“I think the real key is are those properties being utilized? Or are they adding to the overall vacancy or deterioration?” said Amy Little, owner of Cayuga Appraisals, a real estate appraisal company.
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.
App NEWS
What State Governments Are Doing About Plastic Bags — And What Might Happen With PA’s Proposed Ban
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A renewed legislative effort to curb the use of disposable plastic shopping bags in Pennsylvania is milder than measures enacted in some other states.
Crime and Justice
PA Inmates Get New Way To Receive Photos
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Starting this week, people incarcerated in state prisons can receive photo books–the kind that can be designed and ordered online.
App NEWS
Tamaqua Parents Shocked That Armed Teacher Policy Was Quietly Reinstated
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“If I find out there is a gun in my classroom with my teacher, I am going to ask to leave that room immediately.”
No ICE Arrests In Courthouses Without Judicial Warrants, New York Court Directive Says
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There is an ongoing controversy over the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in state and local courthouses, who are there to arrest immigrants appearing on unrelated cases.
App NEWS
Ithaca City Hall Open Again After Security Shortage
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Ithaca’s city hall “needs more security people will be part discussions when it’s time to renegotiate the contract.”
Anthony Brindisi
George Phillips Stops In Binghamton On NY-22 Congressional Campaign Tour
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The 2020 race is on in New York’s 22nd congressional district. George Phillips first announced his campaign last month and now he’s touring cities across the district that spans parts of Central New York and the Southern Tier.
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Catholic Diocese Agrees To Changes In Handling Sex Abuse Cases
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The Diocese will expand the use of its ethics hotline, beyond reports of financial fraud or irregularity, to include all reports of any ethical improprieties, sexual abuse or harassment or financial fraud.
Government
New Poll Shows New Yorkers Strongly Favor Tax Cap, Plastic Bag Ban
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“Banning the single use plastic bag, again, overwhelmingly by a 62 to 33 percent margin, voters think that will be good for New York.”
News
Balter Announces Second Run For Congress Against Katko
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Balter lost to Katko by about 5 points in 2018. It was Katko’s closest race since first winning election in 2014.