Crime and Justice
Tompkins DA Announces Re-Election Campaign
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Matt Van Houten is running for a second term.
Episodes
Former Broome Legislator Announces Run For County Legislator
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Karl Bernhardsen is trying to unseat Democrat Jason Garnar
Education
Teacher Webinar: Let’s Talk Election 2020
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It’s not too late to sign up for the #LetsTalkAboutElection2020 webinar. It will be held at 7:00 PM ET on February 25, 2020. Register here: https://bit.ly/2vy6jEA. Ask your questions and get the support you need to successfully implement the #youthmedia challenge!
Environment
New York Prepares For March 1st Plastic Bag Ban
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The Department of Environmental Conservation has stepped up its efforts in recent days to help New Yorkers understand the new rules.
"Arts In Depth" with WSKG Host Bill Snyder
The Cooperative Gallery 213 Celebrates 20 Years
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The Cooperative Gallery 213 celebrates 20 years with a retrospective exhibit.
App NEWS
ICE Chief Slams New York’s Green Light Law
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“As a 25-year law enforcement professional, it is unfathomable that information which could be used to prevent crime or a potential terrorist attack, is purposely being withheld.”
Government
New State Protocols Aim To Lower Cancer Risk For New York Firefighters
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The state is looking at cancer deaths among firefighters – higher than across the general population – and looking to lower that risk.
Government
New York Governor To Tour States Where Cannabis Is Legal
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Cuomo said he’ll go to California, Colorado, Illinois and Massachusetts in the coming weeks to meet with officials there and find out how they are carrying out the monitoring, sale and taxing of the drug.
Crime and Justice
How To Lower Prison Costs? PA Secretary Advises Medical Parole
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Pennsylvania sentences a lot of people to life without the possibility of parole. Research has shown their odds of reoffending are low after years of incarceration.
Crime and Justice
ACLU Sues Over Northeast Pennsylvania Traffic Stop
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Attorneys say they believe the stop was racially motivated. The ACLU’s client was detained, then placed in ICE custody.