On Monday, officials from the New York State Office of Mental Health visited Ithaca to tell the public about a suicide prevention strategy. The approach is called Zero Suicide.
Arts
The Ensemble ‘Early On’ Welcomes New and Old Friends for New and Old Music
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Guitarist Paul Sweeny joins us to talk about the concert by the ensemble Early On. The concert, on Sunday, June 24 at 3pm in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 183 Riverside Drive in Binghamton, is called ‘Early and Later On’ and features performances by young recorder players, and an old friend, Larry Zukof.
Environment
Changing Species, Flooding, Wildfires Among Climate Priorities On PA-Owned Land
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania conservation officials have released a plan to confront climate change on public land as flooding, wildfires and warmer bodies of water pose threats to wildlife, landscapes and recreation.
Government
PA Lawmakers Say They Can Finish State Budget In Short Order
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — Pennsylvania might have its state budget–or at least part of it–done by the end of this week.
News
PA Congressional Map Unaffected By US Supreme Court Decision
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – The U.S. Supreme Court was expected to make a defining decision on extreme partisan gerrymandering this term. It took up two cases, one from Wisconsin, and the other from Maryland. But, in unanimous decisions, the court avoided the key constitutional question at stake in these cases.
Featured in Category
New York’s Lt. Governor Stumps For ‘Red Flag’ Gun Bill
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Syracuse Monday pushing gun safety legislation meant to address school shootings. The bill, which would prevent individuals from buying or possessing guns who are believed to be a severe threat to themselves or others, is still tied up in the state legislature.
Crime and Justice
Political Opponents Slam Governor On First Day Of Corruption Trial For Former Associates
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – Prosecutors and lawyers for the defense gave opening statements Monday in the bid rigging trial of a former associate of Gov. Cuomo and two upstate development firms, who are accused of fraudulently obtaining lucrative taxpayer-funded state contracts.
Federal Officials Warn Of Increased Sexual Assaults On Passenger Flights
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BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – Federal officials are launching an awareness campaign about sexual assaults happening aboard passenger flights.
Addiction
New York Health Commissioner To Recommend Legal Pot, Political Opponents Critical
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – Governor Cuomo’s administration is moving ahead on a recommendation to legalize recreational marijuana in New York, a move immediately criticized by Cuomo’s republican opponent for governor.
Coal
Coal Ash Uncovered: New Data Reveal Widespread Contamination
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For generations, coal power has fueled American prosperity. But for each shovelful thrown into the furnaces, a pile of ash was left in its place.
PA Governor Calls For Lighter Professional Licensing Laws
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — Governor Tom Wolf is appealing the legislature to pass laws getting rid of 13 professional licensing requirements, including ones for barbers, cemetery brokers — i.e. people who sell grave plots — and auctioneers.