19 Milestone
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New York State marked a milestone of progress in fighting coronavirus infections on Monday, with a full month of fewer than 1% of virus tests coming back positive.
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Cuomo Book On COVID-19 Response Out In October
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Cuomo’s “American Crisis” will be released Oct. 13, three weeks before Election Day, when Trump is expected to face Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
‘Buffalo’ Blue Jays? Upstate Park A Possible Venue For Canadian Team
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If the Blue Jays can’t find a major league park, Sahlen Field, home of their Triple-A affiliate, would be a likely site for home games.
Ex-NY Assembly speaker sentenced to 6 1/2 years for corruption
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“I destroyed that legacy that I built over 35 years,” he said, blaming his downfall on “improper, selfish and ethically indefensible” behavior that grew from a sense of entitlement.
New York Announces $19M Settlement In Harvey Weinstein Lawsuit
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“Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company failed their female employees. After all the harassment, threats and discrimination, these survivors are finally receiving some justice.”
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Vernon Rejects ‘Woodstock 50’ Music Festival Appeal
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Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. said he was pleased with the decision, citing “inadequate planning and a dangerously truncated timeframe.”
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LGBTQ Flag Flies Over NY Capitol For First Time
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The LGBTQ pride flag is flying over the New York state Capitol for the first time in state history in celebration of Pride Month. The flag went up yesterday.
Food and Farms
Farmers Open To Compromise On Farm Worker Rights
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Some New York farmers say they’re open to compromise on legislation designed to help farm workers.
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New York’s Governor: ‘I Plan To Run For A Fourth Term’
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If Cuomo is re-elected, he’ll be only the second person to win a fourth, four-year term as New York governor after Republican Nelson Rockefeller. Cuomo’s father, the late Gov. Mario Cuomo, lost his bid for a fourth term.
Government
Rising Lake Ontario Levels Prompt Emergencies Along Shore
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New York officials have declared a state of emergency for the counties along Lake Ontario as water levels continue to rise.
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Trump Heads To Northern Pennsylvania For Pre-Election Rally
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President Donald Trump is coming to Pennsylvania for a rally the day before voters in a congressional district in the northcentral part of the state pick a new representative to go to Washington.
Crime and Justice
Muslim Enclave That Escaped Foiled Attack Urges Justice
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A Muslim group called Wednesday for full prosecutions against the four people accused of plotting an attack on the group’s rural enclave named Islamberg in Delaware County.
Environment
New York Governor To Include Plastic Bag Ban In Budget
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said his upcoming executive budget would include a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags in New York state.
Education
School Panel In Tamaqua, PA Postpones Policy That Arms Teachers
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School board members in Schuylkill County have voted to postpone a policy allowing teachers to carry guns in school.
binghamton
Congress Members Seek Probe Into State Agency Meant To Help Disabled New Yorkers
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Four members of Congress from New York including a Southern Tier Republican are asking the federal Department of Justice to investigate a state agency in charge of protecting people with disabilities from abuse and neglect.
Education
Another Study Retracted For Former Food Researcher From Cornell
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More work by a prominent food researcher, including a study that took aim at the “Joy of Cooking,” has been retracted because of problems with the data.
News
Invasive Beetle Threatens Cornell University’s Ash Trees
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Cornell University says it will cut down more than 2,000 ash trees in the next few years because of an invasive beetle.
News
Gubernatorial Debate To Go On – Without Incumbent
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Four of the five candidates for governor in New York are set to participate in the last scheduled debate before election day — though Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t expected to show up.
Crime and Justice
Former NY State Senate Leader Sentence To Prison
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NEW YORK (Associated Press) Former New York state Senate leader Dean Skelos was sentenced to four years and three months in prison Wednesday after his conviction on public corruption charges.
News
In Campaign Swing Thru Northeast PA, VEEP Warns Dems Will Undo Trump Agenda
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LITITZ, PA (ASSOCIATED PRESS) — Vice President Mike Pence warned Wednesday that electing Democrats to Congress would undo the accomplishments of a president who just two years ago scored an upset victory in Pennsylvania, where the GOP is expected to lose seats in the House in November’s election.
Food and Farms
New Seedless Concord Grape From Cornell Available This Fall
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GENEVA, N.Y. (AP) New York grape breeders have produced a fruit that’s so big and flavorful they’ve named it after Mount Everest.
News
Cuomo, Nixon Spar In Only Debate Before Primary
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon swapped insults and clashed over policy Wednesday in their only scheduled debate before the Sept. 13 Democratic primary.
Arts & Culture
Washed Out: Water Woes Scuttle Phish’s 3-Day Music Festival
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“A total bummer”: Phish can’t play at the Watkins Glen Curveball music festival due to dirty water from Tuesday’s torrential rains.
binghamton
Ex-New York State Senator And Son Convicted Of Bribery, Extortion
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NEW YORK — A former New York State Senate leader and his son were convicted on Tuesday of extortion, wire fraud and bribery charges of pressuring businesses to give the son no-show jobs or else risk losing the powerful Republican’s political support.
Crime and Justice
New York Trooper Killed In Line Of Duty Remembered As ‘True Hero’
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ALFRED, N.Y. (AP) — A New York State trooper killed on duty by a suicidal man was remembered at his funeral Sunday for his leadership, passion for life and willingness to help others.
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Strong Northeast Pennsylvania Storm Damages Businesses, Overturns Cars
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WILKES-BARRE, PA (ASSOCIATED PRESS) — A strong storm has pounded parts of Pennsylvania, damaging buildings, overturning cars and downing trees and power lines.
Government
New York Senator Pushes Bill To Block Robocalls
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The number of robocalls people are receiving is growing, and Senator Chuck Schumer is trying to put an end to them.
Elections
Giambra Drops GOP Bid For NY Governor To Run As Independent
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra says he’s dropping out of the Republican race for New York state governor and will run as an independent instead.
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Congressmember Tenney: ‘Many’ Mass Murderers Are Democrats
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-New Hartford) said Wednesday that “many” people who commit mass murder turn out to be Democrats.