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In PA primary, two state budget leaders’ experience used against them
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Both challengers, in their races against Rep. Stan Saylor and Sen. Pat Browne, criticized their tenure.
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Uncertainty still clouds New York’s 23rd Congressional District special election
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“We are well beyond anything that anyone ever contemplated as far as levels of uncertainty. So obviously, more certainty sooner is better.”
Energy
As PA gubernatorial candidates push more gas production, report collects studies that show fracking harms
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Industry condemns the report, while advocates cite growing climate fears.
News
Proposed 22nd congressional district could lead to tight race
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“That’s a tougher hill for (Claudia Tenney) to climb, but she’s got a lot of name recognition. She has money; she has incumbency.”
News
GOP candidate, who tried to overturn PA’s 2020 election results, wins primary for governor
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Political observers have said Doug Mastriano would likely have to moderate his positions in order to be successful statewide.
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Last minute changes, errors plague Ithaca’s school board elections
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Some voters said they were turned away from the polls because they followed an earlier, incorrect polling place assignment.
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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.
Politics and Elections
Doug Mastriano, leading in PA GOP governor polls, taunts ‘establishment’ at closed event
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The congressional committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 has subpoenaed Mastriano, but he didn’t appear for a deposition in March.
News
Does New York really need to hold two separate primary dates? Voting advocates say no.
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New York is set to hold a primary election on June 28 for statewide offices, but primaries for congressional and state Senate seats will be held on Aug. 23.
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Jake Corman drops out of PA governor’s race, endorses Lou Barletta
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The two are uniting in a last-ditch attempt to winnow support for state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who leads the race so far.
News
Where PA’s U.S. Senate candidates stand on energy, climate issues
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StateImpact Pennsylvania checked in on how climate change and energy issues are playing out in the race for U.S. Senate.
News
Two debates set in Democratic primary for New York governor
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“I’m eager to participate in these debates to highlight our strong track record of getting things done for New Yorkers.”
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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.
News
PA primary 2022: A last-minute guide to everything you need to know to vote May 17
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Democrats and Republicans will consider a number of races, while unaffiliated voters in some parts of the state will weigh ballot questions.
App NEWS
Tom Reed resigns Southern Tier congressional seat
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Reed is leaving the House to join a Washington lobbying firm, Prime Policy Group.
Environment
Pennsylvania governor candidates show support for fossil fuels, ignore climate in run-up to primary
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StateImpact Pennsylvania checked in on how climate change and energy issues are playing out in the state’s race for governor.
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.
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.
News
PA primary 2022: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot
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No-excuse mail voting is still valid in Pennsylvania despite an ongoing case before the state Supreme Court.
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.
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Binghamton protesters rally for abortion rights: ‘I’m angry, I’m horrified, but I’m not surprised’
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More than 50 protesters rallied in downtown Binghamton Tuesday in support of abortion rights.
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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.
Featured in Category
First GOP gubernatorial primary in a decade has candidates crossing New York looking for support
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There’s no incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s poll numbers are falling, and her lieutenant governor was arrested on corruption charges.
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.
News
What’s next for New York’s primaries?
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The state Board of Elections says its staff is ready to “quickly develop a new Political Calendar for an August primary”.
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.
News
PA’s 2022 primary is May 17. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know
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The Pennsylvania primary election in 2022 is May 17. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.
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
Pennsylvania’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking
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Throughout an hour-long debate in Harrisburg Wednesday — the first debate in which all the frontrunners shared a stage — the four candidates had very few real policy disagreements.
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
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.”
News
Syracuse’s Howie Hawkins launches campaign for governor
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Hawkins and his running mate Gloria Mattera said their first order of business is to get the Green Party on the ballot.
App NEWS
Amid Trump-initiated turbulence in the Pennsylvania governor race, Dave White makes his move
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To date, White has dumped $4 million of his own money into his campaign — more self-funding than any other candidate in the race.
Crime and Justice
With six weeks left in legislative session, poll finds governor’s job approval faltering
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Voters increasingly disapprove of how the governor is handling a number of issues like crime and the economy.
Air Force
Cornell particle accelerator facility expands, new military funding rolls in
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Cornell University is expanding a massive underground research facility. A partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is developing new lightweight materials for use in military aircraft.
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.
News
Hochul launches campaign ads as questions continue about disgraced former lieutenant governor
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and her opponents have just over two months left to campaign for governor before the June primary.
News
Pennsylvania primary election 2022: 5 takeaways from Republican gubernatorial debate
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The candidates focused on differentiating themselves in a crowded field and making an impression on a largely undecided electorate.
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.
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.
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.
News
Jake Corman was getting out of the race for PA governor, then Trump called
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Corman filed his paperwork to withdraw from the race Tuesday afternoon. But just hours later, he reversed the attempt.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
App NEWS
PA Republicans eye greater control over redistricting, in response to new political maps
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The proposals directly oppose the wishes of advocates who have for years pushed to remove elected officials from the process.
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.
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Teens arrested on gun charges could be tried as adults under Hochul’s proposal
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It’s not yet clear if Hochul’s proposals will become a part of the upcoming budget, though she has backing from some moderate Democrats and many Republicans.
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.
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.
News
GOP gubernatorial candidate Harry Wilson unveils “Turnaround New York” plan
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“Whether it’s rising crime, sky high taxes, rising cost of living… All of those are an outgrowth of a broken system.”
App NEWS
Democrats launch early, aggressive national campaign effort in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania’s coordinated campaign has around 40 volunteers stationed across key regions, including 16 on various college campuses
App NEWS
Senate GOP condemns 9/11 imagery used at climate event
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A pair of Democrats in the State Senate have apologized after they posed with a banner in Albany on Tuesday that compared the impact of climate change to 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.
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.
News
Cuomo teases return to public life, blames ‘Cancel Culture’
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The New York Attorney General’s Office frames it as a misleading attempt by Cuomo to save face after the barrage of controversies.
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.
Reform groups push for probe into Cuomo ad spending
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Government reform groups are asking the state Board of Elections to open an investigation into disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s spending of campaign funds, which he is using to run ads defending his reputation.
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.
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.
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.
App NEWS
Jumaane Williams picks progressive activist as running mate in New York governor’s race
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“After four years of Trump…we still have a Governor and Lieutenant Governor who serve the interests of the billionaires and big corporations.”
News
Republicans pick party nominees for New York’s statewide offices
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At least one of the designated nominees could still face a primary challenge for the official nomination in June.
Uncategorized
GOP leaders meet to choose candidates for governor and other New York races
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“Cashless bail needs to be repealed, Alvin Bragg needs to be removed. We need to support law enforcement more, not less.”
App NEWS
Zeldin picks police veteran as running mate in race for New York governor
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“Lawmakers have shackled the hands of law enforcement with irresponsible restrictions, while simultaneously allowing violent criminals to operate with impunity.”
News
In the fight to control Congress, Pennsylvania’s district map could make the difference
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It’s been a pitched battle so far, since both major parties have been eyeing the opportunity to claim an edge for several years.
News
Republican field for New York governor widens, businessman Harry Wilson now running
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The Conservative Party of New York State didn’t take kindly to Wilson’s announcement Tuesday, saying they’d continue to back Zeldin in the race for governor.
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.
News
Hochul’s primary opponents make pitch for more diverse voices
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“I spoke with our keynote speaker today, Hillary Clinton, a few months ago. She tried to persuade me not to run,”
Crime and Justice
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court set to weigh new Congressional map ideas
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Justices can now either endorse a map chosen by a lower court, choose from the other options, or appoint an outside expert to draw a completely different one.
App NEWS
Convention officially chooses Hochul as Democratic Party’s designated nominee for governor
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“There are those who actually believe Democrats are vulnerable this November. I flatly reject that notion right here.”
App NEWS
Hochul set to receive Democratic Party’s nomination for governor
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“We are going to continue speaking to New Yorkers. That is basically the strategy. And let them know what our administration is accomplishing.”
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.”
App NEWS
Zeldin rallies for support at Broome County GOP dinner
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New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin called on Broome County Republicans to help drive turnout in the Southern Tier leading into the election this fall.
News
A tech issue could hinder some PA voters from applying for a mail ballot online. Here’s what to do about it
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There are workarounds to problems with technical problems regarding signature verification.
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.
News
Experts weigh in on Tenney’s candidacy for new 23rd Congressional District
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“I think her decision to declare immediately after the boundaries were proposed, reflects an effort to try to deter other potential Republicans…from running.”
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.
App NEWS
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.
App NEWS
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.
App NEWS
GOP lawmakers sue over NY district maps
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“The real question is whether courts are going to be willing to wade into that.”
App NEWS
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.
App NEWS
New York’s mask mandate not expected to end anytime soon
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“We’re not taking our foot off the gas when it comes to fighting the pandemic,.”
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Republicans to challenge Lupardo for Binghamton-area Assembly seat
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Binghamton City Councilwoman Sophia Resciniti and Robin Alpaugh are looking to unseat nine-term incumbent Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123).
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.”
News
What’s next for new redistricting maps?
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“(Tenney) is a particularly conservative Republican. She’s very much of a firebrand type and style, like former President Trump in some ways.”
App NEWS
New York Democratic gubernatorial candidate wants to ban some cryptocurrency mining
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Williams said he’s not against cryptocurrency mining altogether, but wants companies to reevaluate their mining process so it doesn’t use as much electricity.
App NEWS
Farm Bureau asks Hochul for reversal of 40-hour workweek decision
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“To drop the threshold to 40 hours over the next decade will be extremely difficult for farmers and farmworkers alike to absorb.”
App NEWS
Tenney declares bid for Southern Tier congressional seat following redistricting
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The Southern Tier district is currently represented by Rep. Tom Reed (R-23) who announced he would not run for reelection.
Crime and Justice
A court just struck down PA’s mail voting law. Here’s what you need to know.
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Mail voting will remain in place in Pennsylvania for the time being as Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration appeals the decision to the state Supreme Court.
App NEWS
Broome sheriff contributes to Newcomb campaign
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Harder, a Republican, said he intends to make an endorsement in the race in the coming months, but declined to indicate a preference.
Crime and Justice
A Pennsylvania Court sifts through a stack of Congressional maps, hears from those who drew them
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Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough spent nearly all of Thursday hearing from groups that drew those maps during proceedings in Harrisburg.
Government
PA Republicans send doomed congressional map to Gov. Tom Wolf, likely handing the choice to state courts
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The state Senate voted Monday to approve a Republican-backed plan that nonpartisan analysts say has a clear GOP advantage.
News
Election experts say Pennsylvania’s voting process is well-protected from ballot tampering
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State election law and Dept. of State guidance show ballots are counted and re-counted, a process that’s open to a representative for each candidate and party.
Crime and Justice
A Pennsylvania county’s voting machine review has its roots in 2020 election fraud lies
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court temporarily blocked the inspection.
App NEWS
Broome County legislators vote along party lines to adopt new redistricting map
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Broome County legislators voted along party lines Tuesday night to adopt a new legislative district map, favored by Republicans. Last week, many residents voiced their concerns about the map in a public hearing.
Government
Poll: New Yorkers doubt future of the American republic
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According to the Siena poll, three in 10 New Yorkers think it’s very likely that the U.S. will remain the world’s oldest continuing democracy.
App NEWS
With court deadline looming, PA lawmakers ready one last congressional map attempt
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With the Jan. 30 deadline imposed by Pa. Commonwealth Court approaching, the Republican-controlled state Senate is trying to cobble together a compromise.
App NEWS
Hochul holds wide lead in race for governor, de Blasio not running
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Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a sizable lead in this year’s race for governor, according to a new poll from Siena College, and that margin could grow after former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he wouldn’t run for the office on Tuesday.
App NEWS
Analysis: congressman’s retirement leaves big hole in upstate politics
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Already, conservatives including former President Trump are applauding the news.
App NEWS
Binghamton City Council, Mayor Kraham prepare for year ahead
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“We’re not disparaging, we’re not throwing anybody under the bus, but I think we can do a little bit better.”
Featured in Category
Katko says he will not seek reelection in 2022
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Central New York Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) announced Friday that he will not seek reelection in 2022, leaving Congress after first being elected in 2014.
App NEWS
Broome County Legislature tables redistricting vote after public opposition to proposed map
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The Broome County Legislature postponed adopting a new map of the county’s 15 legislative districts, Thursday night, following a public hearing. The map would allow many Republican incumbents to keep their current seats.
Government
Republican-flavored congressional redistricting plan passes PA House, but there’s still a long way to go
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The proposed congressional redistricting map passed along party lines.
Government
PA lawmakers near deadline for new congressional map. Here’s what’s next
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The Pennsylvania House plans to pass a Republican-drawn draft of the map.
Government
Pennsylvania House Republicans want to change how elections and redistricting happen
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A Pennsylvania House committee is moving forward a number of measures.
Government
Competing district maps rejected by New York’s legislature
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If the commission fails to agree on a new set of maps to send to the Legislature for consideration, lawmakers will then take over the process.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
State Senate approves voting expansion measures
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The New York State Senate approved a package of bills to expand voting access after two ballot proposals to make it easier to vote were rejected in November.
News
PA Sen. Doug Mastriano, who has pushed false 2020 election claims, joins GOP race for governor
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Mastriano was filmed walking past police barricades with protestors at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
Uncategorized
Charges against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo dismissed in Albany court
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A city court judge in Albany has dismissed a charge of forcibly touching a former staffer against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after the Albany County district attorney declined to prosecute, citing a lack of evidence to meet the burden of proof at a trial.
Uncategorized
Svante Myrick to step down as Ithaca mayor
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“Being the 44th mayor of the City of Ithaca has been the honor of my lifetime.”
App NEWS
2021 environment in review: NY’s environmental rights amendment
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Just over 70% of voters cast ballots in favor of adding language to the New York Constitution guaranteeing “clean air and water, and a healthful environment.”
Ammitai Wurob
Southern Tier State Senate candidates emerge with districts still unclear
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Candidates are declaring their intentions to run for State Senate across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes.
News
How Suozzi says New York could lower property taxes
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“We need the state aid from the state to increase. We have to use it to try and drive down property taxes for people.”
Addiction
Republicans say NY bail reform reduces access to rehabilitation programs. Experts say it’s not that simple.
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New York’s bail reform law does not allocate any additional funds for treatment centers and similar programs, which has been a bipartisan critique of the 2019 policy.
App NEWS
A political shakeup could be in store for PA state lawmakers under new map proposals
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The House Republican caucus blasted out a press release deriding the House proposal as an “extreme partisan gerrymander in favor of Democrats.”
News
House GOP advances amended Pennsylvania congressional map before public can analyze it
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The map approval process drew criticism from fair district advocates, Democrats, and at least one Republican.
News
After New York AG James chooses reelection over bid for governor, democrats clear the way
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As of Monday, no other Democrats had filed to run against her, other than those who’ve now dropped out of the race.
Government
Deadlines loom as state House takes step toward new district maps in Pennsylvania
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The new congressional map must account for the loss of one seat, dropping the state’s D.C. delegation from 18 to 17 starting with the 2022 races.
App NEWS
New York to implement indoor mask mandate for public places
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Facing a winter surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.
Government
First PA Congressional map drafts give the GOP a slight edge in future elections
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Both would likely be better for Republican candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.
App NEWS
New York’s Tish James drops bid for governor, will seek reelection to attorney general
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“There are a number of important investigations and cases that are underway, and I intend to finish the job.”
Government
Proposed redrawing of Pennsylvania’s congressional map draws mixed reviews
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The state House GOP selected a map submitted by a former Republican commissioner in Lehigh County emphasizes equal population above all else.
Government
PA Senate election probe contract doesn’t say if the public will see the results, among other things
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“[For] the things that have some veracity, we’ll do some additional digging and if it’s worthy of being presented before the committee.”
App NEWS
Poll shows Hochul ahead in volatile race for governor
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The poll finds that 36% of registered Democrats back Hochul, who is seeking election to the job she ascended to after Cuomo resigned in disgrace in August.
News
Redistricting proposition fails as New York’s reapportionment process continues
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“It’s just uncertain and unclear at this point what the commission will do, what the legislature will do, and when this will all happen.”
Government
Will PA lawmakers live up to their redistricting transparency promises? Doubt is creeping in
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Last week, a month after lawmakers introduced the tool, not a single constituent map was shown on the website.
App NEWS
NY Assembly’s Higher Education Committee chair calls on SUNY chancellor to resign
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Last week, investigators released emails and text messages from Malatras mocking Lindsey Boylan, an ex-aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after she called the work environment toxic in 2019.
News
Oz faces residency questions as he begins his U.S. Senate campaign. The law appears to be on his side
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One political observer says residency might still become a problem for him on the campaign trail.
App NEWS
Report: Ithaca’s police staffing levels ‘sufficient’ to handle calls
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The findings are contrary to messaging from the Ithaca Police Department and its labor union, the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association.
Government
COVID-19 pandemic enters race for New York governor
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“Sadly, New York has been making the same mistakes over and over again on COVID.”
App NEWS
Judge orders special prosecutor to investigate former Broome DA corruption case
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The justice disqualified current Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak from prosecuting the case, citing a potential conflict of interest.
Students protesting racial harassment met with counterprotestors, hate speech
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A group of students at Greene High School in Chenango County have held protests and walkouts against racial, sexual and homophobic harassment by other students.
News
Pennsylvania Latinos work to turn huge population gains into political muscle, but still face barriers
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Advocates are turning to the redistricting process to secure political power, but legal and systemic roadblocks pose a significant challenge.
Government
Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi announces run for governor
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Suozzi says the polarization between the left and the right and resulting extremism is “killing” the country.
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Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin responds to background check allegations
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A review done by the New York Daily News alleges Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin provided incorrect information during the vetting process before he took over as lieutenant governor.
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As police reform stalls, Ithaca restores 2 previously eliminated officer positions
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The moderate increase to the police budget comes as Ithaca, like many other municipalities in the region, struggles to fill its existing vacancies.
Andrew Cuomo
Assembly report confirms attorney general’s findings that Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women
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The Assembly report finds that Cuomo oversaw a toxic workplace where he sexually harassed multiple women, and that he used staff to write and edit a $5 million memoir at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assembly releases findings of its impeachment investigation into Cuomo
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An investigative report into several claims of misconduct made against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was released Monday by the State Assembly, and concluded that the former governor engaged in sexual harassment, used state resources to write a book, and more.
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Red wave on school issues? Results of PAC-funded board races in Philly suburbs say not this year
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A closer look at school board results in the vastly influential Philadelphia suburbs challenges any decisive electoral storyline.
Government
The PA House could vote on broad election law changes as soon as next month
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“We are hopeful he [Wolf] does come to the table [on this bill] and we can help voters vote and help those who administer our elections.”
Economy
Governor Hochul rallies NYC business leaders
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“How about this New Year’s resolution- that in the days after New Year’s that we say ‘everybody’ back in the office.”
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State funds won’t be used to cover Binghamton-Johnson City sewage plant legal fees
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The City of Binghamton and Johnson City will not receive state funds to cover legal fees associated with settling disputes with contractors for the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant restoration and rehabilitation project.
Government
PA’s Scott Perry tapped as next head of House Freedom Caucus
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Reporting from news organizations shows Perry played a role in a plot to overturn 2020 election results in some states.
News
Jumaane Williams, the New York City Public Advocate, formally enters race for governor
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Williams is expected to frame Hochul as a hold-over of the Cuomo administration,
News
Zephyr Teachout declares candidacy for New York attorney general
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“I will go after politicians who lie, and who think they are above the law. You know I will not stand for it.”
binghamton
Hochul raises $10 million in fewer than three months
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That’s a huge chunk of change, considering former Gov. Andrew Cuomo had $18 million in the bank when he resigned.
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Binghamton, other municipalities grapple with changes to holding public meetings
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The City of Binghamton has been holding public meetings remotely for several months. But it’s not clear whether the city is fulfilling all the requirements under New York state law.