Amazon says even though a recent poll showed 70 percent of New Yorkers wanted the project, “a number of state and local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence and will not work with us.”
Government
Latest Siena Poll Gives Cuomo, Schumer Their Poorest Marks Ever
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Voters are giving New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer their lowest ratings ever in the latest Siena College poll.
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New York Early Voting Reform Poses Extra Costs For Counties
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A voting reform package approved in Albany this year will have some costs to local governments. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is among those calling on the state to fully fund the early voting portion of the package.
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Advocates See New Hope In New York For Publicly Financed Election Campaigns
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Over 200 groups are pushing for New York State to enact a public campaign finance system for statewide candidates. And they say they’ve never been closer to achieving their goal.
Crime and Justice
Where To Count Inmates An Issue In Redistricting
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When the U.S. Census Bureau measures population, prison inmates are counted as residents of the communities where they are incarcerated. The practice can affect how lines are drawn in congressional and legislative redistricting efforts, which will take place after the 2020 census.
Immigration, Shutdown Dominate Talk at Reed Town Hall
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Over the weekend, Republican congressman Tom Reed hosted a series of three town halls around his Southern Tier district. They came just after the partial federal shutdown ended.
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New York Republicans Say Voting Reforms Are Costly, Could Disenfranchise Voters
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Local elected officials are reacting to voting reform measures passed in the Democratic-controlled New York State Legislature last week and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thursday. While some Republicans supported the efforts, others said the changes are too costly and could disenfranchise voters.
Elections
GOP-heavy 12th District Set For Special Election
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Voters in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District will choose a new representative earlier than expected. A special election will coincide with Pennsylvania’s primary election, May 21, after a surprise resignation. Republican Congressman Tom Marino resigned, saying he’s leaving for a job in the private sector.
All Things Considered
NY Congressman’s Frustration With Shutdown Impasse Begins To Show
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Today is the 35th day of the partial government shutdown. For New York Republican congressman Tom Reed that’s 35 days too long.
Economy
Shutdown Will Affect People Awaiting Federal Rent Assistance
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As the partial government shutdown enters its fifth week, the effects are spreading throughout Southern Tier and Finger Lakes communities.
Government
Local Elections Officials Gear Up For Sweeping Changes In New York’s Voting Laws
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Local elections officials say it’s a bit overwhelming to consider all the changes that have to take place to implement New York’s new voting laws.