Government
Proposed constitutional amendment would ensure abortion rights in New York
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In 1970, after New York became the first state to legalize abortion, an estimated 200,000 women came from other states to have the procedure here.
Crime and Justice
Governor addresses twin crises of white nationalism and access to military grade weapons
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“The hate has not just infected our society and how people think. It’s literally been weaponized.”
App NEWS
New York health commissioner: Coronavirus ‘doesn’t get tired’
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“I can only speculate that people are tired of this, I’m tired of it, but the virus, unfortunately, doesn’t get tired.”
Government
North Country congress member denies embracing racist ‘replacement theory’
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Replacement theory is the false idea that there’s a plot to outweigh white voters with non-white immigrants.
Government
Governor Hochul to propose closing loopholes in New York’s gun laws
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“When there’s early warning signs that someone could do harm to themselves or others, there has to be an examination as to whether or not there are guns in the house.”
Crime and Justice
State Senate passes resolution condemning Buffalo shooting
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“We’re trying to remember the 10 people who did not come out of that grocery store. The 10 people whose lives ended because they went grocery shopping.”
App NEWS
What top New York lawmakers want after Buffalo mass shooting
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“This coward manifested white supremacy in a violent and tragic way.”
App NEWS
Democrats face tougher election prospects under newly released draft maps
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The new lines create several new competitive districts, and lower the amount of Democratic-leaning districts overall.
App NEWS
After Buffalo mass murders, governor calls for action from social media companies
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“I want them to have … a system that would immediately alert individuals.”
App NEWS
In Conklin, residents shocked Buffalo suspect is from area: ‘It’s just not comprehensible’
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The small, mostly white town is just outside of Binghamton. Conklin residents are trying to make sense of the shooting.
App NEWS
‘This is their Emmett Till moment’: Buffalo residents react to racially motivated mass shooting
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Buffalo residents gathered outside Tops Saturday night, more than six hours after an 18-year-old white male shot 13 mostly Black victims, killing 10, in what authorities have called a hate crime.
Crime and Justice
Supporters of the Adult Survivors Act Frustrated with the New Assembly’s inaction
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“How many times do survivors have to relive their trauma at a press conference or in front of legislators before you take action?”
Affordable Housing
To keep tenants in homes, Elmira offers $10,000 grants for rental repairs
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The city received $1 million from the New York State Attorney General’s office in 2020 to address some of the root causes of homelessness.
App NEWS
Timeline for rescheduled primaries set as court continues redrawing NY district maps
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Judge Patrick McAllister wrote in his decision that he believes the Assembly lines are unconstitutional, but the attempts to intervene in the lawsuit came too late.
Government
Governor directs $35-million to aid New York’s abortion providers
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The governor says $10 million dollars will also be available to increase security protections for clinics.
App NEWS
Leaders voice concerns as FEMA starts redrawing Ithaca’s flood maps
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“It’ll make homes less affordable than they already are, and that’s already an issue that we have in the city.”
abortion
Attorney General James backs fund to aid women from other states who seek abortion in New York
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James said it’s even more urgent after the leaked draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade.
Government
As 988 hotline goes live in Pennsylvania, crisis centers need workers
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Experts raise staffing, funding and infrastructure concerns as the official launch approaches.
Government
Advocates for medical aid in dying seek momentum for bill
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“We watched our daughter suffer. It was horrible. And she asked and asked and asked for medical aid in dying.”
App NEWS
Ithaca will require employers to disclose pay range in job postings
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Alderperson Jorge Defendini said the law will help workers advocate for more equitable pay.
App NEWS
NY redistricting: Voters flock to Steuben County to comment on future of New York’s legislative maps
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A lower court judge in Steuben County is overseeing the redrawing of the congressional and state Senate maps by an independent redistricting expert.
Gillibrand: Some Supreme Court justices ‘lied’ about Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings
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New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said some Supreme Court justices lied during confirmation hearings about whether they would overturn Roe v. Wade.
The decision protects the right to an abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy. A recently leaked draft of an opinion appears to throw out the landmark case.
But Gillibrand said several Supreme Court justices, including Justice Alito, who authored the draft opinion, stated during their confirmation hearings that they would not overturn Roe v. Wade. “Every single one of them said they would not undermine a settled precedent, every single one of them said under oath, that they would actually preserve Roe,” Gillibrand said. “So the fact that they all lied, is shocking.”
Gillibrand said the U.S. House of Representatives oversight committee should hold hearings on the issue, and review testimony made by justices. “I hope we have hearings, because I don’t know how you can accept Supreme Court justices who lied in order to be confirmed,” Gillibrand said.
Hochul will ask feds for funding for out-of-state patients seeking abortion, if Roe v. Wade is overturned
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If conservative judges on the U.S. Supreme Court follow through with a draft opinion leaked earlier this week striking down abortion rights, then as many as 26 states may also outlaw the procedure.
App NEWS
Legislation would protect New York abortion providers who serve patients from other states
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New York lawmakers and abortion-rights supporters hope to push three bills through the state Legislature that aim to protect health care practitioners who provide abortions for patients from out of state.
Crime and Justice
Governor warns abortion rights opponents: Don’t mess with New York
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“You don’t want to mess with the state of New York. And I assure you that this is fight you will not win.”
Crime and Justice
PA already restricts abortion restrictions, but that could change
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GOP Gubernatorial candidates strongly support keeping or expanding abortion restrictions, while legislative leaders aren’t ruling out bills to do that.
Antonio Delgado
Hochul picks Rep. Antonio Delgado for lieutenant governor
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Delgado had been running for re-election against Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.
Crime and Justice
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is now off the ballot after New York legislature acts
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For this election cycle, the rule applies only to Benjamin, who was indicted April 12 on federal corruption charges and resigned later that day.
Crime and Justice
Hundreds honor 4 fallen Pennsylvania State Police troopers with tributes, salutes, and prayers
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“It’s always in the back of your mind as a law enforcement officer that that danger is real and it’s out there.”
App NEWS
Assembly maps challenged as court begins redrawing congressional, state Senate districts
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The judge ordered state senate and congressional primary elections postponed to August.
App NEWS
Binghamton secures $1 million for youth center
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“As the city figures out what’s the best way to move forward and achieve that goal, having this support from the federal funding will help us do that.”
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Hochul ‘horrified’ by Supreme Court’s draft opinion, vows New York will uphold abortion rights
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul reacted to the Politico report that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the landmark abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade, saying New York will help women from states where the procedure is outlawed.
DEC
Malfunctioning sewer line overwhelms damaged treatment plant
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Environmental regulator issues violation notice to the Village of Johnson City.
App NEWS
Pennsylvania dance teachers wanting easier state certification rules
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A pair of state lawmakers sponsoring that change in the House tap-danced alongside the group to show their support.
Featured in Category
Disgraced former New York lieutenant governor could soon be off the ballot
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The New York State Legislature is poised to vote as early as Monday on a bill that would remove disgraced former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the primary election ballot.
App NEWS
Judge moves congressional, State Senate primaries to August
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The state Legislature may decide whether to keep other primaries in June.
Crime and Justice
Schumer pushes for more funding in the fight against gun violence
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“We’ll be paid back many times over with greater peace in our communities, less violence in our communities.”
App NEWS
Ithaca officials consider city-approved homeless encampment
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According to the proposal, the Ithaca Dedicated Encampment Site would house up to 50 residents experiencing homelessness.
App NEWS
Ithaca alderperson seeks ethics investigation into former Mayor Svante Myrick
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Alderperson Cynthia Brock said she’s working with the Tompkins County Ethics Board to open an investigation into the former mayor.
Government
Candidates will face new challenges after New York’s high court strikes new district lines
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New York voters will likely end up going to the polls three times this year, now that the state’s highest court has thrown out new district lines for congressional and State Senate seats, and delayed some primaries originally scheduled for June.
App NEWS
New York’s top court rejects new district lines
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New York’s highest court has struck down the state’s new district lines for Congress and the state Legislature, throwing the June 28 primary into potential chaos.
App NEWS
NY’s highest state court tosses new district lines for Congress, State Senate over constitutionality
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New York’s new district lines for Congress and State Senate, drawn by the state Legislature, were thrown out on Wednesday by the state’s highest court, which said in a decision that they were drawn “to discourage competition.”
Government
Hochul seeks change in state law; hopes to remove indicted running mate from ballot
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“I would like the Legislature to….(correct) what is really a strange part of our law that does not allow the removal of someone who is under indictment.”
App NEWS
Assembly passes partial cryptocurrency mining moratorium
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The bill still needs a vote in the Senate and approval from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
App NEWS
High court hears testimony on New York’s new congressional lines
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“We seriously disagree with the proposition that this was an egregious gerrymander. We don’t believe it was a gerrymander at all.”
Environment
Pennsylvania’s climate rule met with applause and court threats upon finalization
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Lawmakers opposed to joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative promised to fight on in court, while environmental groups hailed the move.
Government
Governor begins first TV ad campaign; questions about disgraced former lieutenant follow Hochul
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Questions About the Disgraced Former Lt. Gov. Continue to Follow Governor Hochul.
App NEWS
Reed returns to Corning for ‘farewell’ town hall
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Reed touted his work to promote bipartisan consensus building in Congress, but he also painted a grim picture of the growing hyperpartisanship and cynicism he has witnessed on Capitol Hill.
Government
Hochul says rising spread of COVID-19 subvariants in NY is not cause for panic
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Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that new variants of COVID-19 are spreading in New York, but there’s no reason to be alarmed.
Addiction
NY counties receive their first opioid settlement payouts
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The Southern Tier region will receive about $4.8 million from the settlement in 2022. The initial payout on Tuesday totaled about $759,000 for the region.
App NEWS
Watch: Gov. Kathy Hochul holds storm briefing in Binghamton
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Gov. Kathy Hochul said the storm affected 11 counties, from the Southern Tier to the North Country.
Featured in Category
Lawmakers urge conversion of State Capitol to all-renewable energy
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Some New York state lawmakers who represent the districts around the State Capitol said Monday that the multi-building complex should set an example for the rest of the state and switch to all-renewable energy to power lights and heating.
App NEWS
Schumer promotes grant to fill gaps in Broome County battery manufacturing hub
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The grant would help scale up parts of the manufacturing economy locally, including incentives for other companies in the battery manufacturing supply chain to relocate to the Southern Tier.
anna kelles
Environmental regulator says Bitcoin mining plant permit renewal still facing ‘uphill battle’
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“I appreciate the ambition, but we want to see what the science says, what the facts say on the application and ultimately we’ll make a determination on that and that alone.”
Government
Lawmaker’s proposal would make it easier to remove the former lieutenant governor from the ballot
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A new proposal sponsored by a New York state Assembly member would make it easier to remove a candidate from office if they are charged with a crime.
App NEWS
Sewage plant violating environmental permits as recovery work continues
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New York’s chief environmental regulator tours, supports, plant amid recovery.
Crime and Justice
Hochul grapples with aftermath after her lieutenant governor resigns over corruption charges
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A day after her lieutenant governor’s arrest and resignation, Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to manage the fallout.
App NEWS
NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigns after his arrest over allegations of bribery, fraud
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New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has resigned after being arraigned Tuesday in federal district court on bribery and conspiracy charges.
App NEWS
Judge dismisses harassment charges made by Binghamton councilwoman
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The charges stem from a City Council meeting last summer.
Economy
Pay transparency: How ending the secrecy could erase inequities and change the workplace
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New York could become the next state to require employers to disclose information about pay and benefits in job listings and to their current employees.
Government
Some Pennsylvania Republicans want to get rid of ballot drop boxes. Experts say that’s a step too far.
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Experts say the panel is trying to justify sweeping changes to Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot rules.
App NEWS
New York governor stands by lieutenant after he fails to tell her about subpoena
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Brian Benjamin was a state senator when the Manhattan district attorney subpoenaed him last year about an alleged scheme run by a former campaign aide.
Uncategorized
Public invited to comment on New York climate plan
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Ten hearings over the plan are being held virtually and around the state.
Crime and Justice
Commonwealth Court pauses Pennsylvania’s effort to enact climate rule
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A Pennsylvania court is holding up the regulation that would let the state join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Crime and Justice
Governor on repeat arrestees: “There will be consequences”
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Lawmakers on both sides of the issue said public safety changes were the biggest hurdle to clear in budget negotiations.
Ithaca landlords must now give renters 120 days before renewing leases
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The provision increases the time tenants have to decide if they want to renew their lease before a landlord can show their home to other renters.
Featured in Category
NY lawmakers, governor announce they’ve reached a budget deal, nearly a week after it was due
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“The long-awaited day has arrived,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
App NEWS
Tompkins County district attorney: Ithaca’s police reform working group refused his input
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Van Houten said the Reimaging Public Safety working group lacked full understanding of Ithaca’s existing criminal justice system when it authored the report.
Abolish Police
Misconceptions, strong opinions abound in public discussion of Ithaca’s police reform proposals
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“A number of comments and emails that we received recently made me feel like I was living in some alternate universe,” said Alderperson Ducson Nguyen.
Government
Advocates continue call for more funding for New York’s upstate hospitals
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“The cost of labor and the fact we can’t find people continues to be a problem.”
Crime and Justice
Pennsylvania aims to reduce wait for clemency by years
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April is recognized nationally as Second Chance Month.
App NEWS
Watchdog groups say New York’s governor and Legislature dropping the ball on new ethics panel
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“The Legislature and the governor have agreed to replace JCOPE, but unfortunately with something that has the same fatal flaw.”
App NEWS
Binghamton police propose vehicle purchase
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The city wants to pay for the vehicles using federal stimulus funds.
Government
Budget extender ensures a later New York spending plan
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The budget’s been held up as Governor Hochul presses for changes to the 2019 criminal justice reforms, which ended cash bail for most crimes.
App NEWS
Ithaca’s Black community weighs in on police reform plan
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“We’re talking about reimagining public safety. And we’re still hiring more [armed] officers,” said Common Council member Phoebe Brown.
anna kelles
NY delays Finger Lakes Bitcoin mining plant’s permitting decision
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Environmental activists call the move “political.”
Government
New York governor provides eligibility details for 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
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“Providers statewide, including at the state’s mass vaccination sites, are ready to administer second booster doses for eligible New Yorkers.”
Government
New York begins the week without a state budget
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With paychecks for 62,000 state employees due on Wednesday, there’s talk of the Senate and Assembly passing a short term spending extender.
Government
Nursing home minimum staffing law takes effect in New York
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The law creates minimum staffing ratios and requires that nursing home residents get at least 3.5 hours per day of direct nursing care.
App NEWS
Transgender woman sues Broome County sheriff, jail staff for discrimination
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Holland said she was put in solitary confinement, denied medical treatment, housed in the men’s facility and harassed.
Government
Tax specialist and journalist calls Bills’ stadium deal a loser for taxpayers
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“Why are we giving welfare to billionaires?”
Government
New York lawmakers adjourn for a long weekend as budget deadline is missed
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The Senate and Assembly adjourned until Monday, when they say they will try again to reach an accord.
Energy
PA GOP measures to boost natural gas output unlikely to succeed, analysts say
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The measures seek to halt Gov. Tom Wolf’s moratorium on new drilling under state forests.
App NEWS
Hochul wants to change New York’s bail reform law, again. What does that mean for the Southern Tier?
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Data analysis suggests the Southern Tier saw a slight increase in racial equity since bail reform was first passed, but also more re-arrests.
App NEWS
Judge rules New York’s district maps unconstitutional, orders Legislature to draw new ones
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Democrats immediately said they would appeal the ruling.
Affordable Housing
Broome County awards projects to reduce housing costs, discrimination
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The Southern Door Community Land Trust will use the grant to retrofit current and future homes with green energy appliances, in an effort to reduce energy costs.
Government
As Pennsylvania Republican bill targeting trans girls moves forward, a simple question goes unanswered
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Republicans have no idea how many trans girls are playing sports in Pa. They’re not alone.
Government
Government watchdog groups push for ethics reform in New York’s state budget
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“We don’t want the deck chairs on the Titanic being rearranged. We want the real independent ethics commission that the public’s been promised.”
App NEWS
Gillibrand to introduce cryptocurrency regulation bill, acknowledges energy concerns
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The New York senator acknowledged the effort to implement a moratorium on some cryptocurrency mining in New York.
App NEWS
Bail reform changes remain a factor in New York budget talks
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Marvin Mayfield with the Center for Community Alternatives blamed law enforcement and some politicians, who he said deliberately spread misinformation.
Aging
Tompkins County wants to hire home health aides to address backlog of elder care needs
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The jobs come with benefits and pay is higher than what many private home health agencies offer. But the county hasn’t gotten many applicants yet.
Featured in Category
Agreement in place to build $1.4 billion Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park
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New York state, Erie County and the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement on a $1.4 billion stadium deal that will keep the team in western New York for 30 years and be the largest-ever taxpayer contribution to an NFL stadium.
Republicans take Democrats to court over allegedly gerrymandered map
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A group of 14 citizens, organized by Republican politicians, argue that the new district maps approved by the state Legislature and Gov. Hochul violate the state Constitution.
Antonio Delgado
Elected officials push support for NY dairy farms, hit hard by inflation
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“Making sure that our milk can go to our schools, milk can go to our hospitals, milk can go to our community centers. Wherever there’s more localized opportunities to grow and build from, that should be the focus.”
App NEWS
Hochul breaks silence on plan to change the state’s bail reform laws
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Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that critiques from the left and right on her proposed bail reform changes means that she is in the right place with the plans.
App NEWS
Proposals to aid undocumented workers face uphill battle
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Two measures that would help undocumented immigrants are facing an uphill battle to be included in the state budget as negotiations go down to the wire.
App NEWS
Rep. Reed supports more funding for restaurants in next COVID relief package
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The next COVID-19 relief package may replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which helped restaurants that were suffering due to the pandemic.
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council approves new code enforcement positions
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The city will also lower the maximum height property owners can keep their lawns from 10 inches to eight inches.
Energy
Some experts want Pennsylvania lawmakers to rethink temporary gas tax cuts
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Not everyone is on board with an idea by a group of state senators to slash Pennsylvania’s gas tax by a third through the end of the year.
Binghamton employs drones to get new view of vacant, blighted properties
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Mayor Kraham said doing so will reduce the time and money needed to safely inspect the properties, and help the city enforce code violations.
App NEWS
When court evictions fail, some landlords threaten tenants with illegal means
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Since mid-February, Binghamton’s code enforcement office and the Broome County Supreme Court have continued to order Ritter to restore water service to the second-floor apartment.
App NEWS
NY attorney general: It’s time to start enforcing nursing home reform laws
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Just as the reforms were about to go into effect, Gov. Kathy Hochul put them on hold, citing an ongoing shortage of health care workers.
App NEWS
Governor’s memo fails to ease tensions over bail reform laws
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A 10-point memo written by Hochul would make changes to the state’s bail reform laws has done nothing to ease agitation over rising crime rates.
App NEWS
Report supports cryptocurrency mining opponents’ legal case for moratorium
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The report compares the legal process for implementing a moratorium to the one that was used to temporarily halt high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in 2010.
Featured in Category
Governor may use budget to try and revise New York’s bail reform laws
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reported to be pushing for changes to New York’s controversial bail reform laws, even though legislative leaders have said they are not yet ready to alter the laws.
Government
Senate, Assembly may increase spending over governor’s budget
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The Senate is proposing over $4 billion in additional funds for child care, saying the goal is to provide “universal” access.
Government
State comptroller shares cautiously optimistic outlook for New York’s finances
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“The health of the economy is good and it’s strong, but the recovery is not where we want it to be. It’s uneven.”
Government
Lawmakers seek to double governor’s proposed wage hike for human services providers
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The State Assembly, in its one-house budget resolution, is proposing an 11% cost of living adjustment for those workers in the upcoming fiscal year.
As gas prices rise, officials consider cutting or capping gasoline taxes
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Gas in New York averages over $4.46 a gallon according to AAA, and it’s unclear when this surge, spurred by inflation and the war in Ukraine, will ease.
Government
Pennsylvania agency heads pitch higher funding to help address staffing woes
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Each is arguing that funneling more money to support staff positions is one of the best ways to solve their problems.
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council tables youth center, but other options remain in sight
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The City of Binghamton has tabled its plan to build a multi-million dollar youth and community center for Columbus Park.
App NEWS
Sewer plant cleanup to take months as it struggles with pollution levels
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“This is an emergency. Please, people need to act like it’s an emergency.”
Government
Why Governor Hochul is not expecting a late state budget
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New York is also flush with cash for this year’s state budget, thanks to federal aid during the pandemic and stronger-than-expected tax receipts.
PA governor urges state lawmakers to further back Ukraine and condemn Russia
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Wolf said he supports several bills aimed at helping refugees and financially isolating Russia for its invasion.
Crime and Justice
PA’s Supreme Court allows some party committee candidates to pass out nomination petitions
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People running for precinct committee or county party spots can now ask for nomination signatures until March 15.
Crime and Justice
Binghamton City Council to consider code enforcement reforms, additional funding
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Enacting these initiatives would use roughly $200,000 of the city’s ARPA funds.
App NEWS
Waving flags, hundreds rally for Ukraine in Binghamton
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Elected officials in Broome County say they are ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees.
Uncategorized
Court challenge to NY’s legislative maps will proceed amid gerrymandering claims
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Petitioners did, at least immediately, fail to convince the court to pause elections processes currently under way.
Crime and Justice
Ithaca police reform report proposes 5 new unarmed responders, but little change to current force
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The proposed Department of Community Safety would oversee the current police force, as well as a new division of five unarmed responders.
App NEWS
Steuben court to hear sides in NY redistricting challenge
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The petition argues New York state legislative and executive leaders, all Democrats, improperly passed the maps in violation of the procedures instituted by a constitutional amendment in 2014.
App NEWS
Reed open to deploying US troops in Ukraine
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Southern Tier Rep. Tom Reed said he wants more humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine, which could include a deployment of American troops.
App NEWS
While Oneonta manufacturers want more workers, city lacks housing for them
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Manufacturers in New York want to compete with companies overseas and localize production. They’re limited, however, by hiring challenges and a lack of workforce housing.
Rep. Lee Zeldin receives the NY GOP endorsement for governor but will face primary challenges
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New York Republicans met Tuesday to nominate Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin as their candidate for governor. But he will face a primary challenge from other candidates, including Harry Wilson and Andrew Giuliani.
Government
Pennsylvania lawmakers start negotiations over the new state budget
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“More than a week in, state fiscal officers agree there’s plenty of money to spend, but disagree about how long it will last.”
Energy
Record-breaking offshore wind leases top $4 billion for coastal New York
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Biden Administration touts job-creating potential of wind industry
Featured in Category
New York’s school mask mandate ends Wednesday, remaining COVID restrictions under review
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New York’s mask mandate for schools will end on Wednesday, March 2, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.
App NEWS
New York Comptroller’s office unhappy with placement of EV charging stations
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This strategy is said to ease what’s called “range anxiety” or the fear of running out of “fuel” in an area with no charging station.
Featured in Category
Hochul says she’ll work with local government leaders after dropping proposal to allow ‘tiny houses’
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul dropped from her budget a controversial proposal that would allow homeowners to bypass local zoning laws and build tiny houses on their property.
Al Paniccia
Sewage plant board declares ‘emergency’ after wastewater floods facility
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An emergency declaration passed by the sewage board allows it to make purchases and sign contracts outside normal procedures.
App NEWS
Pennsylvania Supreme Court picks new congressional map designed to cause ‘least change’
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has picked the state’s new congressional map.
Government
New York preps for cyber attacks amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
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“Shame on us if we’re not anticipating and watching what’s happening across the globe, and the possible impact in any city.”
Antonio Delgado
Southern Tier congressional delegation urges firm response to Russia’s threats against Ukraine
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“We can’t accept a world where sovereign nations can be impeded upon,” Rep. Delgado (D-19) said Tuesday.
Government
New legislation meant to cut the cost of insulin for New Yorkers
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Senator Schumer said The Affordable Insulin Now Act is being met with bipartisan support and he anticipates it will pass within the next several months.
App NEWS
While Ithaca Common Council awaits AG opinion on ‘good cause eviction,’ residents urge action
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City officials have voiced concerns about state preemption, or that the still will overrule the bill if passed over issues of jurisdiction.
Uncategorized
Binghamton-Johnson City sewage treatment plant flooded following incident
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Plant officials say the new facility is still processing sewage and residents should be unaffected.
Allan Herschell
Binghamton looks to restore historic Ross Park carousel
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The City of Binghamton is beginning the process of restoring and potentially moving its historic Ross Park carousel, a fixture of the park and zoo for over a century.
Government
Rep. Tom Suozzi picks Diana Reyna as running mate in campaign for New York governor
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“When I heard he was running for governor, I wanted in. I wanted to be part of that campaign — to shake things up and get something done in Albany.”
Economy
Governor undecided on lower overtime threshold for New York’s farm workers
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“We (should) take care of our workers, give them what they need, but give the farmers, perhaps tax relief, to ameliorate the impacts.”
App NEWS
New York commits $1 million to Steuben County flood relief
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The funding comes after flooding caused by Tropical Storm Fred damaged hundreds of homes in August.
Featured in Category
Governor names Kim Hill as New York’s first chief disability officer
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul created a new state Office of the Chief Disability Officer and named the first person to lead that office, something she said is long overdue.
Crime and Justice
Governor supports concept of Adult Survivors Act, and will work with New York lawmakers
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The bill was modeled after the Child Victims Act, which created a temporary look back window for victims of child sex abuse to bring civil claims against abusers.
App NEWS
Binghamton moves ahead with Mirabito Stadium renovation designs
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The renovations include upgrades to locker rooms, dining areas and training facilities as dictated by Major League Baseball standards.
Government
Proposed PA budget would help nurses, provide mental health services
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Advocates are hopeful to see needed funds during Gov. Tom Wolf’s final year in office.
App NEWS
Health board hears pleas for metrics behind school mask mandate
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“If you vote yes and extend the emergency order and keep our kids in masks, you can go to bed at night considering yourselves child abusers.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo to file complaint against New York’s Attorney General
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Cuomo’s personal attorney said the former governor will personally file the complaint against James with one of the state’s Attorney Grievance Committees.
Binghamton City Council
Binghamton to repair Recreation Park tennis courts in spring
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Binghamton city officials say they plan to address water ponding on the new Recreation Park tennis courts later this year.
See how the final PA state Senate map scores in every key area
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The map could make small changes to the partisan composition of the chamber while improving traditional metrics.
Government
New York health commissioner says no decision yet on ending school mask mandate
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“There has been no decision made on a date on which the mask mandate in schools will end.”
Government
HIV/AIDS Providers ask New York’s governor to reverse Cuomo-era change
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“This could force the shuttering of food pantries and the closure of AIDS clinics statewide.”
App NEWS
For some, disaster loans go not to repair what is lost, but to start anew
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Hundreds of residents and businesses in Steuben and other counties lost property after flooding last summer. The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering loans to fill in the gaps. But some are saying the help has arrived too late.
Education
Professors at New York’s public colleges ask for more money
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Members of the faculty unions from the state and city university systems, along with their allies in the Legislature, testified Monday at a budget hearing.
Crime and Justice
PA judge recommends a GOP-drawn congressional map plan
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will pick the final map.
Government
Governor hints mask mandate may end soon
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“I’m going to continue to head in that direction. We are hoping to get to that. That is our goal. But I am going to continue looking at the metrics.”
Government
GOP wants new health commissioner to Review COVID-19 in nursing homes
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“Those families never received an apology. No one’s ever been held accountable. They were told ‘who cares’ by the last governor.”
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Elections boards say they’re ready for midterms after NY-22 failures
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Just over a year ago, a judge ordered county elections officials to certify Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-22) as the winner in New York’s 22nd Congressional District race. Elections officials say many of the administrative failures have since been resolved.
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New York’s newly drawn 24th Congressional District raises concerns
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The proposed new district includes many of the counties on the shores of Lake Ontario from Niagara to the North Country, but excludes Rochester and Syracuse.
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Governor Tom Wolf, PA Democrats outline a proposal for $1.7 billion in pandemic funds
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The plan includes spending money on workers and a property tax subsidy for lower-income homeowners and renters.
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New York Legislature, Governor approve new congressional maps
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New York’s legislature approved new congressional district maps Wednesday that will expand Democrats’ power for years to come in a state where the party already holds a dominating advantage.
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Federal, state aid helped many NY schools relieve fiscal stress in 2021
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School districts got a big lifeline during the pandemic — an influx of federal COVID aid and more state aid.
Economy
New tax law: Venmo, Cash App to report business transactions over $600
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“When you do it, just remember you owe not just income tax, but if you do it for any length of time, you’re also going to owe self-employment tax.”
Government
Soldiers with New York’s National Guard train to become EMTs
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“The graduates will be able to assist anywhere we need them in a medical capacity will be available starting in early February.”
Crime and Justice
Despite court battle, PA voters can still apply for mail ballots without an excuse
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The Commonwealth Court ruled a key provision of the state’s last major election law overhaul unconstitutional.
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New York Democrats get blow back for congressional and state legislative district lines
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“There should be regret for not recognizing and respecting the will of the people.”
Government
How New York’s proposed district lines could be challenged in court
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“As we unravel the gerrymanders of the past, it doesn’t make it a gerrymander of today. These are districts drawn fairly.”
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Hochul says New York’s health care workforce needs to grow by 20%
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Governor Kathy Hochul said New York’s health care workforce was short-handed before the pandemic, and now it’s even worse.
