App NEWS
State bills designed to provide better mental health care for New York mothers
|
“Our maternal mental health conditions are largely underreported, and symptoms often go unaddressed.”
alcohol
Beer and wine can join popcorn and soda on movie theater menus
|
Movie theaters have long lobbied for a change in the rules, but word of the development came as a surprise to many theater owners.
App NEWS
PA Senate moves forward on a measure targeting local gun laws
|
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto the bill.
Economy
Upstate New York lags in pandemic economic recovery
|
Small metro areas in upstate New York like Ithaca and Utica are also still struggling to recover with Ithaca only recovering so far by roughly .3%.
Crime and Justice
A Pennsylvania county’s voting machine review has its roots in 2020 election fraud lies
|
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court temporarily blocked the inspection.
Arts
Classic Jazz: WSKG Classical with a beat
|
“If we’re going to call ourselves ‘WSKG Classical then we need to have a place for ‘America’s Classical Music.”
News
Fatal virus that affects rabbits detected in New York state, sparks innovative vaccine initiative
|
A highly infectious disease that has spread internationally was detected in New York state late last year, and it has ignited a movement for widespread vaccination — of rabbits.
If the eviction moratorium expires that doesn’t mean a tenant has to move immediately
|
The state’s eviction moratorium put in place at the beginning of the pandemic is set to expire on Saturday.
Government
Republican-flavored congressional redistricting plan passes PA House, but there’s still a long way to go
|
The proposed congressional redistricting map passed along party lines.
App NEWS
Republican state lawmakers rally for criminal justice changes in New York
|
“I would argue that the victims of all of these crimes we’re talking about, they are victims of color and minorities in many, many cases.”
Government
Pennsylvania House Republicans want to change how elections and redistricting happen
|
A Pennsylvania House committee is moving forward a number of measures.
News
PA Sen. Doug Mastriano, who has pushed false 2020 election claims, joins GOP race for governor
|
Mastriano was filmed walking past police barricades with protestors at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
Crime and Justice
A year after the insurrection, PA voters, candidates and policy still influenced by what happened
|
“Consensus among voters is really clear. Most voters do not want to see that happen again.”
Crime and Justice
The insurrection: A complete guide to what we know about Pennsylvania’s role
|
The Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection was the culmination of deliberate lies and misinformation that involved dozens of Pennsylvanians.
Schumer pushes federal government to prioritize New York for COVID pill distribution
|
Schumer said New York’s current allocation of anti-viral drugs used to treat COVID-19 will not be enough to meet current needs.
Education
SUNY appoints retiring SUNY Oswego president as interim chancellor
|
SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley was set to retire at the end of December. She has led the campus since 1995.
App NEWS
A political shakeup could be in store for PA state lawmakers under new map proposals
|
The House Republican caucus blasted out a press release deriding the House proposal as an “extreme partisan gerrymander in favor of Democrats.”
Crime and Justice
Hochul administration punts future of bail reform to New York legislature
|
“Our main focus is public safety, protecting people where they live, and finding all of the opportunities to do that, and make sure it makes sense.”
News
House GOP advances amended Pennsylvania congressional map before public can analyze it
|
The map approval process drew criticism from fair district advocates, Democrats, and at least one Republican.
Food and Farms
Farmworkers angered after New York labor department punts on 40-Hour work week
|
“We’re going to lose farms, the weaker ones first.”
Education
New bill carves path toward universal child care in New York
|
“The demands of parents and providers for meaningful action on child care have been ignored for far too long.”
App NEWS
Advocates call on New York lawmakers to reinstate disability advocacy office
|
“These services which we need to live and thrive and achieve our greatest potential can be very confusing.”
Government
Deadlines loom as state House takes step toward new district maps in Pennsylvania
|
The new congressional map must account for the loss of one seat, dropping the state’s D.C. delegation from 18 to 17 starting with the 2022 races.
Economy
New York Retailers prep for another tough holiday season amid supply chain delays
|
“It seems like every little thing that could go wrong with the global supply chain has.”
Government
First PA Congressional map drafts give the GOP a slight edge in future elections
|
Both would likely be better for Republican candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.
Government
Proposed redrawing of Pennsylvania’s congressional map draws mixed reviews
|
The state House GOP selected a map submitted by a former Republican commissioner in Lehigh County emphasizes equal population above all else.
Government
PA Senate election probe contract doesn’t say if the public will see the results, among other things
|
“[For] the things that have some veracity, we’ll do some additional digging and if it’s worthy of being presented before the committee.”
News
Redistricting proposition fails as New York’s reapportionment process continues
|
“It’s just uncertain and unclear at this point what the commission will do, what the legislature will do, and when this will all happen.”
App NEWS
PA governor adds to mounting veto tally, kills permitless-gun bill
|
Wolf has said it is a top priority to address what he says is a gun violence crisis affecting largely minority communities.
News
Oz faces residency questions as he begins his U.S. Senate campaign. The law appears to be on his side
|
One political observer says residency might still become a problem for him on the campaign trail.
Economy
At a key PA port complex, long-term problems and short-term staffing issues collide
|
The Port is on track to process 740,000 containers by year’s end — up 15 percent from last year.
Government
Lieutenant governor says effort underway for “more inclusive” Albany
|
“I think people kind of feel like the old governor’s gone. We have a new governor, and we’re moving forward.”
Crime and Justice
PA supreme court temporarily reinstates school mask mandate
|
The court will hear arguments Dec. 8 in order to make a final decision.
Government
New York senator seeks oversight for UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena
|
“If it is knowable, meaning, it’s Russian or Chinese aircrafts, we need to know what it is.”
News
Pennsylvania Latinos work to turn huge population gains into political muscle, but still face barriers
|
Advocates are turning to the redistricting process to secure political power, but legal and systemic roadblocks pose a significant challenge.
Health
Experts warn about high COVID-19 transmission through winter
|
“So we know people are not wearing masks, and we know people are gathering and we know people are in close quarters.”
App NEWS
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin responds to background check allegations
|
A review done by the New York Daily News alleges Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin provided incorrect information during the vetting process before he took over as lieutenant governor.
Uncategorized
Busy roads and airports expected for Thanksgiving holiday
|
For drivers who want to steer clear of the heaviest traffic, avoid the day before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after.
Government
The PA House could vote on broad election law changes as soon as next month
|
“We are hopeful he [Wolf] does come to the table [on this bill] and we can help voters vote and help those who administer our elections.”
Government
PCR COVID test to be eliminated for crossing U.S.-Canada border
|
The big issue for the Northern Border is the expensive and time-consuming requirement for a PCR COVID-19 test for Americans or Canadians to enter Canada.
Economy
Excluded Workers Fund provided relief…for people who actually received funds
|
“It was just such a stressful day-to-day struggle to figure out how how to make it through the week and how to put food on the table.”
Government
U.S., Canada agree to restart NEXUS applications
|
“There has never been a problem at the United States and Canadian border. We are deeply dependent on each other for our economic viability.”
Government
PA’s Scott Perry tapped as next head of House Freedom Caucus
|
Reporting from news organizations shows Perry played a role in a plot to overturn 2020 election results in some states.
Government
AAA study shows rear seat belt law is working
|
A new study from AAA shows the law appears to be changing people’s behavior.
Government
PA’s share of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal won’t arrive for a while
|
Some obstacles remain before much of that money starts flowing to projects in the Keystone State.
AAA study shows rear seat belt law is working
|
“If you’re not buckled up in the back seat, you are twice as likely to be killed.”
coronavirus
Watch Live: Where are we in the fight to tame the COVID pandemic?
|
The world is approaching the second anniversary of a cluster of cases of respiratory illness traced to the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Where are we now in the COVID-19 pandemic, and where are we headed? A panel of experts convened by the NPR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will discuss the latest developments during a live-streamed event from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12.
Education
School funding in PA is about to go on trial — here’s what you need to know
|
To prepare you for the upcoming trial we’ve broken down the history of this case, where it stands now, and where it could lead.
Crime and Justice
Prisons in Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, set to close
|
The Southport Correctional Facility in Chemung County and the Willard Drug Treatment Campus in Seneca County are among six prisons closing.
Watch Live: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s funeral service
|
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s funeral is being held at the Washington National Cathedral. Watch as military and congressional leaders remember his life and career.
App NEWS
PA Counties confirm general election went smoothly
|
Several counties reported about 32 percent of registered voters turned out at the polls or returned a mail ballot by Tuesday night.
Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in a major gun rights case
|
Gun rights are back at the Supreme Court for the first time in more than a decade. Listen to the arguments live.
App NEWS
GOP wins 2021 election for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, plus other results
|
The race between Democrat Maria McLaughlin and Republican Kevin Brobson was marked by big campaign spending and negative ads.
Watch live: Biden holds a press conference from the U.N. climate summit
|
President Biden is speaking to reporters from the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow. Watch his remarks live.
Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in the Texas abortion case
|
Monday, November 1: Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in the Texas abortion case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case of the restrictive Texas abortion law, which the Justice Department says is unconstitutional. Hear the arguments live.
Government
‘They can do it too:’ redistricting groups hope to set examples for lawmakers with publicly-sourced maps
|
“With this Unity map, we have the opportunity to elect a candidate of our choice who truly represents us.
Education
Quarantining students is an educational nightmare. Is it still worth it?
|
“We’re all just trying to get through a global pandemic. But definitely, they need some [additional] instruction when they get back.”
App NEWS
Frederick Douglass statues expected to go up for auction next year
|
“You thought you could hurt us, but you didn’t. In fact, you did just the opposite. By doing what you did, you gave us another opportunity to come together.”
Education
PA University Merger Plan On Track, Chancellor Says More Money Needed
|
The western university group also got a brand name this month: Pennsylvania Western University, or Penn West.
Crime and Justice
Powerful Special Interests Pour Millions Into The 2021 PA Supreme Court Race
|
Millions of dollars from special interests are pouring into the election, a clear sign of the potential future decisions that could hang in the balance.
Crime and Justice
New York Cannabis Board Calls Free Marijuana Samples Illegal
|
The Chemung County district attorney’s office may raid a cannabis-gifting establishment in Elmira practicing “gifting.”
Government
PA Redistricting Panel Now On Deadline To Draft First Map
|
“Even though we have 90 days to develop a preliminary plan…we’re all hopeful that we can get it done much sooner than that.”
Government
New York Medical Marijuana Patients Could Grow Up To Six Plants
|
The regulations follow guidelines set by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which allows three mature plants and three immature plants per person.
Government
PA’s On The Brink Of Regulating Recovery Homes For The First Time
|
The Wolf administration could implement new oversight of recovery homes by mid-2022, though challenges could cause delays.
Government
President Promises PA Infrastructure Will Improve. Here’s What A Few voters In Biden’s Birthplace Say Is Needed.
|
The Census Bureau also estimates the poverty rate in Scranton is nearly double that of Pennsylvania’s.
App NEWS
With Spotlight On Black Maternal Health Crisis, Efforts Underway To Eliminate Disparities
|
“We’re at higher risk of these issues by virtue of seeking health care in a system that does not serve us.”
News
Major Voting Changes Are On This Year’s New York Ballot
|
“This will allow people who have not properly registered to vote, to be able to register to vote on the day of the election, and cast a ballot.”
App NEWS
PA Governor Targets ‘Corrosive’ Sexual Violence At Colleges, Universities
|
The governor and Democratic lawmakers want to make affirmative consent policies standard practice at Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
App NEWS
Environmental Rights Are On New York’s Ballots This Election
|
“15 simple words, each person shall have a right to clean air and clean water and a healthful environment.”
Government
Everything You Need To Know About PA’s 2021 Elections
|
Everything you need to vote in the 2021 Pa. election, including key dates, how to find your polling place, and guides to the most consequential races.
App NEWS
Communities Of Color Want To Be ‘Stewards,’ Not ‘Victims’ Of PA Redistricting Plans
|
“We have an opportunity here. Let’s make the best of it. Pennsylvania’s Hispanic community is ready to be a steward of change rather than victims of it.”
Education
Armed And Aware: Black Americans Seek Gun, Self-Defense Training
|
Gun ownership is on the rise nationwide, and with the biggest jump being among Black people, some of them have started gun clubs.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers And Advocates Discuss Court Fee And Surcharge Elimination
|
“We know that the vast majority of people who go through the criminal court system in New York State, are lower income individuals.”
App NEWS
Amid Supply Chain Troubles, New York Retailers Prep For Another Tough Holiday Season
|
“They’re trying to figure out how to make their inventory as accessible to their customers as they can.”
Government
PA Lawmakers Hand Out Millions In Public Contracts To Law Firms That Fill Their Campaign Coffers
|
The mutually beneficial system, enriches the campaigns of Pa. lawmakers, who in turn hire firms for all types of legal matters — and all paid for by taxpayers.
App NEWS
Poll Finds Hochul is “Frontrunner” in Governor’s Race
|
Governor Hochul, who was virtually unknown before she took over, has a 55% approval rating, according to the Marist College poll.
Government
PA Senate Leader Accepts Biden Victory, But Says GOP-Led Election Investigation Must Proceed
|
The lawmaker argues even though all 67 counties certified their results, the Department of State’s actions in 2020 deserve more scrutiny.
Uncategorized
The Devil’s Fire
|
The Latest From WSKG TV Productions
Tuesday, July 22, 1913 was shaping up to be another in a long string of uncomfortably hot daysin Binghamton, New York. By eleven o’clock that morning, the thermometer mounted on thelawn of the city’s courthouse already read 91 degrees. Even the steady breeze that blew acrossthe Chenango River couldn’t help cool the shop floors of the Binghamton Clothing Companywhich overlooked the river on Wall Street. Nearly every window of the building’s four stories was opened wide to help relieve the factory’s 122 workers from the sweltering summer heat. Many of the young sewers and seamstresses working on the fourth floor, some as young as 16, had opted to shed their heavy dresses, working in knee high bloomers and aprons.
Health
‘Breakthrough’ COVID-19 Hospitalizations Are On The Rise In PA
|
As immunity wanes, more vaccinated people in Pa. are getting sick with the virus.
App NEWS
PA Lawmakers Pushed For Federal Investigation Into False Claims Of Election Fraud
|
“We must never allow this unprecedented abuse of power to happen again.”
Food and Farms
As It Ramps Up Party Pot Sales, New York Expands Who Can Prescribe Medical Marijuana
|
The new Cannabis Control Board wants to ramp up New York’s recreational marijuana industry, that’s expected to roll out next year.
Crime and Justice
PA Charges Energy Transfer With Environmental Crimes Over Mariner East Pipeline Project
|
Texas-based pipeline builder Energy Transfer faces 48 criminal charges related to construction of its Mariner East pipeline project.
Crime and Justice
PA School Pension Fund Leaders Seek To Gag Board Members Over Media Leaks
|
Upset at leaks about a federal investigation of the PSERS pension fund, board leaders have cut off other board members from legal briefings.
App NEWS
Attorney General Kicks off Statewide Tour to Announce Funding Aimed at Overdoses
|
The money will come from a $4.5 billion settlement reached earlier this year with Purdue Pharma, and the Sackler family.
Education
As The Pandemic Continues, Hospitalization Rates Become Key Indicator
|
“I think the decision has been made not to eliminate it, that we’re going to accept it.”
Crime and Justice
SEC’s Probe Of PA School Pension Fund Examines Staff Gifts And Trips From Wall Street Firms
|
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has widened the federal scrutiny of Pennsylvania’s mammoth public school pension plan.
App NEWS
PA Sets Aside $655 Million In Federal Pandemic Relief Money For Child Care Programs
|
Licensed child care providers can now apply for one-time grants to help them retain and recruit personnel and cover operational costs.
Crime and Justice
Embattled PA Teacher Pension Fund Subpoenaed Over ‘Compensation And Gifts’ To Staff
|
The FBI and federal prosecutors launched a criminal probe of the $70 billion PSERS plan in March.
Government
Republican-Led Election Reviews Take Shape In Pennsylvania And Wisconsin
|
Such reviews are only just beginning elsewhere. That includes in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .
Antonio Delgado
Molinaro Enters House Race
|
Molinaro, who currently serves as Duchess County Executive, was entertaining a second run for governor in 2022, but later joined other Republicans endorsing Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY-01) for that race.
App NEWS
Senate Panel Orders PA Election Officials To Hand Over Voter Records
|
“This is an attack on our country’s greatest freedom,” Williams said. “It’s an attack on our right to vote.”
Health
Fighting Through Stigmas: Have Racial Disparities Affected Research Into Sickle Cell Anemia?
|
Some physicians believe that since the disease is more prevalent in people of color, it’s historically received far less attention and research dollars.
App NEWS
Many Unemployment Benefits Ended Amid Ongoing Labor Shortage
|
“There’s clearly something going on in households where people still feel they can get by.”
Government
In PA, Vaccines Prevent COVID-19 Among Most Folks Who Are Innoculated
|
Data suggests during that time, only a six percent chance existed that a person who was vaccinated fell ill with COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
App NEWS
Coalition Cries Foul About Private Negotiations On Changes To New York’s Open Meeting Law
|
“There should be something in the legislation that allows for the public to comment remotely. This legislation doesn’t do that.”
News
Seneca Falls Unveils Justice Bell Replica, Honors Women’s Suffrage
|
“Just as the liberty bell is an enduring symbol of the American struggle for freedom, the justice bell is the struggle for women’s equality.”
App NEWS
Voters Will Decide On Marijuana Sales In Some New York Communities
|
“They’re the ones that live here. They’re the ones that have a voice.”
Government
For The First Time, PA Senate Gives Public Online Access To Spending Records
|
Reports that show all 50 senators’ spending for the month of July were posted to the Senate’s website Wednesday morning.
Government
Two Decades After 9/11, Have PA Lawmakers Forgotten How To Unite During Tragedies?
|
Now, we’re in a partisan era in which, for example, some lawmakers argued against public health measures during a pandemic.
News
Rep. Zeldin, GOP Candidate for Governor, Criticizes Afghanistan Exit
|
“You Don’t Collapse Bagram (Air Base) First”
Government
Governor Calls New York Lawmakers Back to Extend Eviction Moratorium, Approve Cannabis Officials
|
Not only is the Legislature expected to extend the moratorium, they’re also set to make changes to the law to comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Government
As The U.S. Leaves Afghanistan, Congress Members Discuss Future Of Defense
|
“Everything that we anticipated could happen is happening. I don’t think the president is in a position to be able to lead right now.”
News
Kathy Hochul Makes First Visit To New York State Fair As Governor
|
“(We need) a person that’s going to make a change. I don’t care what their sex is. If you have a heart to serve the people, and that’s what you do, I’m for you.”
Government
Healthcare Workers Rally For Better Pay
|
“If we don’t make these jobs worthwhile for these caregivers, there isn’t going to be someone to care for us when we need care.”
Government
New York Lawmakers React To Discrepancy In COVID-19 Death Toll
|
The new COVID-19 death toll numbers of about 55,400 people is in line with the death certificate data provided to the CDC.
Government
Lawmakers, Ethics Commission Clash in Hearing Over New York’s Ethics Laws
|
Much of the focus of the hearing was the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, the state’s current ethics agency.
App NEWS
New York Senator Looks Forward To Working With New York’s New Governor
|
Both Gillibrand and Hochul have roots in Upstate New York, and they both face the challenge of pulling New York state out of a pandemic.
Environment
PA’s 25-Year Plan For State Parks Stresses Need To Address Effects Of Climate Change
|
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says climate change is front-and-center as it plans for the future of the Commonwealth’s parks. CLICK HERE.
App NEWS
State Lawmakers Revisit Ethics Reform After Cuomo Resignation
|
“We have an unfortunate history here in New York state that continues, and we need to turn that around.”
Government
Hearings In PA’s Election ‘Investigation’ Begin This Week, Senate President Says
|
Jake Corman maintains the Senate’s aim is not to turn Trump’s defeat into victory, but to “getting to the bottom of everything that went on.”
Government
New State Senator In Charge Of PA’s ‘Election Integrity’ Plan
|
“It’s not been demonstrated that there’s a need for this audit, and other folks have rejected the notion that something needs to be done as well.”
Crime and Justice
F&M Poll Shows Most Conservative Pennsylvanians View 1/6 Insurrection Negatively
|
“Do you think it would be good or bad for our democracy if the events that took place at the capitol on January sixth happened after every election?”
albany
In Cortland, Heastie Takes Wait-And-See Approach On Special Session
|
I want to kind of let governor-to-be Hochul kind of get her sea legs and we’ll go from there.”
Arts & Culture
Experts Offer Tips On Staying COVID-Safe At The New York State Fair
|
“You can transmit to other people. The odds are you’re going to do fine if you’re vaccinated and infected, but the person you infect may not do fine.”
Health
‘Born Protected’: The Benefits Of Getting Vaccinated While Pregnant
|
“When mom gets the vaccine, she develops antibodies that do cross the placenta and provide a degree of protection to the newborn.”
Government
New York’s Vaccine Mandate Raises Questions For Healthcare Workers
|
“We literally created a vaccine within a year, and that’s like unheard of. The fact that it’s new, played a role in me not wanting to get the vaccine.”
Energy
When It Comes To Electricity, Pennsylvanians Have Lots Of Options. Experts Say Do Your Homework
|
Pa. adopted rules intended to protect people from market volatility like what Texas saw last winter
Education
Wolf Administration Offers Free COVID-19 Testing For PA Schools
|
“It’s clear that everyone wants to keep kids in the classroom and keep extra curricular activities going.”
App NEWS
New Businesses Surge Amid Pandemic Recovery
|
As of July 23, 2021, 1,242 new business certificates were filed with the Onondaga County Clerk this year. That’s over two times as many as this time last year.
Education
With No State Guidance, New York Schools Roll Out Reopening Plans
|
Syracuse will require masks regardless of vaccination status and require proof of vaccination for all employees or regular testing.
Crime and Justice
Hochul Takes No Position On Impeachment Proceedings
|
“I’ve been in this business long enough to know that it’s not in the purview of the New York State governor to dictate to the New York State Assembly.”
App NEWS
Despite Cuomo Resignation, Ranking Impeachment Committee Member Wants To Continue
|
“There is a lot there. You know, we didn’t just investigate sexual misconduct allegations like the Attorney General. We have investigations in several other areas that are pending.”
Education
PA Governor Promotes Vaccinations For Some State Employees, But Nixes A School Mask Mandate
|
Nine states, including New York, have implemented new mandates aimed at curbing the spread of the more contagious variant indoors.
Health
Early Detection Is The Best Prevention–The Importance Of Cervical Screenings
|
“It was a shock at first, then it went from shock to being flat, to a little anger, but now I’m at, ‘Let’s just get this over with.’”
Finger Lakes Campaign Hopes To Increase Vaccine Confidence
|
To better understand the concerns of Black, Hispanic and rural residents, the group conducted a series of interviews and focus groups.
Health
Canada Opens Border To Non-Essential Travelers, But It’s Complicated
|
While Canada has taken a major step in reopening its border, the U.S. has not yet offered the same welcome to Canadian travelers.
Environment
Endangered Birds Spark Debate Along Lake Ontario
|
“I mean, they’re adorable, but unfortunately… these two tiny birds [could] cause the livelihoods and the property values of a lot of people.”
Health
PA Trying Fairs, Texts And Door-Knocking To Raise Vaccination Rate. Success Is Slow Coming.
|
Nearly 64% of Pennsylvania adults are fully vaccinated, a small increase compared to July
App NEWS
PA’s Taxpayer-Funded System For Lawmaker Perks Is Ripe For Abuse
|
Despite warnings from good-government advocates and even some inside the Capitol that the state’s reimbursement systems are ripe for abuse.
Crime and Justice
Sheriff Confirms Investigation Into “Executive Assistant #1” Allegation Against Cuomo
|
“We will cooperate fully with the Albany sheriff and turn over all evidence related to this complainant.”
App NEWS
‘A Complete Surprise’: State Health Department Has No Reopening Guidance For New York Schools
|
“There is an urgent need for timely advice and supervision flowing from the State Department of Health to local and school officials.”
Government
9 States Have Transgender School Sports Bans. Now They’re Under Discussion In PA
|
“We can’t avoid those difficult subjects. We have to be able to talk about them, and the only way that we’re going to create good policy is to better understand it.”
Crime and Justice
In Light Of The AG’s Report, Will Cuomo Be Impeached?
|
Democrats will decide whether to move forward with impeachment charges against the governor. They’ve been building their own report to determine whether that’s the right move.
App NEWS
Federal Guidance Poses Yet Another Problem For The GOP-Backed Effort To Review PA’s 2020 Election
|
Federal officials said turning over things like ballots or hard drives to anyone who isn’t an election official could violate the Civil Rights Act.
App NEWS
New York Senator Works To Increase SNAP Benefits For College Students
|
“Students who are parents prioritize feeding their children over getting their own meal in order to make their tuition payments.”
Guide
Printable program guides for Radio & TV August 2021
|
Click the headline above to see the guides for August 2021.
Environment
Steuben County Forest Ranger Battles Western Wildfires
|
“Our team of wildland firefighting experts are some of the best in the country. I commend them for their bravery and willingness to support ongoing efforts to contain these devastating wildfires.”
App NEWS
Cornell Researchers Tackle Global Bee Population Problem
|
A pollen-sized microparticle can be fed to bees in pollen patties or a sugar syrup to help their bodies safely manage exposure to harmful pesticides.
App NEWS
Researchers Identify Battery Alternative To Slow Climate Change
|
“If these batteries are really big, can we use elements, can we use materials that are not very dangerous, that are Earth abundant, that are readily available?”
While Canada To Reopen Border Aug. 9, Cannabis Is Not Invited
|
Niezgoda said that smaller infractions, and unintended smuggling, are another matter for travelers to keep in mind.
Education
University Chancellor Floats $75 million Plan For One-Time State Money At PA Senate Panel
|
The system’s Board of Governors voted to proceed with those mergers in a unanimous vote last week, and plan to launch the new “integrated” western and northeast university systems next July.
Government
New York Public Health Law Prompts Changes At Summer Camps
|
“Parents can rest assured that sending their child to camp will not mean sending them away from expert mental health care should they need it.”
Government
Despite Public Support, Watertown Bans Marijuana Dispensaries
|
“It’s just crazy. It’s here. It’s already here. People are already smoking it. Let us just go and get a legal substance from a safe provider.”
Economy
GlobalFoundries Announces Further Expansion in Saratoga County
|
“Why is this so important? Because whether you know it or not, almost every device, every machine you own, depends on a chip.”
Economy
Visitors Return To Theme Parks By The Thousands, But Finding Good Help Is Hard
|
“The market certainly is much tighter than it has been in the past. There’s no doubt about it.”
App NEWS
Police Firing Records Now Included In Pennsylvania-wide Personnel Database
|
The move is part of the police accountability law passed by the General Assembly last July in response to the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
News
Despite Fundraising Gap, Astorino’s Run For New York Governor Pushes On
|
“My case is gonna be made with 3 million registered Republicans who are gonna decide who they feel is their most electable, conservative Republican to take on the Democratic machine.”
Government
Extra Monthly Checks Heading To Millions Of New Yorkers
|
“It’s going to have an enormous impact within this community just helping families make ends meet.”
App NEWS
Partners Celebrate Milestone In Sturgeon Restoration Effort
|
Sturgeon are native to Lake Ontario and the Genesee River, but habitat loss and overfishing decimated the population, causing it to dwindle to almost nothing by the early 1900s.
App NEWS
PA May See The Nation’s Strongest Post-Pandemic Sales Tax Boost
|
Forecasters predict Pennsylvania will rake in nearly 15 percent more this year than last. That would be the largest increase of any state.
Education
Pennsylvania State University System Merges Six Schools Into Two
|
“We know that significant change must occur if we are going to ensure that accessible, affordable public higher education remains available and attractive to students.”
Crime and Justice
Abuse Allegation Against Buffalo Auxiliary Bishop Stems From Confirmation Ceremony
|
The Diocese has acknowledged more than 100 of its priests as being credibly accused of abuse. Nine are currently on leave pending investigations.
App NEWS
Environmental Advocates Call for Changes To Proposed Federal Climate Legislation
|
“We would like him to remove all dirty fossil fuel solutions, including, for example, the combined heat and power plants, which run on fracked gas. That, under Mr. Tonko’s definition, is clean energy,”
App NEWS
Van De Water To Run For Congress Again After 2020 Defeat
|
Although the Congressional maps for 2022 aren’t determined yet, 2020 candidate Kyle Van De Water says he is running again.
Government
Effort Underway To Make Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent
|
“Sixty-three percent of Earned Income Tax Credit recipients spent some, or all of their payment on paying down debt.”
Education
Federal Probe Into Indian Boarding School Grave Sites Seeks To Bring Healing
|
“We must shed light on the unspoken traumas of the past. No matter how hard it will be.”
Health
Common Ground Health Report Reveals Racism At Center Of Public Health Crisis
|
Black people in the Finger Lakes region face stark health disparities as a result of racism and the way it manifests, a problem magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
abuse
An Uncertain Future For The Adult Survivors Act
|
The Adult Survivors Act would create a one-year look back window for cases of adult sexual abuse. That’s similar to the Child Victims Act, legislation passed in 2019 targeted at victims of child sex abuse.
App NEWS
College Athletic Departments Gear Up For Student Endorsement Deals
|
“This new era of intercollegiate athletics is upon us. We have some of the brightest young adults in the world…who now can capitalize on their name, image and likeness.”
Crime and Justice
New York Attorney General, Local Law Enforcement Take Down Two Major Drug Rings
|
This comes as opioid overdoses and gun violence surge across the state.
Energy
State Report: PA Extracted More Natural Gas Than Ever During Pandemic
|
Unconventional wells produced 7.1 trillion cubic feet of gas last year, even as national and regional natural gas prices dipped in response to the pandemic.
App NEWS
Senate Majority Leader Calls For Unilateral Opening Of Border With Canada
|
On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that fully vaccinated Canadians returning to the country from the U.S. would no longer need to quarantine.
Government
As Gun Violence Intensifies, New York Congress Member Wants To Roll Back Firearm Regs
|
Claudia Tenney is among 168 other members of the House of Representatives in presenting a brief to the Supreme Court pushing for loosened restrictions on who can receive a concealed carry permit.
Government
After Contact Tracing Data Breach, PA Sidesteps Scrutiny On Proposed $34M Contract
|
The state’s Department of Health is working to hire a new company under an even pricier contract to take over its contact tracing program. The previous company was fired for a massive data breach.
Guide
Printable program guides for Radio & TV July 2021
|
Click the headline above to see the guides for July 2021.
american rescue plan
PA Plans To Spend $1 Billion In American Rescue Plan Money. Some Similar States Plan To Spend More.
|
The money is supposed to make up for what states missed out on during the pandemic in taxes and fees — and help pay for the recovery effort over the next five years.
App NEWS
‘Honesty Was In Short Supply’: New York Trial Starts With Arguments Against Opioid Makers
|
Opening statements began Tuesday in a landmark opioid trial against pharmaceutical companies who are being sued by the state of New York.
News
Lee Zeldin Becomes Presumptive GOP Gubernatorial Nominee
|
“I think we’re the favorite, I think it’s early in the game. To take an analogy, I think it’s in the second inning, it’s good to be up a couple runs in the second inning.”
App NEWS
Summer Camp Teaches Social Skills That Remote Learning Could Never Offer
|
Socializing can be challenging for children with Autism, it’s especially hard during a pandemic. But a summer program aims to help.
App NEWS
PA Immigrants Skeptical That Dems In D.C. Will Create A Path To Citizenship
|
Immigration groups around Pennsylvania and the country want to keep pressure on Washington to include a path to citizenship in the final package.
App NEWS
PA Budget Deal Inches Closer To Finish Line
|
Lawmakers are working with at least two new piles of money: $2.9 billion in unanticipated income and sales tax revenue and $7.29 billion from the federal government.
Government
Fiscal Watchdog Seeks COVID-19 Data From State Health Department
|
They seek a detailed list of data about the deaths of New Yorkers from COVID-19, including those tracked by the date, county and ZIP code, as well as confirmed cases of coronavirus by age group, race, and ethnicity.
Supreme Court Rules PA Cheerleader’s F-Bombs Are Protected Speech
|
The case involved a teenage cheerleader who dropped F-bombs on Snapchat. At issue was whether schools may punish students for speech that occurs online and off-campus but that may be disruptive.
Economy
Senator Gillibrand Pushes For New Union Protections
|
“The best way to get our economy back and to rebuild our middle class is to support our unions and our workers.”
Education
Experts Discuss Controversy Around Critical Race Theory
|
The theory — which explores narratives of American History from all perspectives — has been a common practice in higher education for decades.
Government
How A PA Lawmaker Billed Taxpayers $1.8 Million In Expenses
|
Western Pennsylvania Democrat Chris Sainato spent or has been reimbursed personally for more than $1.8 million in mileage, meals, lodging, travel, and office-related costs.
Government
New York Lawmakers Discuss Mental Health And Addiction
|
Members of the Assembly held an hours-long meeting, speaking with stakeholders in the healthcare industry on what can be done to save the lives of people dealing with addiction and mental illness.
News
Key PA State Senator Backs Arizona-Style Election Audit
|
Sen. David Argall (R., Schuylkill) told Spotlight PA he does not see the “damage in doing it one more time to try to answer the concerns that people have.”
App NEWS
Lawmakers, Advocates Urge New York’s Governor To Sign Child Poverty Reduction Act
|
“This isn’t rocket science. It’s public policies that are the biggest lever to lift families out of poverty.”
App NEWS
Experts Urge Caution During Deadly Driving Season For Teens
|
Research from AAA shows that from 2010-2019 in New York state, 196 people were killed in crashes involving teens between those dates.
App NEWS
Poll Shows A Job Rating Drop For PA’s Governor And Support For Controversial Voting Law Changes
|
“If you add in the fact that we have had this crisis, and the governor has taken some heat for it, and the fact that people aren’t feeling better economically, I think that all comes together to produce these lower ratings.”
Environment
‘Left At The Altar’: New York Climate Activists Lament Unapproved Bills
|
The Students for Solar Act passed with unanimous support in the state Senate, but never reached the floor of the Assembly for a vote.
App NEWS
PA Celebrates New Unemployment System, But Advocates Say Problems Remain
|
The official launch of a new state unemployment benefits portal last Tuesday was riddled with technical hiccups.
Crime and Justice
PA Congressman’s Letter Surfaces In U.S. House Investigation Into Jan. 6 Insurrection
|
The effort supported a wider goal of overturning or invalidating election results in several swing states, including Pennsylvania.
App NEWS
Cuomo: New York State Fair To Open At 100% Capacity This Summer
|
In May, the governor announced the fair would be open at 50% capacity, but with record low infection rates and an almost 70% vaccination rate, Cuomo said it’s time to open the gates all the way.
App NEWS
House Republican Sponsor Tees Up Fight With Governor Over PA’s Voting Law Changes
|
Republicans have described it as “comprehensive,” and the product of witness and expert testimony during a series of committee meetings earlier this year.
News
Public Meetings This Week On Low Water Levels On Lake Ontario
|
The last 12 months over Lake Ontario have been the driest since 1966, according to the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board.
<