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Governor Hochul visits Ithaca Porchfest alongside Democratic candidates
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Gov. Kathy Hochul gathered with members of the Tompkins County Democratic Committee and experienced Ithaca’s annual front porch music festival.
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During ‘Climate Week’, Hochul pushes renewable energy projects, Environmental Bond Act
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That bond act would, among other things, fund projects to fight climate change including efforts to make communities more resilient to major weather events, such as floods.
New York attorney general sues Donald Trump and his company
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New York’s attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company on Wednesday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Environment
New York lawmakers introduce legislation to combat ‘forever chemicals’ in water sources
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New York State has no limits to how much of this substance can be dumped into the drinking water sources, and no way to find the source of the chemicals.
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Proposed Binghamton budget includes trash bag cost increase, more police
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Mayor Jared Kraham’s first budget would also keep property tax rates about even with 2022.
App NEWS
Pennsylvania drivers could start buying custom license plates online under a House-approved bill
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Supporters say letting private companies mint their own designs could bring in millions of dollars for road projects, State Police efforts, and more.
Averted railway strike underscores fragile state of supply chains in Pennsylvania
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A tentative labor agreement between freight rail operators and unions brought relief to Pennsylvania industries Thursday.
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Upstate airports, including BGM, receive state funds for renovations
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$30 million to be used for terminal, other upgrades
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Sempolinski, Ryan sworn in to fill vacant congressional seats
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Ryan will run in the new 18th Congressional District for a full term. Sempolinski will not seek reelection.
Government
The PA state Senate’s election investigation gets its day in court – nearly a year after it started
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Commonwealth Court judges are mulling whether the Republican-led probe into Pennsylvania’s election system can move forward.
Albany County Supreme Court
‘I think not!’: Judge denies attempt to overturn New York congressional maps
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Lawsuit had sought to order the state’s failed redistricting panel to redraw congressional maps for elections after 2024.
App NEWS
Pennsylvania counties have received their first payments from prescription drug companies
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With opioid settlement money in hand, midstate counties are getting ready to take grant applications.
Government
Hochul will allow emergency pandemic purchasing powers to lapse, citing COVID numbers
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Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t plan to renew a set of emergency powers granted to her office through executive order that has allowed her administration to waive certain spending oversight procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pennsylvania announces free school breakfast program for K-12 students
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This year, almost every K-12 student in Pennsylvania will receive a free school breakfast paid for by the commonwealth.
App NEWS
Polio declared a disaster in New York as virus spreads
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the declaration increases the availability of resources to deal with the disease, which has now been confirmed in wastewater samples in Nassau County in addition to previously turning up in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties and New York City.
Government
Gillibrand urges Congress for $1 billion in funding for community health workers
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has requested that Congress provide at least $1 billion in funds for community health workers in the upcoming COVID-19 supplemental funding package.
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Protestors gather as Cayuga Nation police arrest 3 more Halftown critics
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All three detainees are related to a woman whose home was demolished last month on orders from the tribe’s controversial leader, Clint Halftown. The detainees are outspoken critics of Halftown.
Crime and Justice
Police seeing more drug overdoses at the New York State Fair
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“We had about four or five on the grounds, even before the fair started. So there were a number of workers who overdosed.”
Crime and Justice
A lawsuit window for PA survivors of childhood sexual abuse could open as early as next May
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State legislative leaders say they’ll take a procedural vote on the proposal early next year. 2023 primary voters would then get to weigh in.
Crime and Justice
DEA warns brightly-colored Fentanyl in New York targets children for addiction
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The look is part of a deliberate strategy by drug cartels to target young children.
App NEWS
Environmental groups turn focus to Greenidge’s water permits
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Water intake and pollution permits for the controversial power plant and cryptocurrency mining facility expire at the end of September.
App NEWS
Molinaro discusses abortion, guns at Endicott town hall
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The Republican candidate in the 19th Congressional District race shared his views with voters in Endicott Wednesday.
App NEWS
Governor outlines New York’s concealed carry laws, following Supreme Court ruling
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The decision to strike down the state’s 1911 laws governing concealed carry, came after a challenge by New York State Rifle and Pistol association.
App NEWS
New York’s new gun laws take effect Sept. 1. Here’s what you need to know
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The new laws were passed after the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the state’s 100-year-old concealed carry laws in June.
Education
Nearly a million Pennsylvanians could have their student loans wiped away under Joe Biden’s plan
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Research shows those borrowers carry $20,000 or less in federal student loan debt – which the Biden administration wants to eliminate.
New poll shows Pennsylvania voters are confident in the 2020 election outcome
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A new poll shows a majority of Pennsylvania voters surveyed are confident in the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
App NEWS
New York Democrats continue attacks on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
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New York’s Democratic Party leaders had been criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin for a planned fundraiser with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis had to pull out because of an “unforeseen tragedy.”
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On one-year anniversary of becoming governor, Hochul announces new improvements to State Fair
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the one year anniversary of becoming governor Wednesday at the New York State Fair near Syracuse.
App NEWS
New York opens licensing process for retail cannabis; those affected by prohibition are first in line
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New York state has begun the application process for licenses to run retail cannabis stores, nearly a year and a half after the drug became legal for adult recreational purposes.
App NEWS
Open-access fiber network promises to bring broadband to rural Nichols
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Broadband internet access has been slow to reach rural communities, but the Town of Nichols in Tioga County is part of a new initiative to address the inequity; an open-access fiber network.
Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker says key 2020 election fraud claim ‘not factual’
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The claim remains a component of former President Donald Trump’s suite of false election fraud talking points.
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Fetterman gives first Pittsburgh speech since stroke, Oz steps up criticism of his health
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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman spoke publicly in Pittsburgh for the first time since he suffered a stroke in May on Tuesday, as his Republican opponent in the U.S. Senate race, Dr. Mehmet Oz, pressed Fetterman to commit to debates – and sharpened his criticism of Fetterman’s health problems.
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Good government advocates render post-election observations
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Common Cause New York executive director says spotty voter turnout a result of split primary dates.
Schools will follow fewer COVID rules this fall, but Hochul still concerned
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Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that COVID-19 rules will be eased for New York’s schoolchildren this year, and masks and social distancing will no longer be required.
App NEWS
Assembly speaker reaffirms call for redistricting panel to redraw maps
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Carl Heastie says he wants a court to allow redistricting commission to redraw the Assembly and congressional maps.
App NEWS
The FBI subpoenaed several PA GOP lawmakers and we still don’t know why
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The Washington Post reported the Justice Department is particularly interested in a scheme to appoint slates of illegitimate Republican electors.
Education
Homeless grade-schoolers in New York State will get $7 million in new supports
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The state predicts over 116,500 students across New York state could see support through this funding.
Crime and Justice
Progressive groups seek a new chief judge more attuned to the rights of society’s vulnerable
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There is data to back up the progressive groups’ concerns.
Government
No plans yet to fix future budget deficits for New York
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One contributor to the spending increase is Hochul’s plan to pump $10 billion into the state’s health care workforce.
App NEWS
PA lawmakers are set to get huge raises next year. They can return them, but almost nobody does.
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Inflation is pushing the Pa. legislature’s annual cost-of-living adjustments even higher; base salaries could exceed $100,000 in 2023.
App NEWS
Broome County community garden group gets New York grant to expand
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DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos presented the community garden organization with a grant from the state’s environmental protection fund.
Economy
PA works to tackle unemployment compensation problems. Advocates want the job done right.
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Community unemployment groups still want answers for issues that have come up over the last two years.
Crime and Justice
Buffalo massacre survivors not getting needed help, says activist
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“I’m sorry to say this, I thought I was an old slave begging to not die.”
Energy
Gasoline prices continue to fall locally and across the nation
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New York state overall, still has an average price of $4.34 a gallon, while the national average is $3.96 per gallon.
Government
New York’s fight over Assembly district lines continues
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Arguments continue over who will draw the new state Assembly lines after a court ruled that those lines were unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
Environment
Street trees can help cool ever-hotter temps. But they present their own problems to solve
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Cities are planting trees as one way to try to check the escalating temperatures. But there can be obstacles to that solution.
App NEWS
New York governor condemns ‘cowardly attack’ on Salman Rushdie
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Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old from Fairview, N.J., was charged with attempted murder and assault, New York State Police said.
Crime and Justice
Hochul says red flag law usage has doubled since an executive order and new laws were passed
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“I want to be in the business of preventing crimes more so than trying to solve crimes. A red flag (law) allows us to do that.”
App NEWS
Activists continue to occupy demolished Cayuga Nation home in protest of tribe leader Clint Halftown
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A banner on one of the tents reads “Halftown Must Go.” It’s a reference to a dispute between a faction of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ and the tribe’s de facto leader.
App NEWS
Former board members cast light on Danks Burke’s good government PAC
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The state senate candidate touts Trailblazers as a testament to her record of promoting good government, but former associates say the PAC’s ideals were bent as Danks Burke campaigned.
Crime and Justice
After Buffalo massacre, New York governor pledges $10 million to fight domestic terrorism
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“I committed to New Yorkers that we will confront the scourge of domestic terror head-on.”
Aaron Foldenauer
Hochul, legislative leaders want to reassemble deadlocked redistricting commission
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A court will decide how to redraw state Assembly districts for 2024 elections.
Government
Doug Mastriano used legal maneuvering to end his Jan. 6 committee interview
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Mastriano said he never entered the Capitol, that he left before any violence occurred, and never crossed police lines “as they existed.”
Government
New York home care shortage’s impact on dementia caregiving: ‘It takes so much out of you’
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“It takes so much out of you to be taking care of anybody, but a dementia patient who is changing all the time, it’s just so hard. It takes so much.”
Economy
Zeldin, farm owners push back against state wage board proposal for 40-hour week for farmworkers
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“Our farmers, our farmworkers are all getting collectively screwed right now by one-party Democratic rule.”
Government
Critics call water quality bill moving through PA legislature a back door to privatization
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The bill is seen as a mandate that municipal leaders and environmental groups call a solution in search of a problem.
App NEWS
More violence, surprise demolitions on Cayuga tribal lands as leadership dispute continues
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One Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ family said they believe the surprise demolition of their grandmother’s home was an act of retaliation for their past criticism of Halftown.
Education
New York health leader: Get your kids vaccinated
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While there are more reported cases of COVID-19 this summer than the two previous summers, the incidences of hospitalization and death are much lower.
Education
Pennsylvania’s lowest funded school districts lay out their plans for millions in new funding
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A few of those districts are reaping tens of millions more dollars from the state budget compared to last year
App NEWS
Governor Hochul, facing political pressure, defends her stance on bail reform
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Her opponent has called for a full repeal of the state’s bail reform laws, which ended most forms of cash bail.
App NEWS
Switching sides? New York voters have just 1 week to change political parties before August primary
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Registered voters have until August 11 to change their party affiliation for the upcoming congressional and state Senate primaries.
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Tompkins County Legislature recap: Police staffing, free TCAT, Starbucks condemnation
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There was a lot on the docket during the most recent meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature, plus some debate not tied to any specific motions. Here’s a recap.
Economy
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls will increase – again – starting next year
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The five-member Turnpike Commission approved an across-the-board fee hike for the 15th time in a row.
Government
Hochul announces new spending to boost health care workforce, help battle COVID-19, monkeypox
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Hochul is stepping up efforts against monkeypox with a new supply of vaccines and intensified education efforts.
App NEWS
New York health commissioner on monkeypox: ‘It’s spreading rapidly’
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Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared monkeypox a state disaster emergency.
Energy
A new PA law aims to address old gas well cleanup. It could make the problem worse, critics say
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Gov. Tom Wolf is launching a review of the conventional drilling industry.
App NEWS
Ithaca increases police signing bonus, again
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The police department’s sign on bonus for lateral transfer hires has grown significantly since it was introduced last November in the city budget.
Crime and Justice
Governor sues to block abortion, voter ID questions from reaching PA ballot box
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The Democratic governor claims legislative Republicans unconstitutionally lumped together five pieces of their “failed” agenda.
Government
New York health commissioner declares monkeypox an ‘imminent threat to public health’
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The official declaration means local health departments will be able to access additional state reimbursement to help with the response and prevention activities related to the virus.
Broome County confirms first case of monkeypox
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Broome County detected its first case of monkeypox. Health officials say it was only a matter of time. The risk of exposure remains low and there is no cause for panic.
App NEWS
New York’s bail reform laws attract controversy in the governor’s race
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Public safety issues are dominating the governor’s race in New York in recent days.
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Veterans groups, Gillibrand criticize blockage of veteran health care bill
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One of the leading opponents to the bill is Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) who argues the legislation allows for unrestricted spending.
Economy
After CHIPS bill passes Senate, Schumer pushes for computer chip plant
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“These companies are gonna need this bill to help them with dollars, and I’ll help to push to allocate those dollars.”
Food and Farms
New York farmers concerned about potential change in overtime rules
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Advocates for the change said farm workers should have the same overtime standard as other workers.
Crime and Justice
What kind of education does PA owe public school students? A judge will decide
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The petitioners have been arguing Pennsylvania’s school system is so underfunded, it violates the state constitution.
Education
The public can comment on state plans to resume school accountability program
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“We will use it as a basis to continue to provide supports and resources to those schools and districts that most need them.”
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Hochul waives taxes on diapers, releases $70 million for child care ‘deserts’
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that the state will spend $70 million for improving child care services, as part of a plan that also ends the state sales tax on baby diapers.
Government
AAA survey reveals not many drivers follow New York’s ‘Move Over’ law
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State troopers issued 10,000 Move Over tickets last year, and 4,000 already this year.
Education
Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities to share $200 million in new government funding
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Most schools under the PASSHE umbrella will be getting a several million dollar funding boost this year.
Crime and Justice
Now that the Chief Judge is resigning, Governor could reshape New York’s High Court
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“She can transform the direction of the court, she can transform the leadership of the court…she could make a pretty dramatic change in our high court.”
App NEWS
Fairport man accused of trying to attack Rep. Lee Zeldin now faces federal charge
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A Fairport man now faces a federal charge in addition to the state charge already filed against him earlier in the week, after he allegedly tried to attack New York gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin.
Government
Hochul says awarding campaign donor $600M+ for COVID test kits was a necessary expenditure
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“I was not aware that this was a company that had been supportive of me. I don’t keep track of that.”
Government
Voting rights lawyers say latest GOP mail-voting challenge in Pennsylvania is ‘fueling the big lie’
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“The motivation here may be to…keep encouraging voters to believe there is something suspect about the way elections run in Pennsylvania.”
Uncategorized
Binghamton school district reconsiders closing elementary school
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The district is now considering renovating the aging schools and keep them all open.
Government
PA counties want to count mail-in ballots early. State lawmakers have yet to agree.
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County election workers say they should have more time to open and sort mail-in ballots, but lawmakers have so far failed to approve such a change.
Government
Governor releases New York’s Fall coronavirus plan
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“We don’t currently, based on today’s numbers, anticipate the need for masks in classrooms, but I’m going to reserve the right to return to this policy.”
Education
Pennsylvania has a 3 year plan to tackle the teacher shortage
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Making sure educators are paid well, come from diverse backgrounds and feel supported on the job are among its goals.
App NEWS
Binghamton mayor moves to restrict student housing
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The proposal would prohibit landlords from renting to groups of four or more students in areas zoned as single-family and two-family residential.
Environment
Save the River and lawmakers fight for stricter ballast water discharge standards
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“If we can stop any more of those (invasive) species coming in, for the cost of a few million dollar filtration systems per ship…I think it’s very worthwhile.”
Food and Farms
Hochul announces $38 million awarded to conserve farmland across New York
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The grant will protect nearly 12,000 acres of land, and 40 farms across the state were awarded funding.
Government
Zeldin accuses Governor of stalling probe into controversial COVID-19 policies
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“Kathy Hochul is dragging her feet because of politics, and because there’s an election coming up on Nov. 8.”
Education
New PA budget injects $125M into private school tax credit program that lacks basic accountability
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A lack of transparency baked into state law makes it impossible to determine whether the program is actually improving outcomes for students.
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Ithaca will help property owners swap natural gas appliances for electric
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The city launched the program as part of the Ithaca Green New Deal initiative, which aims to completely eliminate the city’s net carbon emissions by 2030.
Government
New legislation bans smoking in public parks and beaches
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The bill exempts the Adirondacks and Catskills from the ban.
Education
Gillibrand applauds passage of Keep Kids Fed Act, aims to make it permanent
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The legislation extends pandemic school meal waivers and other flexibilities making it easier for schools to provide free healthy food for students.
Government
PA schools, businesses, and housing efforts are among the winners in this year’s state budget
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“This is a tremendous bipartisan effort. We are talking about historic investment in education for our children.”
App NEWS
Director of equine drug testing lab tangled in Medina Spirit lawsuit
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A lawsuit filed in Tompkins County seeks to force Dr. George Maylin to turn over any communications with Bob Baffert, as well as details into a research study being conducted by his lab.
Crime and Justice
Conklin suspect in mass killing indicted on federal hate crime charges
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If convicted on all 27 counts, the suspect could face either the death penalty or a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
Government
Pennsylvania mental health advocates applaud funding boost in new budget deal
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County programs will get their first significant increase in over a decade — though some details remain uncertain.
Government
Tioga Borough accepts resignations from officer, leaders
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Four Tioga Borough officials, as well as Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland, Ohio officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice in 2014, resigned at a special meeting Tuesday night.
Government
New Yorkers who contract COVID can now call free treatment hotline
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Health care professionals staffing the phones can then prescribe oral antiviral medicine or give callers a referral.
App NEWS
Wind power project in Broome County nears completion
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Company officials say Bluestone wind project on track to go online later this year.
Affordable Housing
Progressive state Senate candidates talk housing, reparations at Ithaca town hall
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Leslie Danks Burke and Lea Webb are competing for the Democratic nomination in the race for New York’s 52nd State Senate District, which covers Ithaca and Binghamton.
Economy
NLRB hearing against Starbucks begins with judge OKing secret recording of company meeting
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The unfair labor practice charges include temporarily and permanently closing stores and firing union leaders.
Government
Pennsylvania legislature approves a new home repair assistance program
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It was approved in a rare bipartisan move by the legislature.
Economy
Unemployment system upgrades preparing New York for the worst
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“We are building this system to be able to absorb a million calls a day.”
Government
Online sports betting in New York has brought in record-setting revenue in first six months
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the state has generated more than $302 million in tax revenue from mobile sports wagering since the practice became legal in January.
Government
New York’s scrutiny of concealed carry applicants’ social media activity raises questions among experts
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“Something like that is very vulnerable to a First Amendment challenge.”
App NEWS
Child psychiatry groups condemn efforts to link mass shootings with mental health issues
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Experts say such “false and harmful” attempts distract from the need for gun restrictions.
Crime and Justice
Buffalo Tops store that was site of mass shooting will reopen Friday
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News of the reopening came Monday, the same day that there was a White House ceremony to mark the passage of recent gun control legislation.
Government
Senate Majority Leader Schumer tests positive for COVID-19
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The New York Democrat will follow federal health guidelines and quarantine this week while working remotely.
Government
After advancing constitutional amendment, PA Republicans move closer to restricting abortion access
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If, in the future, a Pennsylvania enacts a law restricting abortion, abortion-rights advocates won’t be able to challenge it in state courts.
App NEWS
Paladino, Langworthy announce lawsuits against NY’s new firearms legislation
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Langworthy and Paladino are running in the new 23rd Congressional District, which runs from Buffalo to Chemung County.
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Pennsylvania’s climate rule takes effect as sides prepare for trial this fall
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Under the regulation, power plants have to start keeping track of their emissions as of July 1, though they won’t have to pay for them yet.
App NEWS
Binghamton asks court for permission to condemn, take possession of ‘derelict’ plaza
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The city would likely demolish the plaza and the adjoining property area before taking public input on a plan to redevelop the land moving forward.
Government
Here’s what we know so far about Pennsylvania’s next state budget
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Pennsylvania’s new fiscal year began last Friday, but state lawmakers and the Wolf Administration have yet to agree to a new spending plan. Both Republicans and Democrats appear hopeful a deal will be finalized this week.
App NEWS
New York adopts laws to set higher energy efficiency requirements, promote renewable energy
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The laws set standard wages for renewable energy jobs, set higher energy efficiency standards and incentivize thermal energy infrastructure and research.
App NEWS
Hochul signs bill to create clean energy jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three bills Tuesday to create clean energy jobs, building the infrastructure needed to switch away from fossil fuels.
Bathroom Bill
Can a Lancaster school district restrict how trans athletes play sports?
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A school district in Lancaster County is considering a policy to bar transgender students from competing in teams that correspond to their gender.
App NEWS
Ithaca school board will continue hybrid option for public meetings
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Some Ithaca residents say not all parents are able to come to the meetings in person. They say that cuts them out of the decision making process.
Aaron Foldenauer
Court begins redrawing process for Assembly district lines in 2024
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The judge cited a section of law suggesting the court may consider trying to revive the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission.
abortion
State Legislature acts on gun safety and abortion rights in special session called by Hochul
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The measures include new restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon and a constitutional amendment protecting abortion.
Uncategorized
Environmental regulator denies Greenidge Generation’s air permits over cryptocurrency mining
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The DEC maintained its previous position that the facility did not comply with New York’s statutory climate goals.
Government
Landmark agreement to see 1,000 acres of land returned to Onondaga Nation
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“There’s never been a parcel of land this size in New York, to my knowledge, that the state has transferred to an Indigenous nation.”
App NEWS
Hochul has a plan to restrict concealed weapons in response to U.S. Supreme Court’s decision
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her plan for a Thursday special session of the Legislature to address the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down New York’s restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon.
Government
PA primary voters turned out in record numbers. Here’s what drew some of them to the polls
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Whether the high-profile races for governor and U.S. Senate motivates voters to turn out this fall is an open question.
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Cornell student Tiffany Chen Kumar wins primary in Ithaca Common Council race
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Kumar ran as part of the progressive “Solidarity Slate.” She won more than 70% of the vote, ousting incumbent and fellow Cornell undergrad, Patrick Mehler.
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Hochul, Zeldin will face off in November’s election for governor
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul won Tuesday’s Democratic primary, her first contest in seeking a full term as governor. She’ll now face the Republican primary winner, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin, in the November election.
Government
Proposed health insurance rate hikes average in the double digits
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Excellus blames the cost of health care services, equipment and rising drug prices are among the reasons for the proposed rate increases.
Government
Pennsylvania lawmakers have plenty of abortion proposals to offer the next governor
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Gov. Tom Wolf says he isn’t entertaining any new restrictions. But that could change when he leaves office.
App NEWS
Abortion ruling may affect where high school students choose to attend college
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“[The ruling], especially, is making me not want to go far away from here,” said 11th grader Samantha Kager. “Especially if I can’t have free choice of what I want to do with my own body.”
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Ithaca could become a “sanctuary city” for people prosecuted for abortion
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The city’s Common Council plans to vote next week on an ordinance that would make it more difficult for other states to investigate abortions in Ithaca.
App NEWS
New York reacts, as the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
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“History shows us that when abortion is banned, abortion becomes unsafe for women.”
App NEWS
Effort underway to improve Skaneateles Lake water quality
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“Hydroseeding, stream restoration, buffer establishment, septic education. These are all the kinds of programs that are going to help promote water quality.”
Food and Farms
$3 million food and farming competition hopes to reach minority-owned businesses
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“Somebody working in energy storage and clean tech as it relates to agriculture, they might end up steering toward Binghamton.”
Government
PA governor pushes $91 million for nursing homes to offset costs of proposed new staffing regulations
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Nursing home industry says it’s no enough.
alderpersons
Ithaca Common Council urges Starbucks to reopen recently unionized store
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The resolution passed committee on a four-to-one vote. The full council will vote on the resolution on July 6th.
App NEWS
New York governor promises quick response to U.S. Supreme Court’s concealed carry ruling
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Governor Hochul will call the legislature back into session in the coming weeks to address the issue. “We are not powerless.”
Energy
Impact fees from drilling rebounded in 2021 after pandemic slowdown
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Over 10 years, the fee has generated almost $2.3 billion.
AD123
Robin Alpaugh and Sophia Resciniti face off for Binghamton Assembly District GOP nod
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The winner of the June 28 primary will face off against incumbent Democratic Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123) in the general election this fall.
airport
High gas prices could affect local budgets in the Southern Tier
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“We run 24/7, we have cars on all the time.”
Addiction
Schumer pushes for more federal help to fight addiction crisis
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“I’m confident this is not one of these issues that will be in the partisan maw, we can get bipartisan support for it.”
Crime and Justice
How Pennsylvania played a role in a fake elector scheme during the 2020 election
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The January 6th committee focused on Trump’s scheme to pressure Republicans in swing states to overturn the 2020 election.
Economy
Legacy cannabis operators see roadblocks/opportunities in New York’s recreational market
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The first 100 or more retail licenses will be offered to people who either had a past marijuana-related offense or have a family member who did.
Government
Signing voting rights expansion, Hochul, advocates contrast New York with nation
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The new laws are intended to counter U.S. Supreme Court decisions of the past decade rolling back parts of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Crime and Justice
Statewide Pennsylvania police hiring database hindered by loopholes, lack of enforcement
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The database was hailed as a model to stop bad officers from job hopping. But now legislative changes are needed to make it more effective.
App NEWS
New York court tosses GOP governor candidate’s lawsuit
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Harry Wilson’s allegations against Rep. Lee Zeldin were dismissed by a judge.
Government
Pennsylvania mental health advocates hopeful for funding increase
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Funding for county programs has been flat since 2007, while costs and demand have gone up.
abortion
Poll finds overwhelming support for governor’s signature issues, gun safety and abortion rights
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“No 18 year old can walk in on their birthday, and walk out again with an AR-15. Those days are over.”
Crime and Justice
Gun trafficking legislation pushed by Gillibrand included in senate framework
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“It makes gun trafficking a federal crime. And it makes sure there are penalties for the kingpins and people who are running these trafficking rings.”
Government
Pennsylvania Senate pushes plans to cut corporate taxes
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“The first step to achieving those goals is to make the state’s corporate net income tax rate competitive with that of our neighboring states.”
App NEWS
Seneca County passes measure supporting cryptocurrency mining moratorium
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Hochul said recently that she is still considering whether to sign the moratorium legislation. The DEC has set a deadline of June 30 to address Greenidge’s permits.
App NEWS
Watch: Republican candidates for New York governor spar in primary debate
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The four Republican candidates for governor in New York squared off in their first debate Monday night on CBS2 TV. And it wasn’t long before they were hurling attacks and challenging each other’s records.
Government
Governor signs bills to preserve abortion rights in New York
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Governor Hochul says the state budget includes $25 million dollars to support abortion care facilities in New York, and has $10 million dollars to beef up security.
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Pennsylvania House Republicans want to save billions in surplus tax money
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“Data that paints a gloomy economic outlook over the next few years has majority GOP budget makers worried.”
Government
Amid economic uncertainty, Hochul tells her Cabinet to moderate spending
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s told her Cabinet they might have to be careful about state spending next year, as inflation continues to rise and Wall Street drops.
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New York Republican chairman declares bid for Southern Tier congressional seat
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Nick Langworthy’s entrance to the race sets up a potentially contentious primary in the Republican-leaning district.
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New York appellate court tosses Assembly maps
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The court kept the existing Assembly maps to stay in place for the 2022 elections.
Government
As PA lawmakers work out a budget, trans athletes, liquor, and election money take center stage
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Lawmakers moved forward bills addressing all three in a whirlwind session week.
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Rep. Chris Jacobs’ drop out sets up potential primary in 23rd Congressional District
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Langworthy’s entry into the race could produce a contentious primary in the heavily Republican-leaning new 23rd District.
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Pennsylvania is sitting on billions in stimulus money. Lawmakers may actually agree on a plan to spend some of it.
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With the June 30 deadline to pass a budget approaching, GOP lawmakers who previously shunned additional spending seem to be warming to the idea.
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New York senator hopes for a vote this week on help for vets exposed to toxic burn pits
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“This creates a presumption that if you served in one of these places that had burn pits, and you get sick, you get covered.”
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Three weeks after Buffalo mass shooting, Hochul signs gun bills into law
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Hochul signed 10 gun control bills into law, including raising the age to buy a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
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Advocates call on governor to quickly sign cryptocurrency mining moratorium into law
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“It’s unacceptable to re-fire up old fossil fuel plants in the middle of a climate crisis just to make fake money to make a few rich people richer.”
Crime and Justice
PA GOP governor candidate Doug Mastriano’s insurrection interview may not yield much, analyst says
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A longtime observer of the panel’s work notes the documents he handed over and the behavior of some of past witnesses suggests the chat will be limited
