Government
Public Comment Period Open On Proposal That Makes Parts Lake Ontario A Marine Sanctuary
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This effort was spearheaded by the counties along the shore of Lake Ontario, which pushed for recognition and protection of the lake’s shipwrecks.
Government
How Will Legal Weed Change New York?
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“There’s a lot of cannabis users, there’s a lot of people that use but are afraid to come out of the cannabis closet. Come out of the closet, be loud, be proud, because it’s coming.”
Addiction
Advocates Still Hopeful About Marijuana Legalization
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Marijuana legalization has been left out of the state budget, but advocates say not all hope is lost.
binghamton
Report: Great Lakes Region Warming Faster Than Rest Of U.S.
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The researchers conclude that because of rapid effects of climate change, the Great Lakes are vulnerable to more flooding, heat waves, and drought.
News
Schumer Calls For Vote On Nominees To International Joint Commission
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Typically the IJC is responsible for overseeing lakes and rivers bordered by the U.S. and Canada.
binghamton
With Climate Change Affecting Water Levels, New York Homeowners Defend Lakeside Living
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The lake’s water level is higher than average right now, and residents have blamed it on poor management and regulation, but there might be another factor.
News
Federal Lawmakers Criticize Lake Ontario Water Level Management
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A number of federal lawmakers are concerned that high water levels on Lake Ontario will result in a repeat of the flooding seen along the lake shore in 2017.
binghamton
Lake Ontario Regulators Report Water Levels Higher Than Usual
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According to the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board, Lake Ontario is more than a foot higher than usual for this time of year.
Government
New York Legislature Hears Arguments For Marijuana Legalization
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As part of his State of the State, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plan to legalize recreational marijuana under the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act. In a hearing on Wednesday, a committee of health and policy experts testified before the state legislature about the efficacy of the bill.
Food and Farms
Advocates Want More Protections For New York Farmworkers
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Workers rights advocates are planning rallies across the state for a bill that would give farmworkers access to labor protections they don’t have.