BInghamton, Elmira and Cortland County are all nearing limit.
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Owego Awarded $10 Million From State Fund To Revitalize Downtowns
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VESTAL, NY (WSKG) — Owego was awarded $10 million dollars as part of New York state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, or DRI. Owego is in Tioga County. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the various projects. They are meant to boost the local economy by attracting new businesses while strengthening existing ones, repair infrastructure, enhance recreational opportunities, and address the demand for affordable housing. The money will go toward 17 projects.
So. Tier Trade Unions Push Back Against Proposed Trump Administration Policy
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Proposed rules would allow industry-run training programs
Addiction
As Sports Betting Expands, Gambling Treatment Services Do Too
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Sports betting has expanded to casinos in upstate New York, including Tioga Downs in Nichols. At the same time, there’s now more help for folks with gambling addictions.
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Upstate Racino Owner Talks Woodstock 50, Sports Betting
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Jeff Gural thinks Woodstock would have boosted “sleepy-little” Vernon, NY and criticizes state politicians for restrictions on sports betting
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Industrial Park, Dedicated To Hemp, Opens In Kirkwood
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“This will really become our hub on the east coast of the United States to do this manufacturing and really scale the business.”
PA Drinkers Try Out A Hard Coffee Brewed By Pabst
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Americans are buying less beer from big breweries, so companies are getting creative to attract customers. Pabst is testing what one customer describes as a “Frappuccino” — with an alcoholic kick.
Andrew Cuomo
Some Upstate Officials Are Critical, But Lupardo Defends Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants
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Amid lawsuits fighting a bill that allows illegal immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses, Binghamton Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo says the measure is still good for New York.
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Broome County Anti-Poverty Council Targets Housing, Transportation, Child Care
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The effort is part of a New York State plan to reduce poverty
Economy
In Pilot Program, Wegmans In Ithaca And Corning To Eliminate Plastic Bags
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Wegmans says that paper grocery bags will continue to be available, but 5 cents will be charged for each bag.
Economy
New York, Other States Sue IRS Over SALT Deduction
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Connecticut and New Jersey are also on the suit.