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Proposal Would Give Full Income Tax Exemption To Volunteer Firefighters, EMS
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“They are on the front lines of not only dangerous fires, but also situations involving crime, drug overdoses, and other perilous situations.”
Government
New York Adoptees Call Access To Birth Certificates A Basic Right
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“Why should we be treated any differently than anyone else?” asked Annette O’Connell, spokesperson for the New York Adoptee Rights Coalition.
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Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong In New York
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More than half of New Yorkers say they’re better off financially than they were a year ago.
Education
When Sarcasm In The Classroom Builds Bridges
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The key to making sarcasm work is for the teacher to understand the culture and language practices of their students and to never use sarcasm to shame or humiliate.
Health
Advice On Avoiding Tick-Borne Illnesses This Spring
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Experts say there are at least 17 different tick species found in New York state. Some people and animals that are bitten by an infected tick can get any of a number of illnesses, including Lyme disease.
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Backlog Of Repairs Mounts At Women’s Rights National Historical Park In Seneca Falls
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According to the National Park Service, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park has a backlog of $5.3 million in maintenance and repairs as of fiscal year 2018.
binghamton
Survivor Of Childhood Sexual Assault Continues Quest To Pass Erin’s Law In New York State
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The proposed law would also mandate instruction for parents, guardians and school personel on how to recognize the signs of child sexual abuse and how to respond.
animal rights
New York Proposal Would Ban Puppy Sales At Pet Stores
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New York could become the third state to ban the sale of certain animals in pet stores.
Government
Alzheimer’s Advocates Push New York Lawmakers For More Funds, Promotion Of Early Diagnosis
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Advocates from the Finger Lakes-Rochester region joined others from around the state in Albany to ask state lawmakers to increase funding for services helping people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Government
How Will New York’s New “Red Flag” Law Work?
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New York’s so-called “red flag” law takes effect in about six months. It authorizes teachers, school administrators, and others to petition a court for the removal of guns from individuals who they believe pose a serious threat to themselves or others.