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Drive Is On To Expand Cashless Tolling Along The New York Thruway
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The executive director of the New York State Thruway Authority says drivers should expect to see more cashless tolls throughout the state.
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As Water Levels Rise, Will Tourism Dollars Drop In The Thousand Islands
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The 1000 Islands International Tourism Center surveyed more than 100 businesses in 2017. It found more than 80% of them were hurt by the flooding. Some lost 40% of their business that year.
Energy
Maid Of The Mist Launching New Electric Boats
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“It seems natural for us to do that, with the hydroelectric power generation that goes on here.”
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Catholic Diocese Agrees To Changes In Handling Sex Abuse Cases
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The Diocese will expand the use of its ethics hotline, beyond reports of financial fraud or irregularity, to include all reports of any ethical improprieties, sexual abuse or harassment or financial fraud.
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Equity Advocates Criticize Governor’s Plan To Boost Teacher Salaries In PA
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Wolf’s proposal is about more than paying teachers a living wage. At current salaries, some districts say they struggle to attract and retain qualified educators.
Government
‘One Day Act’ Could Benefit Immigrants In New York state
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The change means these convictions will no longer trigger automatic deportation proceedings.
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Senecas Lose Arbitration Ruling On Casino Revenue Payments
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John Kane, a Mohawk radio host and activist living on Seneca territory, says the ruling forces the Senecas to pay the state slot money, despite the nation never having really received its gaming exclusivity perk.
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Rural Democrats Discuss Strategy, Unity At Annual Convention
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“Small county, small numbers, but important numbers and we have to be very vigilant that we don’t take any of this for granted.”
Crime and Justice
New York Law Lets Most Police Agencies Decide Whether To Release Mugshots
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“The objective here is to protect individuals, who are not convicted of a crime in many instances, from having their mugshots be publicly listed into perpetuity.”
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Bill Would Mandate Testing In Radon-Dense Pennsylvania
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A new bill in the state Capitol would require every school district in Pennsylvania to test for radon and inform parents of the results.