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Riley, Molinaro yet to agree to debates in 19th Congressional District race
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Molinaro did not agree to debate on WSKG TV and radio.
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Governor Hochul visits Ithaca Porchfest alongside Democratic candidates
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Gov. Kathy Hochul gathered with members of the Tompkins County Democratic Committee and experienced Ithaca’s annual front porch music festival.
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Broome, Tompkins counties rearrests fell in second year of bail reform implementation
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Drop is consistent with statewide averages, but lack of data still leaves questions unanswered.
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Proposed Binghamton budget includes trash bag cost increase, more police
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Mayor Jared Kraham’s first budget would also keep property tax rates about even with 2022.
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Sempolinski, Ryan sworn in to fill vacant congressional seats
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Ryan will run in the new 18th Congressional District for a full term. Sempolinski will not seek reelection.
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Settlement reached in lawsuit over Binghamton-Johnson City sewage treatment wall collapse
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The parties agreed to settle with days remaining before the case went to a jury trial.
Albany County Supreme Court
‘I think not!’: Judge denies attempt to overturn New York congressional maps
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Lawsuit had sought to order the state’s failed redistricting panel to redraw congressional maps for elections after 2024.
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Binghamton battery-manufacturing hub proposal wins federal funding
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Program envisions massive investment in workforce development, scaling up of battery-manufacturing supply chain in the Southern Tier.
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Environmental groups turn focus to Greenidge’s water permits
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Water intake and pollution permits for the controversial power plant and cryptocurrency mining facility expire at the end of September.
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Molinaro discusses abortion, guns at Endicott town hall
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The Republican candidate in the 19th Congressional District race shared his views with voters in Endicott Wednesday.
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Republican candidates rally with Broome County GOP
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The entire statewide Republican ticket and several other electoral hopefuls stumped in Vestal Tuesday.
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Developers plan commercial, apartment space across from Binghamton stadium
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Property developers are planning to build a $24 million apartment complex and commercial space across from Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton.
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Good government advocates render post-election observations
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Common Cause New York executive director says spotty voter turnout a result of split primary dates.
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Ryan wins special election, holding House seat for Democrats
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Democrat Pat Ryan will fill out the remaining four months of the term in the 19th Congressional District.
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Riley defeats Cheney in Democratic primary for 19th Congressional District
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Josh Riley will go on to face Republican Marc Molinaro in the general election for New York’s 19th Congressional District.
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Assembly speaker reaffirms call for redistricting panel to redraw maps
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Carl Heastie says he wants a court to allow redistricting commission to redraw the Assembly and congressional maps.
App NEWS
NY-23 primary election: Paladino doubles down as outspoken ‘disruptor’
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Carl Paladino is running in a primary for the Republican nomination in the new 23rd Congressional District. His primary opponent in the race is Nick Langworthy.
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SD-52 primary election: Webb wants to bridge community divides with government
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Lea Webb is running in a primary election for the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn 52nd state Senate District. Her primary opponent is Leslie Danks Burke.
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SD-52 primary election: Danks Burke wants to bring community advocacy to Albany
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Danks Burke is running in a primary election for the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn 52nd state Senate District. Her primary opponent is Lea Webb.
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Danks Burke, Webb debate in Binghamton ahead of state Senate primary
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The two Democrats are seeking the party’s nomination to take on former GOP Binghamton Mayor Rich David in the general election.
App NEWS
NY-23 special election: Della Pia wants to serve
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Della Pia is running as the Republican in the special election to fill out the term for New York’s current 23rd Congressional District. His Republican opponent is Joe Sempolinski.
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NY-23 special election: Sempolinski touts district experience
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Sempolinski is running as the Republican in the special election to fill out the term for New York’s current 23rd Congressional District. His Democratic opponent is Max Della Pia.
Homepage Top Story
NY-23 special election: Della Pia and Sempolinski face off to fill vacancy
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Steuben County Republican Committee Chairman Joe Sempolinski and Tioga County Democratic Committee Chairman Max Della Pia are running to fill out the vacant seat representing New York’s 23rd Congressional District.
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Broome County community garden group gets New York grant to expand
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DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos presented the community garden organization with a grant from the state’s environmental protection fund.
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NY-19 special election: Marc Molinaro promotes leadership record
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Molinaro is running as the Republican in the special election to fill out the term for New York’s current 19th Congressional District. His Democratic opponent is Pat Ryan.
NY-19 special election: Pat Ryan touts leadership, business experience
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Pat Ryan is running as the Democrat in the special election to fill out the term for New York’s current 19th Congressional District. His Republican opponent is Marc Molinaro.
App NEWS
Former board members cast light on Danks Burke’s good government PAC
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The state senate candidate touts Trailblazers as a testament to her record of promoting good government, but former associates say the PAC’s ideals were bent as Danks Burke campaigned.
App NEWS
NY19 Democrats debate ahead of primary election
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The winner of the Aug. 23 primary will face Republican Marc Molinaro in one of the nation’s most competitive districts.
Featured in Category
NY-19 primary: Josh Riley touts policy experience, Southern Tier roots
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Democratic candidate Josh Riley wants to return to Washington to buck corporate special interests.
Aaron Foldenauer
Hochul, legislative leaders want to reassemble deadlocked redistricting commission
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A court will decide how to redraw state Assembly districts for 2024 elections.
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NY-19 primary: Jamie Cheney emphasizes agriculture roots, women’s health care
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Democratic candidate Jamie Cheney wants to be a voice for agriculture and mothers in the new 19th Congressional District.
Featured in Category
Veterans groups, Gillibrand criticize blockage of veteran health care bill
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One of the leading opponents to the bill is Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) who argues the legislation allows for unrestricted spending.
App NEWS
7 baseball greats inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
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This year’s inductees included David Ortiz, Buck O’Neil, Minnie Miñoso, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and Bud Fowler.
App NEWS
Bud Fowler’s Hall of Fame induction shines light on 1800s Black baseball players
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Some historians believe the status quo of how early baseball players, especially Black players, are judged needs to be reconsidered.
App NEWS
Binghamton mayor moves to restrict student housing
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The proposal would prohibit landlords from renting to groups of four or more students in areas zoned as single-family and two-family residential.
App NEWS
Director of equine drug testing lab tangled in Medina Spirit lawsuit
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A lawsuit filed in Tompkins County seeks to force Dr. George Maylin to turn over any communications with Bob Baffert, as well as details into a research study being conducted by his lab.
App NEWS
Wind power project in Broome County nears completion
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Company officials say Bluestone wind project on track to go online later this year.
App NEWS
Paladino, Langworthy announce lawsuits against NY’s new firearms legislation
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Langworthy and Paladino are running in the new 23rd Congressional District, which runs from Buffalo to Chemung County.
App NEWS
Binghamton asks court for permission to condemn, take possession of ‘derelict’ plaza
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The city would likely demolish the plaza and the adjoining property area before taking public input on a plan to redevelop the land moving forward.
App NEWS
Riley, Cheney tout fundraising hauls ahead of August congressional primary
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Josh Riley and Jamie Cheney are running for the Democratic nomination in the 19th Congressional District. Both candidates are making strong financial gains.
Aaron Foldenauer
Court begins redrawing process for Assembly district lines in 2024
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The judge cited a section of law suggesting the court may consider trying to revive the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission.
Uncategorized
Environmental regulator denies Greenidge Generation’s air permits over cryptocurrency mining
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The DEC maintained its previous position that the facility did not comply with New York’s statutory climate goals.
Uncategorized
Resciniti secures Republican nomination for Binghamton Assembly district race
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Resciniti will face 10-term incumbent Democratic Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123) in the November general election.
AD123
Robin Alpaugh and Sophia Resciniti face off for Binghamton Assembly District GOP nod
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The winner of the June 28 primary will face off against incumbent Democratic Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123) in the general election this fall.
App NEWS
Dems participate in 19th Congressional District forum
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Congressional primary elections take place Aug. 23.
Ana Maria Archila
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate touts progressive support in Ithaca
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Ana María Archila dismissed Antonio Delgado’s union endorsements.
App NEWS
New York court tosses GOP governor candidate’s lawsuit
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Harry Wilson’s allegations against Rep. Lee Zeldin were dismissed by a judge.
Andrew Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani stumps for son’s gubernatorial bid in Binghamton
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The former New York City mayor doesn’t believe Trump’s endorsement is “necessary” pre-primary.
App NEWS
Seneca County passes measure supporting cryptocurrency mining moratorium
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Hochul said recently that she is still considering whether to sign the moratorium legislation. The DEC has set a deadline of June 30 to address Greenidge’s permits.
App NEWS
Pioneering 1800s Black baseball star to be inducted into Hall of Fame
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Bud Fowler’s contributions to the sport predate the establishment of baseball’s color line.
App NEWS
New York Republican chairman declares bid for Southern Tier congressional seat
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Nick Langworthy’s entrance to the race sets up a potentially contentious primary in the Republican-leaning district.
Aaron Foldenauer
New York appellate court tosses Assembly maps
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The court kept the existing Assembly maps to stay in place for the 2022 elections.
App NEWS
Gubernatorial candidate alleges Zeldin campaign violated finance laws
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The lawsuit asks the court to bar Zeldin from spending campaign funds ahead of the June 28 primary election.
App NEWS
Rep. Chris Jacobs’ drop out sets up potential primary in 23rd Congressional District
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Langworthy’s entry into the race could produce a contentious primary in the heavily Republican-leaning new 23rd District.
Bek MacLean
Ithaca Starbucks workers call for boycott after company closes recently-unionized store
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“We still don’t know if we’ll have jobs after Friday and we’re bargaining for the store and we’re not going to give that up.”
App NEWS
Former players return to Cooperstown for 2022 Hall of Fame Classic game
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“It’s my first time here. So bro, like my inner childhood self is trying to burst out of my chest right now.”
App NEWS
Binghamton WWII soldier’s remains identified
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Pfc. Morris Swackhammer will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
App NEWS
Uncertainty still clouds New York’s 23rd Congressional District special election
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“We are well beyond anything that anyone ever contemplated as far as levels of uncertainty. So obviously, more certainty sooner is better.”
App NEWS
Democrats face tougher election prospects under newly released draft maps
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The new lines create several new competitive districts, and lower the amount of Democratic-leaning districts overall.
App NEWS
Timeline for rescheduled primaries set as court continues redrawing NY district maps
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Judge Patrick McAllister wrote in his decision that he believes the Assembly lines are unconstitutional, but the attempts to intervene in the lawsuit came too late.
Judge considers attempt to toss out Assembly maps
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Several parties argued their reasoning to intervene in the ongoing legal proceedings over New York’s legislative maps.
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Tom Reed resigns Southern Tier congressional seat
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Reed is leaving the House to join a Washington lobbying firm, Prime Policy Group.
App NEWS
NY redistricting: Voters flock to Steuben County to comment on future of New York’s legislative maps
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A lower court judge in Steuben County is overseeing the redrawing of the congressional and state Senate maps by an independent redistricting expert.
Antonio Delgado
Hochul picks Rep. Antonio Delgado for lieutenant governor
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Delgado had been running for re-election against Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.
App NEWS
Assembly maps challenged as court begins redrawing congressional, state Senate districts
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The judge ordered state senate and congressional primary elections postponed to August.
DEC
Malfunctioning sewer line overwhelms damaged treatment plant
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Environmental regulator issues violation notice to the Village of Johnson City.
App NEWS
Judge moves congressional, State Senate primaries to August
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The state Legislature may decide whether to keep other primaries in June.
App NEWS
New York farmers vigilant as avian flu spreads
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The virus is spread through bird droppings, especially from migratory waterfowl like ducks and geese.
App NEWS
Assembly passes partial cryptocurrency mining moratorium
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The bill still needs a vote in the Senate and approval from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
App NEWS
New York using drones to search for abandoned, leaking gas wells
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Many wells were abandoned over the last century and are difficult to find and properly plug.
App NEWS
Reed returns to Corning for ‘farewell’ town hall
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Reed touted his work to promote bipartisan consensus building in Congress, but he also painted a grim picture of the growing hyperpartisanship and cynicism he has witnessed on Capitol Hill.
App NEWS
Schumer promotes grant to fill gaps in Broome County battery manufacturing hub
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The grant would help scale up parts of the manufacturing economy locally, including incentives for other companies in the battery manufacturing supply chain to relocate to the Southern Tier.
anna kelles
Environmental regulator says Bitcoin mining plant permit renewal still facing ‘uphill battle’
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“I appreciate the ambition, but we want to see what the science says, what the facts say on the application and ultimately we’ll make a determination on that and that alone.”
App NEWS
Sewage plant violating environmental permits as recovery work continues
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New York’s chief environmental regulator tours, supports, plant amid recovery.
App NEWS
Judge dismisses harassment charges made by Binghamton councilwoman
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The charges stem from a City Council meeting last summer.
Uncategorized
Public invited to comment on New York climate plan
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Ten hearings over the plan are being held virtually and around the state.
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Binghamton police propose vehicle purchase
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The city wants to pay for the vehicles using federal stimulus funds.
anna kelles
NY delays Finger Lakes Bitcoin mining plant’s permitting decision
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Environmental activists call the move “political.”
App NEWS
Judge rules New York’s district maps unconstitutional, orders Legislature to draw new ones
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Democrats immediately said they would appeal the ruling.
App NEWS
Gillibrand to introduce cryptocurrency regulation bill, acknowledges energy concerns
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The New York senator acknowledged the effort to implement a moratorium on some cryptocurrency mining in New York.
Republicans take Democrats to court over allegedly gerrymandered map
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A group of 14 citizens, organized by Republican politicians, argue that the new district maps approved by the state Legislature and Gov. Hochul violate the state Constitution.
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council approves new code enforcement positions
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The city will also lower the maximum height property owners can keep their lawns from 10 inches to eight inches.
App NEWS
Report supports cryptocurrency mining opponents’ legal case for moratorium
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The report compares the legal process for implementing a moratorium to the one that was used to temporarily halt high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in 2010.
App NEWS
Sewer plant cleanup to take months as it struggles with pollution levels
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“This is an emergency. Please, people need to act like it’s an emergency.”
Cornish
La Jerne Terry Cornish named Ithaca College president
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Cornish served as interim president since last summer after Dr. Shirley Collado stepped down.
Uncategorized
Court challenge to NY’s legislative maps will proceed amid gerrymandering claims
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Petitioners did, at least immediately, fail to convince the court to pause elections processes currently under way.
App NEWS
Steuben court to hear sides in NY redistricting challenge
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The petition argues New York state legislative and executive leaders, all Democrats, improperly passed the maps in violation of the procedures instituted by a constitutional amendment in 2014.
Al Paniccia
Sewage plant board declares ‘emergency’ after wastewater floods facility
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An emergency declaration passed by the sewage board allows it to make purchases and sign contracts outside normal procedures.
Uncategorized
Binghamton-Johnson City sewage treatment plant flooded following incident
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Plant officials say the new facility is still processing sewage and residents should be unaffected.
Allan Herschell
Binghamton looks to restore historic Ross Park carousel
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The City of Binghamton is beginning the process of restoring and potentially moving its historic Ross Park carousel, a fixture of the park and zoo for over a century.
App NEWS
Zeldin rallies for support at Broome County GOP dinner
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New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin called on Broome County Republicans to help drive turnout in the Southern Tier leading into the election this fall.
App NEWS
Binghamton moves ahead with Mirabito Stadium renovation designs
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The renovations include upgrades to locker rooms, dining areas and training facilities as dictated by Major League Baseball standards.
Binghamton City Council
Binghamton to repair Recreation Park tennis courts in spring
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Binghamton city officials say they plan to address water ponding on the new Recreation Park tennis courts later this year.
App NEWS
Elections boards say they’re ready for midterms after NY-22 failures
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Just over a year ago, a judge ordered county elections officials to certify Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-22) as the winner in New York’s 22nd Congressional District race. Elections officials say many of the administrative failures have since been resolved.
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Republicans to challenge Lupardo for Binghamton-area Assembly seat
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Binghamton City Councilwoman Sophia Resciniti and Robin Alpaugh are looking to unseat nine-term incumbent Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123).
App NEWS
Tenney declares bid for Southern Tier congressional seat following redistricting
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The Southern Tier district is currently represented by Rep. Tom Reed (R-23) who announced he would not run for reelection.
App NEWS
Broome sheriff contributes to Newcomb campaign
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Harder, a Republican, said he intends to make an endorsement in the race in the coming months, but declined to indicate a preference.
App NEWS
Ithaca Starbucks workers begin unionization effort
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Inspired by a successful effort to unionize a location in Buffalo in December, Starbucks workers at three locations in Ithaca said they want to follow suit.
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council, Mayor Kraham prepare for year ahead
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“We’re not disparaging, we’re not throwing anybody under the bus, but I think we can do a little bit better.”
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Environmental advocates praise Hochul’s State of the State plan, point out areas to improve
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“We are going to be urging in some cases that things go a little bit stronger and faster. But this is a really exciting start.”
Uncategorized
Svante Myrick to step down as Ithaca mayor
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“Being the 44th mayor of the City of Ithaca has been the honor of my lifetime.”
App NEWS
2021 environment in review: NY’s environmental rights amendment
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Just over 70% of voters cast ballots in favor of adding language to the New York Constitution guaranteeing “clean air and water, and a healthful environment.”
Algal Blooms
2021 environment in review: Another year of harmful algal blooms
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Cayuga Lake has struggled with harmful algal blooms or HABs in recent years, but in 2021 unseasonably warm temperatures and heavy rainfall may have extended their prevalence late into the year.
Addie Jenne
2021 environment in review: The cryptocurrency mining debate
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A debate over cryptocurrency mining on Seneca Lake turned into a broader test of the state’s climate law. That test is likely to come to a head in 2022.
App NEWS
Hochul ‘unwavering’ in students returning to school amid COVID-19 surge
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s committed to seeing students return to school next week as planned, as state health officials are pushing for more children to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ammitai Wurob
Southern Tier State Senate candidates emerge with districts still unclear
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Candidates are declaring their intentions to run for State Senate across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes.
Ag and Markets
Hemp processor licensing begins again after months of delays
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Hemp processing licenses are once again moving forward with New York state certification, after some were delayed for months following the overhaul of the state’s cannabis law, earlier this year.
App NEWS
New proposed guidelines suggest more scrutiny on NY air permit renewals
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The move comes as the DEC is considering renewal of the air pollution permits for Greenidge Generation, a power plant and cryptocurrency mining operation in Yates County.
allan gandelman
Wet summer leaves cannabis farmers concerned about climate impacts
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“The plants literally drowned and died because the roots couldn’t get any oxygen.”
App NEWS
Finger Lakes Land Trust will buy 470-acre Cayuga Lake property for conservation
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The 470-acre parcel includes the largest piece of undeveloped shoreline on Cayuga Lake.
App NEWS
FOIL requests languish in Binghamton City Hall
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City of Binghamton officials have been struggling to properly handle public records requests in recent months, sometimes outside the scope of state laws.
App NEWS
Lawmakers promote broadband funding in federal infrastructure package
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Funding from the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package signed into law last week, will soon start making its way down to local projects, including broadband internet access.
App NEWS
State funds won’t be used to cover Binghamton-Johnson City sewage plant legal fees
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The City of Binghamton and Johnson City will not receive state funds to cover legal fees associated with settling disputes with contractors for the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant restoration and rehabilitation project.
App NEWS
Binghamton, other municipalities grapple with changes to holding public meetings
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The City of Binghamton has been holding public meetings remotely for several months. But it’s not clear whether the city is fulfilling all the requirements under New York state law.
App NEWS
David, Kraham outline transition for new Binghamton City administration
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The transition comes as several city departments have vacancies or are currently led by individuals looking to retire in the near future.
App NEWS
Binghamton mayor proposes special entity to manage Water Street development
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“We have put a lot of thought from the very beginning on how this is going to be structured in an effort to advance this project and protect the city.”
App NEWS
Kraham declares victory in Binghamton mayor race
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Republicans appear poised to maintain control of the mayor’s office for another four years.
App NEWS
Binghamton mayoral candidates respond to questions left out of debate
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Binghamton’s mayoral candidates respond to the questions left unasked and unanswered during last month’s mayoral debate.
Addie Jenne
NY Assembly Holds Hearings on Cryptocurrency Mining
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“Is it or is it not an energy hog. If it is? If it’s undermining our climate goals then we need to take a really really careful look at it, including saying no.”
2021 Election
Policing, Sewage Contentious Points During Binghamton Mayoral Debate
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The candidates strongly differed over the management of the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant.
2021 Election
BGM Mayoral Candidates Debate Tonight On WSKG Radio-TV
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Both candidates will participate in a League of Women Voters Debate to discuss their candidacy and perspective on several policy issues impacting the city.
2021 Election
New York Voters To Consider Environmental Rights Amendment Ballot Proposal
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Experts aren’t exactly certain of any specific immediate legal implications of the amendment.
Addie Jenne
Public Weighs Greenidge Air Permits At DEC Hearings
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The IBEW’s now outspoken support of Greenidge indicates that opponents may face a broader front in their efforts to pass legislation implementing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining.
App NEWS
DEC’s Cryptocurrency Mining Decision To Test New York’s Climate Law
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“All eyes are on what happens with this particular facility.”
Akshar
Newcomb Challenging Akshar In 2022 Broome Sheriff Race
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Newcomb said she wants to prioritize transparency, especially with the county correctional facility, as well as increase community outreach initiatives.
anna kelles
NYSEG Calls Off Bell Station Auction
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“If the auction proceeded, the opportunity to preserve the land for conservation and public access could have been lost forever.”
Andrew Zepp
NYSEG Faces Backlash Over Proposed Auction Of 470-Acre Lakefront Property
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“There has to be some level of ‘Wow, this property is something that we would like to open to the public.'”
Crime and Justice
Judge Orders Broome County Basketball Scammers To Pay Damages
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“We’ve ended AAUCONNECT’s fraudulent practices and run out the clock on their illegal operation.”
App NEWS
Greenidge’s Air Permits Go To Public Hearing
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The DEC requested Greenidge specifically outline how its operation will meet the state’s emissions goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
allan gandelman
New York Cannabis Rollout Moves Ahead, But Roadblocks Remain
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“These are people that wrote the bill. They should’ve had these people in mind when they wrote those statutes.”
binghamton
Zeldin Visits Binghamton On Upstate Campaign Tour
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“A policy that I don’t subscribe to is the idea that a local government would be getting tens of millions of dollars and providing what amounts to corporate welfare.”
App NEWS
10 Years After Lee Businesses Still Cope With An Unpredictable River
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“They lost it once and they knew what it was like and they didn’t want to lose it again.”
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council To Continue ARPA Discussions
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Last week, council moved to hold over several resolutions to next week’s meeting where they may receive a vote.
Addison
Addison, Southern Tier Communities Clean Up In Wake Of Tropical Storm Fred
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“I’ve lived here 45 years and never seen anything like it.”
App NEWS
Public Comment Ending Soon On Endicott Battery Manufacturer’s Draft Air Permits
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“I believe that the benefit, risk ratio is an order of magnitude better for IM3 than it was for SungEel.”
Akshar
Regional Lawmakers On Continuing Cuomo Impeachment Post-Resignation
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“I’m certain that we would be open to it if that’s their decision.”
App NEWS
Redistricting Panel Hears Case For, And Against, Keeping So. Tier Congressional District
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The public will have the opportunity to comment on the draft maps before they are delivered to the legislature.
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council President Alleges Harassment Stemming From Council Meetings
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“When those lines are crossed people must be held accountable.”
Akshar
Lupardo Joins Calls For Cuomo Resignation After AG Releases Sexual Harassment Report
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“We should be both expeditious and thorough. The state deserves that. The people of New York deserve that.”
App NEWS
EPA Soliciting Comment On Vapor Intrusion Plan In Elmira Heights
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Testing has shown some homes in Elmira Heights to have indoor air concentrations as high as 37 micrograms per cubic meter, over seventeen times the EPA’s maximum for homes.
Binghamton Mayor
Butler Off Binghamton Mayor’s Race Ballot Following Signature Challenges
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He said he’ll discuss a further legal challenge with an attorney, but will more likely pursue a write-in campaign for mayor.
american rescue plan
Binghamton Approves Council Chamber Repair In Chaotic Meeting
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Democrats on the council said they wanted a clearer plan of where the plans would be allocated.
App NEWS
In Ithaca, Chain Works Site Remediation Amendment Is Clearing Way For Development
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Contaminants were regularly used at the plant, especially in metal finishing processes.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Announces Judicial Bid After Ruling Out Congressional Run In 2022
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Last month, Brindisi announced he would not run for his old House seat in New York’s 22nd Congressional District.
App NEWS
Former Bradford Co. District Attorney Sentenced To State Prison Time
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“Thanks to those brave victims. He’s no longer the district attorney and now he’s a convicted felon.”
App NEWS
Shirley Collado To Step Down As Ithaca College President
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Collado will be the shortest tenured president in Ithaca College’s 129-year history.
Andrew Cuomo
After Third Police Shooting In A Month, Broome Sheriff Puts Onus On Lawmakers
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Harder’s press conference came a day after Governor Andrew Cuomo instituted a statewide disaster emergency declaration on gun violence.
App NEWS
Siting Board Denies Rehearing For High Bridge Wind Farm
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“GCNR’s petition does not establish any error of law or fact to support its rehearing request.”
App NEWS
Ithaca Moves Police Reimagining Plan Forward, Mayor Awaits New Chief Search
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“Having an acting chief at the helm of the department right now is not causing any problems.”
App NEWS
Tompkins Co. Prepares Comments on Draft Algal Bloom Measure
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The comments, drafted by the Tompkins County Office of Planning and Sustainability staff, ask the DEC to provide more specifics about implementation.
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Drops 2022 Congressional Bid
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The Democrat unseated one term Rep. Claudia Tenney in 2018, but lost a rematch with her last year.
Andrew Cuomo
Gillibrand Rules Out Bid For Governor, Touts Free School Lunch Proposal
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Gillibrand discussed both during a stop in Ithaca on Monday.
5G
The Debate Over 5G In Ithaca
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“Why would you want to install 100 facilities when you can do it with three?”
Andrew Cuomo
Lupardo Discusses “Clean Slate”, Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry
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“Any charges or implications that somehow this is being slow walked, I can categorically deny that.”
App NEWS
Man Arrested For Threats Made Against Rep. Reed Last Year
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The FBI and Corning Police arrested Jack Kahabka, 21, Thursday and charged him with felony counts of making terroristic threats and criminal mischief.
anna kelles
NY Senate Passes Crypto Moratorium, Assembly Prospects Remain Unclear
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Among those in opposition are union groups.
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo Addresses Bitcoin Mining: “There Are Serious Concerns”
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Any bills passed would require Cuomo’s signature.
anna kelles
Kelles Pushes Cryptocurrency Bills As State Legislative Session Nears End
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A separate piece of legislation by Kelles could possibly come up for a final vote as soon as Monday
American Jobs Plan
Schumer Talks Broadband With Chenango Leaders
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“We’re going to try to make sure that it’s really good broadband.”
App NEWS
Broome Co. Wind Project Construction Continuing Through Summer
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“Our goal this year is to complete as much of the project as we can before the winter hits.”
App NEWS
Census Bureau Calculations Could Impact Transportation Funding For Cities
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The change to use housing density instead of population density has some urban planners on edge.
