Anthony Brindisi
Broome Leaders Ask Congressman To Free Up CARES Act Funds In Next Relief Package
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“I don’t want to wait until after the election to do this, I think we need help now.”
2020 election
NY-19: Delgado and Van De Water Debate Mask Mandates, Health Care
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Candidates also discussed the ongoing confirmation hearings of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
App NEWS
Steuben County’s Second COVID-19 Wave More Severe
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Health officials are now reporting up to 35 new cases per day. That is up from about 10 per day in April.
App NEWS
Dennis Craig Named Acting President Of SUNY Oneonta
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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras also announced Barbara Jean Morris resigned.
App NEWS
When A Vaccine Comes, Cuomo Says The Nation Will Need A Clear Inoculation Plan
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The governors want to know about funding to help pay for mass vaccinations, and how a vaccine supply chain would function.
2021 budget
Residents Criticize Broome Budget Proposal Over Jail, Sheriff Funding
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Many of the protesters who spoke during the hearing criticized the budget proposal for adding two new sheriff positions and keeping the budget for the Broome County jail at more than $29 million.
Government
Families Of Nursing Home Residents Want More Access
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“I was not only unable to see her, not even technologically through a digital device, the nursing home, when I called, was nonresponsive,”
Government
New York’s Governor Threatens To Withhold State Funds Unless Shutdown Orders Are Enforced
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“Because nothing else I have done has motivated them, maybe money works.”
App NEWS
Schuyler Co. Legislature Passes Vote Opposing Cayuta Recycling Facility
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The vote was 7-1.
125th assembly district
NY-125th Assembly Candidates Face-Off In Virtual Debate
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Tuesday’s 90-minute debate was sponsored by local chapters of the League of Women Voters.
App NEWS
Schuyler Co. Resolution Asks DEC To Reject Recycling Facility Application
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According to the resolution, residents have expressed concerns about potential negative impacts of pollution and truck traffic from the facility on tourism, agriculture, and human health.
App NEWS
Tompkins County Reports First COVID-19 Death
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The death occurred almost seven months to the day the county announced it was closing all schools to slow the spread of the virus.
amy storey
Keuka College Moves Classes Online For Two Weeks
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Officials made the decision after a rise in cases of COVID-19 included 11 new cases in a 24-hour period.
App NEWS
Tracing Potential COVID-19 Cases In Ithaca Schools
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The Ithaca City School District began in-person classes this week.
App NEWS
Binghamton Mayor Tests Positive For COVID-19
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As of Wednesday, there were 540 active cases across the county, including 191 in Binghamton.
2020 election
Brindisi Holds Lead Over Tenney, According To Siena/Syracuse.com Poll
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The freshman Democratic incumbent held a nine-point lead over Tenney in the survey of likely voters in the district.
App NEWS
Broome County ‘Yellow Zone’ Measures To Start Friday
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“In coordination with this new cluster initiative, I am going to continue to ask people to stay home for these 14 days as well,” Garnar said.
App NEWS
Binghamton University Goes On Temporary Pause Amid Area COVID-19 Spikes
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“You want to make sure cases still aren’t growing, even if they’re underneath the 100 threshold over a two week period.”
SUNY Cortland Goes Remote Due To Rise In COVID-19 Cases
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“There’s no clear issue arising from off-campus activity,” SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said. “It’s not as if there’s one big gathering or two big gatherings. But clearly the activity is coming from off-campus.”
App NEWS
WATCH: Governor Restricts Churches, Schools, Diners In BGM “Cluster”
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“Local governments will need to provide us personnel, but the state will take over the enforcement with the local personnel.”
News
Susan B. Anthony Barbie Doll In The Works
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“It’s a fun depiction as we think about these heroes, who have changed the world and continue to change; inspiring youngsters who can be a part of that.”
Education
Cuomo Orders Some School Closures, Possible Ban On Religious Gatherings
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Cuomo said he’s taking the steps because he does not want the hot spots to spread to the rest of the state.
App NEWS
Broome County Opens Mobile Rapid Testing Site In Binghamton
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According to Garnar, the rapid test machines employed at the site can produce results in 15 minutes.
Government
New York State Ramps Up Enforcement in COVID-19 Clusters
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The statewide infection rate, including the 20 hotspot zip codes, was 1.1% Saturday, Cuomo said. There were 14 new deaths and, after several days of increases, total hospitalizations dropped to 618, according to state data.
binghamton
Local Governments Could Be Fined $10K Per Day For Not Enforcing COVID Rules
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“If the local governments don’t step up the compliance, they will actually be in violation of the law and they can be fined.”
covid
O’Mara, Danks Burke Face Questions on Climate Change, Homelessness
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This is the second time Danks Burke has challenged O’Mara to represent the 58th senate district. Geographically, the district is the largest in the state senate.
Government
Smartphone App Warns Of Contact With COVID Carriers
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“The COVID-Alert New York does not track your location, your movement or use GPS. It does not collect or store any personal information. It is completely anonymous.”
App NEWS
Garnar Asks Broome Residents To Stay Home For Next Week
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54 new active cases were added to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard between Wednesday and Thursday, with 8 people currently hospitalized.
App NEWS
To Contain Binghamton Cluster, Broome County Prepares to Deploy State Rapid Testing
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The majority of cases are not driven by college students, either. Garnar said just 21 of the 193 active cases are Binghamton University students.
App NEWS
Corning Center COVID-19 Deaths Not Reported To County
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“Certainly no fault that we’re placing on the facility at all,” Wheeler said. “It’s just more of a clearing up of those communication lines.”
binghamton
Business Leaders Warn Of Child Care Crisis
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Over 90% of businesses asked say more government funding is needed, and 75% support investment in affordable preschool child for children aged three and younger.
Government
Advocates Call On Governor To End Driver’s License Suspensions For Unpaid Traffic Fines
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“People who are unemployed or underemployed, who don’t have the capacity to have $200 or $500 lying around for the fees.”
App NEWS
Corning Nursing Home Announces Four Deaths
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County Manager Jack Wheeler and Steuben Public Health Director Darlene Smith announced an uptick in cases at the nursing home Tuesday afternoon.
Featured in Category
Lawsuit Changes How New York Absentee Ballots Can Be Rejected
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Jennifer Wilson, Deputy Director of the League of Women Voters of New York State, said the success of their lawsuit makes three important changes.
Government
Cuomo Takes Steps To Control COVID-19 Clusters
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Some of the zip codes coincide with areas that have large Orthodox Jewish populations, and some of those communities have been cited in the past for holding large gatherings, like weddings, in violation of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.
chemung county
Despite County Criticism, Lawyer For Lighthouse Baptist Church Defends COVID-19 Behavior
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A Buffalo lawyer who represents the church claimed it was following county guidelines, but that it can be difficult to keep track of everyone.
App NEWS
Three Candidates Confirm Participation In NY 22 Congressional Debate
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Republican and former Congresswoman Claudia Tenney agreed Monday to the forum. Democratic Incumbent Anthony Brindisi and Libertarian Challenger Keith Price earlier confirmed their participation.
Economy
Shifting Trump Tariffs On Aluminum Disrupt New York Businesses
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One of the reasons the Port of Oswego deals in so much aluminum is Novelis, a plant in Oswego County that prepares the metal for use in cars, cans, and other products.
Government
As New York Budget Crisis Looms, Democrats Seek Alternatives
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“If we have to close this deficit without Washington, there’s going to be no good way to do it. There’s going to be no constructive way to do it.”
Environment
New York Begins Plastic Bag Ban Enforcement October 19th
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The COVID-19 pandemic, and an unsuccessful lawsuit brought by the plastics industry delayed its implementation.
Government
Governor Will Await Federal Relief Before Closing New York’s State Deficit
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“If we were not in this governmental structure I would sue the federal government for gross negligence.”
Government
Governor Says New York Will Independently Review COVID-19 Vaccine
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The state will set up a review committee, made up of scientific and health experts, to check that any coronavirus vaccine approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration is indeed safe.
Crime and Justice
Legal Observer Injured As Truck Drives Through Breonna Taylor Protest In Buffalo
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A pickup truck drove through the crowd and drove away, leaving an injured legal observer on with apparent broken bones.
Crime and Justice
Activists Call For More Transparency During State Hearing On COVID-19 In Jails
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“A disturbing number were locked up due to slowdowns and failures in the assigned counsel and the public defender system.”
Economy
Reed Hopeful House Will Continue Stimulus Package Push
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When asked if the recent events might deter another stimulus bill, Reed said his goal remains unchanged.
Environment
Lupardo Calls on DEC For Further Review of Endicott LIB Recycling Plant
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“After doing months of homework, and consulting with industry experts, I am convinced that a more detailed environmental review is needed by the DEC, especially now that the project permit is on hold,” Lupardo said.
Spectrum Accusations In The Race For NY-22
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Each candidate claims the other did not do enough while in office to limit Spectrum, while still accepting its money.
Government
Pandemic Leads To Rise in ‘Welfare Check’ Calls In Tompkins County
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“Throughout this pandemic I think mental illness, depression, anxiety has increased.”
App NEWS
SUNY-Wide Pooled COVID-19 Testing May Be More Effective, Expert Says
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“When you provide a sample for a test, it is a snapshot in time. It’s a false situation to assume it protects you going forward.”
Episodes
Key Voting Dates Approacheth In New York State
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New Yorkers who are not currently registered to vote in the November elections have until October 9th to do so.
App NEWS
Pandemic Spreads From Church To Chemung County Jail
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“I think when we get complacent in society after a period of time, we, you know, forget about the value of the little things that we need to do, like wearing a mask.”
back the blue
At A ‘Back The Blue” Rally, Ithaca Hears A Range Of Opinions On Law Enforcement
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“By showing up here today you have sent a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We will not be run by a mob of thugs and criminals.”
App NEWS
“What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit Recreates The Outfits Of Rape Survivors
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“There’s only one person for this crime, and so, there is nothing that a person says or does or anything that puts them to blame.”
App NEWS
The New York State Thruway Ends Cash Tolls In November
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“We are asking people to recognize the importance of getting an E-ZPass because it’s going to save you money.”
App NEWS
One Death Linked To Church COVID Cluster In Chemung County
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“Certainly, we are working very hard behind the scenes to make sure we can get people in contact with doctors if they need it and things like that, if they need it.”
Crime and Justice
Rochester Police Confront Protesters At City Hall
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Sixteen people were arrested Wednesday after a standoff outside City Hall between Rochester police and the protesters calling for justice in the death of Daniel Prude.
Government
Revised Assisted Care Policy Could Reunite Many New York Families
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“It’s depressing because you know that the families and the residents are lonely.”
Affordable Housing
Tenants Push Need For More, Safer Low-Income Housing
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“Those properties, to be honest, should really be condemned, but people have to live there because it’s the only place that they’re able to afford.”
U.S.-Canada Border Remains Closed
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“This Administration has to understand that we won’t have a healthy economy until we have a healthy country and that starts with taking this virus seriously.”
No Permanent Solution In Sight For New York State’s Huge Budget Deficit
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The governor has temporarily held back 20% in aid payments to schools, local governments and others, under emergency powers granted to him by the State Legislature.
Food and Farms
Hemp Growers Call On Governor To Release State Regulations Before Harvest
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“We cannot continue operating our businesses in New York without a clear regulatory framework, while competing with out of state products being shipped in the state.”
Pandemic Prompts Possible 12% Budget Cut In Tompkins County
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“The numbers are probably going to obscure some real misery, a sort of invisible misery in this community. We still have almost 10% unemployment.”
Cuomo: Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Left To Parents
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“If you want to go knock on your neighbor’s door, God bless you and I’m not going to tell you not to. If you want to go for a walk with your child through the neighborhood, I’m not going to tell you, you can’t take your child to the neighborhood. I’m not going to do that.”
App NEWS
Rochester Mayor Fire Police Chief, Suspends Two Department Heads
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“It was seemingly viewed by all concerned as an unfortunate set of circumstances, which we all know was not the case.”
Economy
‘Worst Year Ever’ For Upstate Hotels, Some Down 60-70%
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“It is very stressful. It’s been six months now that we haven’t had the revenue in the stream. It’s been a difficult time.”
App NEWS
“Close To Home”: Binghamton Protesters Stand With Rochester
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“When Rochester put out a call, a distress call, our neighboring cities came and we answered that call.”
New York State Says It Can’t Afford Pre-Paid Postage For Absentee Ballots
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The Let NY Vote Coalition says pre-paying postage on return envelopes for absentee ballots will reduce obstacles for voters with health risks.
App NEWS
Student Leaders Hold Virtual Town Hall On Higher Education’s Response To COVID
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Catherine Huang, a Cornell senior, said some of the work of educating students is being done by students on social media.
App NEWS
Garnar Announces “No Frills” 2021 Broome County Budget
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“We have waited long enough for the federal government to act, and we are going to come up with our own plan.”
A Second Delhi Official Faces Felony Charges For Theft
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The false claims amounted to 272 hours of sick and leave time, equivalent to over $6,000.
New York’s Largest Teachers Union Threatens Lawsuit Over State Funding Cuts
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“Instead of a frivolous lawsuit, NYSUT should turn its attention to Washington and work with us to get the assistance New York’s children deserve.”
Cornell Limits Student Gatherings As COVID-19 Clusters Increase
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“We just have to make sure that these early indications of some isolated misbehaviors don’t become larger.”
Crime and Justice
Hundreds Continue To Protest Tuesday Night In Rochester
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The group marched, as they have on previous nights, to the front of the Public Safety Building, which saw hundreds of people again chanting, talking, and taking part in a peaceful demonstration.
App NEWS
Cuomo: Donald Trump Caused the COVID Outbreak in New York
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The war of words between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump escalated again Monday, with both accusing the other of attempting to destroy the economic viability of New York City, and the state, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SUNY Chancellor Calls New COVID-19 Testing A ‘Game Changer’
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“I think that technology has really helped us. It’s an inexpensive technology. It’s a student-friendly and a faculty-friendly technology.”
Economy
New York Farms Prepare For Fall Activities With New Precautions
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“We’ve been planning this all for a while, so the regulations were about what we thought they were gonna be.”
Government
Gillibrand Pushes For $25 Billion In Aid For The U.S. Post Office
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“The U.S. Postal Service is the only institution that is in the Constitution, that it’s a right for the American people to receive their mail. What he’s doing is illegal, inappropriate, unethical and wrong.”
DEC
Whatever It’s Called, Some Endicott Residents Still Don’t Want It
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Critics of the facility have called it an incinerator. Under regulatory definitions set by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), it’s not.
Video Released Shows Clash Between Car And Ithaca Protesters
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Myrick said police “cannot be everywhere and our safety is ultimately in our hands.”
Car Rams Into Black Lives Matter Protesters In New York City’s Times Square
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One video of the attack shows a dark sedan, plowing into a crowd of people standing in front of the vehicle. The car lurches through an intersection leaving a chorus of screaming people in its wake.
SUNY Oneonta Online For Rest Of Semester, Sends Students Home
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“We committed to do everything we could to mitigate this situation, and today, that means ending residential housing for this semester.”
COVID Cases Among Cornell Athletes Prompts Increased Restrictions
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Student gatherings are now restricted to no more than 10 people.
Episodes
After Trump Targets New York City For Federal Cuts, Cuomo Calls Him a ‘Joke’
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that President Donald Trump has been the “worst president in history” from the point of New York City, and that the “best thing he did for New York City was leave.”
Health
Poll Finds New Yorkers Bracing For A COVID Resurgence This Fall
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Over half say they are wary of eating indoors at a restaurant, having a drink at bar, watching a movie in a theater, working out at the gym, or going bowling.
Education
New York Teachers Seek Mask Mandate For Classrooms
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Masks are strongly recommended at all other times, including in the classroom, but they are not mandatory once the student is sitting down at a socially distanced desk.
Episodes
New York Voters Can Now Request Absentee Ballots Online
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Voters in New York can now request an absentee ballot for the November elections online, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, with a special portal set up by the state to handle those requests statewide.
Andrew Cuomo
Hartwick College Goes Remote Amid Oneonta COVID-19 Outbreak
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Hartwick College has reported only two positive student COVID-19 cases so far.
App NEWS
Binghamton Mayor David Begins Term As Head Of NYS Conference of Mayors
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As the president of the Conference of Mayors, David said he will pursue increased federal funding and essential state aid.
Could More SUNY Schools Close Due To COVID-19?
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“So you wanted a party. OK, now you have to go to remote learning, which means you basically stay in the dorm. It’s a function of discipline and compliance.”
App NEWS
Endicott Residents, Akshar Call For Halt To Battery Recycling Facility
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“We want the village trustees of Endicott to respect their residents, to listen to their concerns and to represent their best interest.”
Anthony Brindisi
Brindisi Amendment Would Double Police Funding, Tenney Calls It A Stunt
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The amendment would be part of a federal spending bill.
Crime and Justice
Education Advocates Consider Court Action Against 20% Cut In State Aid
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“That constitutional right doesn’t go on hold because there are financial constraints, because the state is having financial difficulties. This is a constitutional right.”
App NEWS
Tompkins County Covering Some COVID-19 Testing Costs For Residents
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Pressure on the health system multiplied when federal changes were made to the rules governing which tests insurance providers must cover.
COVID-19
After COVID-19 Spread, SUNY Oneonta Moves Online For At Least Two Weeks
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“Any student that is ticketed will be…suspended immediately because this is serious. So we are moving very aggressively with those cases, with those parties on or off campus.”
Health
Scientists Explain Where Ticks Are Most Likely To Attach To People
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“Almost 16% of ticks that attach to the human are in the thigh area, and the waist, stomach and groin area are the next ones.”
ag department
Officials: USDA Hemp Regulations Are Onerous
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“We really are asking our farmers to be patient as we try to work this out with the federal government.”
Economy
Lawmakers Demand Release of State-Secured Child Care Funds
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“We’re saying here are some examples of where those resources are needed, and they’re needed now.”
App NEWS
New York Schools Increasingly Worried Over Deep State Budget Cuts
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“I will be a catastrophe. Many school districts depend just about totally on state aid to get their programs running.”
Trump Administration Considers Civil Rights Probe Over New York Nursing Home Deaths
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“It’s no coincidence the moment the Trump administration is caught weakening the CDC’s COVID-19 testing guidelines to artificially lower the number of positive cases, they launched this nakedly partisan deflection.”
New York’s Governor Condemns New CDC Guidelines
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Shame on the people in the CDC. These will be indefensible actions in the light of history.”
App NEWS
New York Sues Postal Service Over Agency Cutbacks, Citing Voting Concerns
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New York state is suing President Donald Trump and the head of the U.S. Postal Service over recent policy changes that Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday would unconstitutionally limit access to this year’s elections for those who plan to vote by mail.
Pennsylvania Governor Calls For State To Legalize Marijuana, Citing Pandemic
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Gov. Tom Wolf calls for some of the revenue from marijuana sales to go toward “repairing the harm done to crime victims and communities as a result of marijuana criminalization.”
Education
Syracuse University Conducts 13,000 Saliva Tests , Plans Outdoor Movies, Other Events
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“We’ve administered over 13,000 saliva tests just in the last eight days alone,” Haynie said.
mental health
Mental Health Association Expands School Wellness Resources
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Amy Molloy with the association said mental health and social-emotional learning should be top priorities for schools as they reopen.
App NEWS
Cuomo Tweaks New Rules For Absentee Voting
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Eventhough the new law essentially allows universal mail-in balloting, the Governor says New Yorkers might still be confused about how to actually request the absentee voting forms.
Ithaca Teaching Aides Call For Option To Work Virtually
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Teachers have been given the choice of returning to in-person teaching or teaching virtually. Teaching aides have not been given the same option.
App NEWS
Steuben Legislator Facing Charges For “Patronizing A Prostitute”
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Steve Maio is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 27.
New State Law Allows New York Voters To Request Absentee Ballots For November
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Voters can begin requesting absentee ballots right away from their local elections boards, citing the reason that they fear risks of contracting the coronavirus or any other contagious illness.
Education
Syracuse University Suspends 23 Students After Large Campus Gathering
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“Make no mistake, there was not a single student who gathered on the Quad [Wednesday] night who did not know and understand that it was wrong to do so.”
App NEWS
Update: Cornell Resident Advisors Suspend Strike Threat
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Resident Advisors cite positive dialogue with Cornell officials.
Cuomo Warns Coronavirus Is Far From Over
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The New York Governor predicted that the flu season will put an added strain on the overburdened disease-testing system in the state and could lead to a further slowdown for obtaining timely results of coronavirus tests.
App NEWS
NIH Vaccine Testing Underway In Binghamton
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The study is scheduled to last two years, but a vaccine might be ready for the public sooner.
Government
Bipartisan Coalition Pushes New Probe Into Nursing Home Deaths
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Republicans in the state Legislature are hoping that support from a handful of Democrats on a bill to establish an independent probe into the state’s handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 crisis will garner momentum for the measure.
App NEWS
Ahead Of 2020 Election, New York Scrambles For Solutions
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In a rush to find answers, lawmakers and election officials alike are proposing a number of changes.
App NEWS
New York’s GOP Leaders Defend Law Enforcement In Southern Tier
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“Having a conversation about inequities or injustices is not mutually exclusive from supporting the men and women of law enforcement.”
App NEWS
Ithaca College Changes Plan, Moves All Classes Online For Fall
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Earlier this month the college stepped back it’s initial plans and announced that students in states on the New York travel advisory list could not return to campus this fall.
App NEWS
New York Gyms Get The Green Light To Reopen, But Not Movie Theaters
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“It is congregate, it’s one ventilation system, you’re seated there for a long period of time. Even if you are at 50% capacity, with one seat between the two of you, two seats between the two of you, this is a risky situation.”
App NEWS
Mitrano Takes Campaign Outside
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“We have legislators in office that aren’t representing the people and don’t necessarily care about certain precautions.”
Government
Cuomo Rails Against Federal COVID-19 Response at DNC
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who’s risen to national fame in recent months through daily televised briefings on New York’s response to the coronavirus, delivered a speech to Democrats in Wisconsin Monday intended to both unite the party and condemn the federal government.
Bowling Alleys Open Today At 50% Capacity
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“This pandemic is far from over, but we’ve determined that institutions can reopen if they adhere to strict state guidance and take every precaution to keep visitors safe.”
Episodes
Cuomo Speaks On First Night Of Democratic National Convention
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“From the governor’s point of view, he’s riding high right now with his New York constituents, and this is chance to show himself off on the national stage,”
children with disabiities
Online Learning Hasn’t Worked For Some Students with Special Needs
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“It’s, it’s awful. And it’s not for a lack of the teachers doing an amazing job. And it’s not for a lack of everyone trying their hardest and their best.”
ACLU
Lawyer For Trans Woman Hopeful Settlement Will Impact Jail Policies
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“This is a policy that addresses housing placement, safety, access to medical care, name and pronoun use, search procedures.”
App NEWS
Schumer: Schools Can’t Reopen Without Federal Aid
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“Teachers are always paying for things out of the goodness of their hearts, and they’re not paid that much, but this one is so expensive we’ve got to get federal help.”
Binghamton School District
Teacher Weighs The Risk Of Going Back Into The Classroom
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“Before this whole thing, I thought I would’ve thrown my life in front of kids to save them. Now it’s like asking us to go in and risk our lives.”
Government
Relatives Of Nursing Home Residents Speak Out At Hearing
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“I would have pulled my mom out of that facility. She would be alive today, actually, had we actually been informed.”
App NEWS
Tenney Calls Spectrum A Monopoly, Faces Protestors In Binghamton
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Tenney said Rep. Anthony Brindisi is not doing enough to fight Spectrum’s business practices, Brindisi’s campaign disagrees.
App NEWS
New York Lawmakers Ask State Board of Elections If It Will Be Ready For November
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“A significant portion of our elections will be administered by an entity over which the Board of Elections have no control.”
PA Congressional Candidate Endorses Additional Federal Aid For Workers, Business Owners And Schools
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“It can’t just fall on the teachers to figure it out, or even the local school districts,” said Griffin.
broome county
County Executives Call For Immediate Pandemic Disaster Relief
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“It is really, really going to hurt this community if we don’t get some type of assistance.”
Cremations Preferred Over Burials For Form Of Final Disposition
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In the U.S., cremation has outpaced burials since 2015, and the gap continues to widen.
Upstate NY Poison Center Warns Of Serious Side Effects From Certain Hand Sanitizers
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“You could go blind, you could go into a coma, you could have seizures. If anyone even thinks there’s a possibility they got into this product, they would want to call the poison center right away.”
Cuomo Recruits Kentucky’s Governor In Fight Against Trump’s Unemployment Payment
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Kentucky is also the home state of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell earlier this year suggested that states that lost revenue due to the pandemic should declare bankruptcy.
binghamton
Cuomo: Over 100 New York School Districts Have Not Filed Reopening Plans
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The school district plans must include procedures and protocols for instruction, health screenings, and social distancing measures.
Government
Cuomo Calls Trump’s Executive Unemployment Boost ‘Laughable’
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said a provision of the President’s measure that requires states to foot part of the bill was unworkable.
New York State Fitness Alliance Submits Plan, Tells Governor Gyms Can Open Safely
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“We touch people’s lives every day. Every day, we love our jobs. But you’re not giving us a chance to help people where they need it the most.”
COVID-19
NY Lt. Governor On School Reopening, Flu Season Complications
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“If parents are going to have to go to work and the kids are at home, that’s just an absolute nightmare.”
After Fraud Investigation, New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA
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New York’s attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.
App NEWS
New York Landlords Expect Increased Evictions In Coming Months
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“When we have people who don’t stay in touch with us, or we knock on the door and they refuse to answer, or they tell us to our face, ‘I’m not going to pay, do what you’re going to do,’ that’s when it gets frustrating.”
Government
Frustration Mounts As New York’s Gyms Remain Closed. How Risky Is It For Them To Reopen?
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“We have been losing members without new members joining. Our expenses are piling up. Our revenue is nonexistent.”
New York And Connecticut Call For Probes Into Utility Companies’ Response To Isaias
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Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont are seeking investigations as thousands of customers remain without power in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias.
App NEWS
Cornell Students From States With Climbing COVID-19 Cases Told To Stay Home
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“We’d really encourage you to stay at your permanent residence until your state is lifted from the New York State advisory. We’re not going to dictate what you do but that’s our strong encouragement.”
COVID-19
Oneonta Schools To Reopen Remotely
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“We have no idea what impact such a large influx of students during this time will have on the collective health of our community.”
Government
Lawmakers Question New York’s Health Commissioner On Nursing Home Policy
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“It is unfortunate. It is sad. But it is true. 98% of nursing homes already had COVID in their nursing homes, and those are the facts.”
Economy
How A Black-Owned Farm In Windsor Is Building Generational Wealth
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“We’re promoting the message of black is beautiful and black excellence and being able to pass this down to generations to come.”
App NEWS
Governor Says New York Schools Must Convince Parents Their Students Will Be Safe
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“I don’t care what any bureaucrat says,” said Cuomo. “If they don’t have a good plan for reopening, no kids are going to come and no teaches are going to come.”
Education
Cuomo To Issue School Reopening Guidance This Week
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“If you have the virus under control, reopen. If you don’t have the virus under control, then you can’t reopen,”
Environment
Cuomo Scraps $3 Billion Environmental Bond Act
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New York, fearing the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, has decided to pull an item from this year’s ballot to decide if the state should borrow $3 billion to fund a series of environmental projects related to climate change.
Crime and Justice
Protesters Demand Police Accountability, Attract Counter Demonstration
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“You’re locking my friends in cages when they need to be in hospital rooms.”
Government
Cuomo Makes Last-Minute Plea To Congress For Federal Funds
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The governor says the state faces a $14 billion deficit in the current fiscal year, and $16 billion next year, and without federal funds, he’ll have to slash schools, hospitals and local government aid by 20%.
Education
To Safely Reopen, School Boards Say More Money’s Needed
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“Our school board members, really their heart is in opening up the school, but they know it’s going to cost a lot of extra money this year.”
Government
Over 2/3rd Of States Now On New York’s Quarantine List
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People traveling to New York from more than two-thirds of the country will now have to quarantine for at least two weeks upon entering the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, after infection rates in three more states exceeded New York’s threshold.
Reed Pushes Child Care Grants Act, Hopes For Federal Stimulus Passage
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“From my perspective, they’ll cobble together 218 votes in the House, and they will get 60 to 70 votes in the Senate, and this will be given to the President’s desk within the next week to 10 days.”
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Ithaca School Superintendent Discusses School Reopening Plans
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“And across the country we prioritize bars and restaurants over young people. How dare we do that.”
Governor Warns GOP’s Federal Stimulus Plan Would Harm New York State
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“Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul are federal ‘bag men,’ to use a different expression. They’ve been taking New Yorkers’ money for years, putting it in a bag in Washington and bringing it home to their state.”
Government
Cuomo: Next Two Weeks Will Determine State Budget Cuts
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“They had been promising, promising, promising. It’s not that I was waiting without them suggesting possibility. They have been saying we’re going to do it. Then they didn’t.”
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Long-Term Activists Say Self Care Is Essential
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“Stepping back for a moment does not mean you’ve lost interest in the cause.”
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Endicott Residents Protest Proposed Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility
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Protest organizers NoBurnBroome said they will continue to build support and fight the opening of the lithium-ion battery recycling facility.
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Southern Tier Activists Form Coalition For ‘People’s Protection’
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The coalition comes after a push by NY law enforcement to add protections for police.
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Five Closely Watched Bills Passed by State Lawmakers in Albany This Week
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Democrats, who hold the majority in both chambers of the Legislature, returned to Albany this week to wrap up some loose ends
2020 New York Legislative Session Winds Down; No Budget Resolution In Sight
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“Democrats are not providing any oversight of the governor’s decisions throughout this pandemic. And that is a real problem that I think should concern all New Yorkers.”
Education
Reopening Schools Brace for Mid-Year Aid Cuts
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“Now more than ever, school districts need more funding in order to make this work in this environment.”
Food and Farms
New York Wineries Adjust to Cuomo’s New Alcohol Rules
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“This isn’t a small or large winery thing. It’s adding an expense, and expenses are high.”
App NEWS
New York’s Quarantine List Grows To Nearly 2/3 of States
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People traveling to New York from nearly two-thirds of the country will now have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon entering the state after Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that 10 more states would be added to that list.
‘Tax The Rich’ Advocates Step Up Pressure
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“If you take people who are highly mobile, and you tax them, well then, they’ll just move next door. Where the tax treatment is simpler.”
Bainbridge Veterans Clinic Safe For Now, Pending Federal Study
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“It doesn’t make sense to close a clinic until you have some kind of a study done to determine what the needs are of that region.”
App NEWS
To Curb COVID- 19, Cuomo Imposes New Restrictions, Penalties On Bars And Restaurants
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“New Yorkers are outraged at these establishments, we’re getting thousands of complaints, pictures, videos. This is a question of public health.”
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Libertarian Candidate For New York Assembly Cites Real World Experience As His Strength
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“I don’t live in a fairy tale world of this is the idea, let’s put it into practice. Well, no I’ve put it into practice and we’ve seen things that do and don’t work.”
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NY High School Fall Sports Delayed, Championships Canceled
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“As the state considers reopening, it is unrealistic to believe athletic seasons can start on August 24th as originally scheduled.”
Activists Say Police Reforms Shouldn’t Wait Until 2021. One Sheriff Agrees.
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“It’s not like we don’t know what needs to be done. He could make a list of things that needed to be done and start putting them in place.”
App NEWS
Federal Funds For Reopening New York’s K-12 Schools Could Arrive Soon
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“If we give the schools the dollars they need to make sure the kids are safe and the teachers are safe and the employees are safe, we can sort of have our cake and eat it too.”
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Southern Tier Sheriffs Outline Proposals To Protect Officers
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Among the initiatives were measures that would make resisting arrest or following an officer Class E felonies.
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Cornell Holds Virtual Meetings To Answer Reopening Questions
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Malina said students are being “encouraged” to quarantine for 14 days at home before returning to Ithaca.
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New York’s List Of Quarantined States Grows Longer
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Violators who don’t turn in the forms will face an automatic $2000 fine and may be called to a hearing before a judge to arrange a mandatory supervised quarantine.
Antonio Delgado
Van De Water Wins GOP Primary Nomination for NY-19
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The Army veteran will try to unseat Rep. Antonio Delgado in November.
Andrew Cuomo
After Confusion By Local Leaders, NY Releases School Reopening Guidelines
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Windsor Superintendent Jason Andrews said part of the challenge school districts have faced in crafting their plans is due to the sometimes conflicting guidelines they have received from national health and education officials.
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Cuomo: Trump’s COVID-19 Response Makes Nixon Look ‘Innocent’
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“Trump’s COVID scandal makes what Nixon did at Watergate look innocent. Nobody died in the Watergate scandal. Thousands of people are going to die in this COVID scandal.”
App NEWS
Cuomo Sets School Reopening Formula, Guidance Presented
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Regions will be allowed to reopen schools if, by the first week of August, the infection rate remains below 5% using a 14-day average.
Online Art Therapy Helps Cornell Students Cope With Isolation
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During their most recent online session, participants made art while talking about racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Police Groups, GOP Lawmakers Seek A Pause On Criminal Justice Reform
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“They ignore us, they issue edicts, having no idea what the unintended consequences are going to be.”
Government
Democrats Renew Calls to ‘Cancel Rent’ Ahead of Potential Housing Crisis
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Lawmakers announced legislation Friday that would cancel rent for all tenants in New York through the COVID-19 state of emergency, and 90 days thereafter.
App NEWS
New York Allows Limited Visitation At Nursing Homes
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Given that the state claimed earlier this week that visitors were partly responsible for previously spreading the virus at those facilities, Health Commissioner Howard Zucker said they’re proceeding with caution.
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Online Forum Talks About Racism In Rural New York, Pennsylvania
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“Sometimes abusing privilege in service of justice can be a very sacred thing,” he said.
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Broome Democrats Call For Resignation of Endicott Officials
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“The recent actions of the elected leadership of the Village of Endicott are not only racist but a dereliction of duty.’
App NEWS
Health Insurers Request 11.5% Premium Increase, Blame COVID-19
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“We’re in the middle of a health care crisis, right, but the overall impact on the health care system has been to reduce people using health care.”
Economy
Cuomo Opens Malls Friday, Cancels County Fairs
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“The federal government’s demands that schools reopen without concern for health, safety and equity are simply out of touch.”
App NEWS
Cuomo: Decision On Schools To Come In Early August
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New York will decide if schools will reopen this fall in the first week of August, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday, and tasked districts across the state with coming up with plans in the event that they’re allowed to resume in-person learning.
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As Evictions Resume, Citizen Action Hosts Tenants’ Rights Forum In BGM
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“Evictions are violence. They can mean the death of people and their families, especially during a health pandemic.”
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Democratic State Senate Candidates Discuss Upstate/Downstate Power Balance
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“Right now, in New York, the middle class is subsidizing the top. Most of the top lives in New York City.”
Government
Corning Among Cities Grappling With Temporary Loss Of Aid
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“So, let’s hope that by August 1, this will have been resolved.”
Kelles Prevails in 125th Assembly Democratic Primary
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Anna Kelles faced six other candidates to become the Democratic nominee.
Van Houten Wins Close Primary For Tompkins D.A.
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The Democrat is unopposed in the November election.
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More Than A Third Of States Now On New York’s Quarantine List
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Travelers from three more states will now be required to quarantine themselves for two weeks when they enter New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.
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New York Health Officials Conclude Staff Probably Brought Coronavirus Into Nursing Homes
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“The data shows that the nursing home residents got COVID from the staff and also presumably those who visited them.”
Rural Health Desk
Museums Reopen With Massive Financial Strains Under COVID-19
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“Those expenses still continue whether or not there are people here.”
App NEWS
Frederick Douglass Statue Pulled Down In Rochester
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Police say that the statue was torn off its base, and left about 50 feet from its pedestal. The statue had been placed over the fence to Genesee River gorge and was leaning against the fence.
App NEWS
‘This Is A Really Tough One’: New York State Fair Canceled
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“This year we’re going to have to cancel it. That makes me personally, very unhappy, but that is where we are.”
New York Camps Cope With COVID-19 Changes
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“Scheduling bathroom breaks for little kids seems kind of crazy, but it’s just something we have to do to keep them safe.”
County Officials Balance Privacy, Transparency With COVID-19 Information
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“What we want to avoid is providing data in a manner that would cause people to jump to potentially false conclusions about the disease or about any individual in our community.”
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With COVID Compliance Slipping, Cuomo Postpones Indoor Dining In New York City
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Cuomo blames local governments, who are supposed to enforce rules at restaurants, bars, stores and other public places.
Rural Health Desk
Corning Closes Part Of Downtown District To Aid Business Reopenings
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“We were all facing the fact that when we reopen, we have to figure out how to social distance in one of the most intimate settings there is: taking care of a customer.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season Cancelled
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According to the team, Major League Baseball will not provide players for affiliated teams for the 2020 season.
Cornell Students Return To Campus In September
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Students will be required to undergo regular screening and testing for COVID-19.
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Governor Cuomo Adds 8 More No Go States
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“The good news is, our house is doing very well. The bad news is the neighbor’s home is on fire.”
Cuomo Calls For National Mask Order; New York Republicans Want Limits On Executive Orders
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“If other states have a high infection rate, probability is they’re going to wind up increasing the spread in New York.”
App NEWS
Tompkins County D.A. Election Results Wait For Mail-In Vote Count
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“We’re in uncharted waters.”
Government
New York Reported 5 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Cuomo Says
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Hospitalizations from the disease also dropped Saturday, bringing the total number of people requiring treatment for the disease down to 869.
App NEWS
New York’s LGBTQ Community Still Has Outstanding Business With The State Assembly
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“We’re really looking at some of the unchartered territory at the state level, which involves transgender New Yorkers who have only just received statewide protections.”
App NEWS
New York Governor Seeks Legal Means To Enforce Quarantine On Out-of-State Travelers
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Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York is offering help to states like Texas and Arizona that are struggling with spiking COVID-19 infections.
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New York Bar Owners Brace For State Oversight During Reopening
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“Everyone’s got that opinion, but it’s only me that’s got that liquor license.”
App NEWS
Tenney Claims Victory in NY-22, But NY-19 Is Still Too Close Too Call
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“I am humbled to have the support of the Republican voters across NY-22.”
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New York Assembly Primary Results: Angelino Claims Victory In 122nd, Kelles Ahead In 125th
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Absentee ballots will be counted next week
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WATCH: NY, NJ, And CT Quarantine Visitors From COVID-Stricken States
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People traveling to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut from states with high infection rates of the coronavirus, like Florida and Texas, will be required to quarantine themselves for 14 days.
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Unemployment In Binghamton Tops 10%, Rate Doubles In Ithaca
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The unemployment rate nearly quadrupled in New York state’s metro areas in May compared to the same time last year, landing at 14.5% across the board, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor.
Economy
Report: Gyms, Malls, Movie Theaters Will Not Open As Part Of Phase 4
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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar tweeted the Southern Tier region had been cleared to begin Phase 4 Friday. But he did not indicate what businesses would be opening.
App NEWS
Broome County Absentee Ballots Soar, While Available Voting Sites Are Reduced
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Earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded absentee voting to include all New Yorkers.
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2020 PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES: New York Results
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New York is a reliable Democratic state in presidential elections. There are no statewide races for governor or U.S. Senate this year. The state has 27 congressional districts. New York voters must be registered with a political party to participate in its primary elections.
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In Reversal, New York Threatens Quarantine On Visitors From Other States
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The governor has talked about the possibility of imposing a 14 day quarantine for those who travel from the 20 plus other states
App NEWS
“Nightmare Scenario” Confronts Binghamton, Other New York Cities
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There’s a growing movement in the state Legislature to raise taxes on the wealthy to help balance the state’s budget and to help cities out.
Updated: On Primary Eve, Lifton Demands Retraction from Assembly Candidate
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“That’s not a responsible way to handle a problem.”
App NEWS
An Old Case Shows Differences In Tompkins County D.A. Candidates
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The candidates were opponents in a case last year that involved the arrest of two young black people. Now, that is part of the election.
Community Leaders Criticize Binghamton Mayor For Moving Juneteenth Celebration Behind Closed Doors
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“If you’re going to give a speech, it should be given to my 13 year old. The ones that deserve it and the ones that need it.”
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Concerns Of Voter Suppression In Chenango County
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“I don’t think I’d feel comfortable walking into a polling place that was in a sheriff’s department—as a black man and especially not during the current moment in American history.’
App NEWS
For This Tompkins County Leader, Juneteenth Represents A New Abolition Movement
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“Our white accomplices understand abolition. They worked with us on abolition and we need them to get back into that mindset.”
App NEWS
Ithaca Plans Yearlong Review Of Its Police Policies And Spending
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The mayor called the process a reinvention of public safety that will include town hall meetings, canvassing, and outreach to a variety of organizations.
Crime and Justice
Incarceration Can Change Views on Freedom
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“It’s right back to hiding and ducking and worrying about everything, especially right now.”
Government
INTERVIEW: Local NAACP Leader On The Movement Amid Protests
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Georgia Verdier is the President of the Elmira-Corning NAACP.
New York Looks To Protect Personal Information Gathered Through Contact Tracing
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“Ever since this era, our system has been trying to make up for this huge breach in public health trust. Trust is core to our ability to counter the COVID epidemic in the United States.”
App NEWS
Disenfranchisement Can Lead To Disengagement
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“What we found is that most people who have loved ones incarcerated have lost the desire to vote.”
Three More Police Reforms Signed Into Law By Cuomo
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“It’s about people wanting to change. Well, New York will be the place that actually makes the change and we pass laws that have done just that.”
At Protests, Street Medics Take COVID-19 Precautions
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“Our primary goal is keeping people safe, whether that be making sure they’re wearing masks, or if someone falls and gets hurt, or any number of different kinds of ailments.”
App NEWS
What Does Freedom Mean To You? Black Leaders In Tompkins County Respond
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“I think we still need to keep our foot on the gas, fight for freedoms that we can’t just assume they are going to come.”
New York Governor Threatens Loss Of Liquor Licenses
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“Young people can engage in sports. Two spectators per child. So that’s another step towards return to normalcy.”
App NEWS
Candidates For Assembly Seat Meet With Black Leaders In Online Community Forum
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One of the longest portions of the forum involved questions about housing and homelessness.
App NEWS
Outgoing Assemblywoman Lifton Endorses Lesser In Crowded Primary
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“He’s very knowledgeable, and cares about the whole range of issues that are important to this district”
Crime and Justice
State Sen. Fred Akshar Addresses New York Police Reform Concerns
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The Republican discusses the bills during an appearance on New York Now
Arts & Culture
New York Governor Defends Columbus Statue, Citing Its Importance To Italian Americans
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Those people who “ignore Christopher Columbus’ role in giving the green light to centuries of racism and dehumanizing of Indigenous peoples must be called to task.”
Government
Reed Pushes Back On Proposed Ithaca Rent Cancellation
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“In the sense that you can waive rent and you can not have consequences that are going to impact those same people that you are trying to help.”
App NEWS
Lawmakers Repeal New York Law Used To Suppress Police Disciplinary Reports
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, the first African-American to hold that title, has long supported the repeal of the provision, but it has long languished in the legislature.
Crime and Justice
GOP Congressman Says The Time For Protests Is Over, Leaders Must Debate Change
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“Now is the time when true leaders will emerge to roll up their sleeves, stay in the room and have the passionate debate.”
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Advocates For Binghamton Northside Grocery Store Hope New Funds Ensure Long-Term Viability
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“Not being a chain gives us the opportunity to really listen to the community, put in the grocery store what they want in the grocery store.”
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Democratic Legislators Take Over PA House Floor, Demand Action On Police Reform Legislation
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Speaker Turzai says he supports calling a special session
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Hotline Reports More Violent Domestic Assaults, Rape During COVID Shutdown
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“We also saw a significant increase, for us, in calls from adults who were sexually assaulted or rape,” Campbell said.
App NEWS
VIDEO: Two Buffalo Officers Suspended After Violently Shoving Elderly Man
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet, called the incident “wholly unjustified and utterly disgraceful.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Protesters: Reduce Arrest Rates, Increase Social Services
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“It takes resources away from the things that we actually need in our community, that make our community thrive.”
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Outdoor Dining Reopens Today In Upstate Regions
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“The No. 1 contributor to New York state sales tax are bars and restaurants, so it will help the economy, it’ll help local businesses and it’ll help (our) finances as well.”
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Black Protesters Tell Ithaca It Has Problems With Racism
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“Understand Ithaca, you’re not innocent. You are guilty, too.”
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Binghamton Protesters Promise Repeated Marches Against Racism
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Hundreds of people marched in Binghamton on Tuesday night, as part of nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police.
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Tompkins County Legislators, Sheriff Condemn Killing of George Floyd
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“It is time for community, for colleagues, who are white, who have the ability and the privilege to be heard — to take action.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Officials React To Fire At Recreation Park
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“I don’t want that to be what people remember out of yesterday’s demonstration.”
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Protesters March Through Binghamton In Memory Of George Floyd
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“I’m a mother of two black sons and this is enough. So, we came to make some noise.”
Congressman, Healthcare Officials Criticize New York’s Nursing Home Testing Requirement
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“The twice per week is not based in any scientific recommendation and counters what the CDC is asking for.”
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Binghamton Looks To Expand Outdoor Space When Restaurant Seating Reopens
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Dine-in service is part of phase three of reopening
Assemblywoman Says Federal Aid Could Prevent Disastrous Cuts In Local Budgets
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“It would just be a disaster. It’s, it would just be awful in every area.”
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Retiring State Senator Endorses Angelino For New York Assembly
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Angelino faces Nick Libous in June’s GOP Primary
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COVID-19 Restrictions And The Process Of Grieving
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“It’s just you want some sort of closure already because, even now, I feel like we’ve been mean or something to dad.”
Memorial Day Brings Families and Friends Together in State Parks
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“It’s a beautiful day, we’re not stuck in the house, you know, driving each other bonkers.”
Student Interaction Complicates Return to Campus
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“What we found on Cornell campus is really three degrees of separation”
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Beaches To Open In New York, But Summer Day Camps Still In Question
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There are growing concerns and many unanswered questions about the pediatric inflammatory disease associated with COVID-19.
Akshar Endorses Angelino In GOP Primary For Assembly Seat
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Angelino faces Nick Libous in the GOP Primary.
Antonio Delgado
As Partisan Debate Stalls COVID Relief, Delgado Hopes For Small Community Aid
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“Our state and local budgets are hemorrhaging”
App NEWS
NY22 GOP Debate Cancelled; Candidate Refuses Invitation
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“Claudia Tenney indicated at this time she is not accepting any invitation to debate her primary opponent.”
Why Some COVID-19 Tests Are Processed Same Day And Others Take Five
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The processing time of COVID-19 tests depends on what’s happening that day at Cayuga Medical Systems in Tompkins County.
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New Data Suggest Renters Among Most At-Risk For Unemployment
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“Low-income renters, in particular, are more likely to have all of their income earned in at-risk occupation,”
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Ithaca College Delays School Year, Will Reopen Classrooms In October
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The normal start date for fall classes would have been August 24.
Cortland Business Owner Cautiously Optimistic About Reopening
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“It takes that one person walking through the door. That one person being curbside that happens to cough on me, then who knows.”
Housing
Advocates Predict Surge In Evictions When Courts Reopen
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“They’re going to be flooded with evictions that happen all the time.”
Government
New York Eyes Memorial Day Opening for State Beaches
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Beaches will be monitored for density, and will be limited to half their usual capacity. Parking will be limited and entrances will be monitored to ensure that too many people aren’t coming in.
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As The Southern Tier Reopens, Some Local Officials Want More State Guidance
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Local officials were mixed about the state’s messaging as the Southern Tier Region reopened Friday.
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New York Attorney General Wins Lawsuit Against Endicott AAU Team
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“Justice has been served for these students who were hoping for a shot at their dreams.”
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Cuomo Urges Caution As The Southern Tier Prepares For Reopening
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“You open a business tomorrow with 50 employees. You don’t do it right, one person was infected. You can infect 30 of the 50 in one afternoon.”
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Cuomo And The GOP Trade Jabs Over COVID-19 Outbreaks In Nursing Homes
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“I would like to say that we are enlightened enough that this will be a period where we don’t play gratuitous politics, but everyone draws their own conclusion.”
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How Binghamton’s Housing Authority Plans To Meet COVID-Related Needs
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“We’ve been fortunate in that none of our residents, to our knowledge, have been diagnosed with COVID, but that can change.”
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Broome County Confirms COVID-19 Case At Nursing Home
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County Executive Jason Garnar’s office said the Willow Point resident was moved to a negative pressure room in the facility.
Elective Surgeries Okayed For Most Of New York
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Four regional counties were allowed to restart the procedures on Wednesday.
New York Small Business Owners Describe Struggles At Legislative Hearing
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Small business owners, including restauranteur Carlos Suarez, testified about the struggles they have endured to get federal aid.
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Fifth Region Of The State Allowed To Begin Reopening
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He said New York’s North Country and the Central New York regions have met the state’s criteria.
Tompkins County DA Candidates Debate Online
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The candidates were asked a range of questions including what lessons they learned from a case last year which gained public attention and drew protests against the prosecution of two young people of color after an incident with police on the Ithaca Commons.
Cuomo: Reopening Success Is In Regional Control
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“This is not about government. Government can offer suggestions, advice and guidance.”
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Binghamton’s Temporary COVID Rules Expire May 16
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Binghamton’s curfew, free garbage pick-up and free parking expire on May 16.
Andrew Cuomo
Southern Tier To Begin First Phase Of Reopening
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The Southern Tier region includes Broome, Delaware, Chemung, Tioga, Tompkins, Chenango, Schuyler and Steuben counties.
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Three Regions in New York Cleared to Begin Reopening This Weekend
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Rochester, Ithaca, Binghamton, Elmira, and Utica, as well as the surrounding communities, will all be allowed to start the first phase of reopening this Friday.
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo: Some NY Regions Have Met Criteria To Begin Reopening
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The Governor said more details will be available on Monday.
Government
After Outbreak, Steuben Continues Mass Testing At Nursing Homes
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“If they test positive, we can get them isolated for the 14 days and hopefully reduce and stop the transmission of the virus within the nursing home.”
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Rumble Ponies Season Postponed Again
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“Our staff continues to work towards a solution for reopening the ballpark this summer.”
Mother’s Day In A Pandemic Brings Mixed Emotions
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“I’m trying to look at the positive side of things with everything going on.”
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COVID Tests At Chemung Nursing Facility Come Back Negative
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The tests were conducted after an employee was found to have the virus on April 27.
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Upstate Housing Authorities Receive Over $1M For Coronavirus Response
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The funding can be used for a wide variety of purposes meant to prepare, prevent or respond to COVID-19 for housing authority employees and people living in public housing.
Tompkins County Announces Furloughs, Budget Cuts
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Some senior staff people volunteered to be furloughed so that others could keep their jobs.
Antonio Delgado
Federal, State Programs Available For Farmers In Need
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“Folks who deal in dairy and specialty crops will be provided meaningful support when it comes to price losses.”
Food and Farms
Farmers Can Now Apply For COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Through SBA
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“Our farmers, who are now eligible for the economic injury disaster loan, had been told that while they’re eligible in name only, they’re not eligible in practice.”
Steuben County Opens Parks, Officials Still Encourage Social Distancing
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Public works employees have been directed to disinfect any touch surfaces, such as benches, in county parks, daily.
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Without Better Organization, Binghamton Tenants Told To Avoid A Rent Strike
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The types of apartments rented in Binghamton do not give tenants much opportunity to organize into a collective bargaining unit.
Overdoses Increase In Broome County
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Broome health officials said non-fatal overdoses have increased, advocates said fatal overdoses did, too.
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Ithaca Common Council Passes Plan For Furlough Of 87 And $5.4 Million in Cuts
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The Council also passed a resolution to reduce the type of health insurance plan for the mayor, Common Council and other managerial staff.
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Baseball Hall Of Fame Weekend, Dick’s Open Both Canceled
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Organizers for both sporting events blamed the COVID-19 pandemic in New York.
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Chemung County Responds After First COVID-19 Case In Nursing Home
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“The goal is to not let that go to two positive cases or more.”
NY Assemblyman Out of ICU After Contracting COVID-19
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Brian Miller represents parts of Otsego and Delaware Counties
Binghamton Extends COVID-19 Curfew, Other Measures
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The measures are extended until May 15, in line with state guidelines.
Uncategorized
Ithaca Youth Bureau Cancels Summer Programs
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In a regular summer, up to a thousand kids from across Tompkins County participate.
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COVID-19 Could Change Special Education
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Even after the closure is over, specialists say many students with special needs still won’t be in the classroom.
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NY High School Spring Sports Championships Canceled
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Most sections have put the start of the regular season on hold
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Farmers Have Too Much Food to Sell. New York Might Buy It
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The New York Farm Bureau has asked the state, in recent days, to ramp up testing for COVID-19 in rural areas of the state, particularly at farms.
New York’s Daily COVID-19 Deaths Below 400 For First Time In April
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 367 people died from the virus Saturday — less than half of the daily number at the height of the outbreak.
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Eastern League All-Star Game, Slated For Binghamton, Canceled
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“This is a very unfortunate casualty of the COVID-19 virus.”
Southern Tier Food Bank Doubles Delivery Due To COVID-19
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As need has increased, donations have decreased.
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Judge Denies Release Of Two Broome County Jail Inmates
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Judge Jeffrey Tait ruled the inmates did not establish their vulnerability to COVID-19 inside the jail
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With Schools Online, Parents Of Children With Special Needs Struggle
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“I have to facilitate everything and doing that on top of the physical care taking of Oliver is almost impossible.”
New York’s Governor Says President Promised Help With Coronavirus Testing
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Cuomo said at their White House meeting Trump committed to procure more testing supplies from China and other overseas manufacturers. He said they agreed the Navy ship Comfort could leave New York.
INTERVIEW: Lt. Governor Hochul Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Upstate
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Hochul spoke with WSKG’s Gabe Altieri as part of All Things Considered.
Decision On Broome Jail COVID-19 Lawsuit Could Come Soon
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It argues for the release of two inmates who claim they are highly vulnerable to the novel coronavirus.
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Decision Coming Soon On NYS High School Spring Sports Championships
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NYSPHSAA hopes to announce a decision on April 27th
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Broome County Works To Release Some Jail Inmates At Higher-Risk Of COVID-19
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The people that have been released are those who are at low-risk for repeat offenses, such as petty larceny or technical parole violations.
Antonio Delgado
Delgado, Gillibrand Call For COVID-19 Aid Aimed At Rural Communities
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“It is incredibly unfair that local governments serving populations under 500,000 or less were not given direct access to funding in the CARES Act”
Community Health Nurses Work To Help Slow COVID-19
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Nurses in Tompkins County talk about their work during the ongoing pandemic.
