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ICE Chief Slams New York’s Green Light Law
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“As a 25-year law enforcement professional, it is unfathomable that information which could be used to prevent crime or a potential terrorist attack, is purposely being withheld.”
Government
New State Protocols Aim To Lower Cancer Risk For New York Firefighters
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The state is looking at cancer deaths among firefighters – higher than across the general population – and looking to lower that risk.
Government
New York Governor To Tour States Where Cannabis Is Legal
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Cuomo said he’ll go to California, Colorado, Illinois and Massachusetts in the coming weeks to meet with officials there and find out how they are carrying out the monitoring, sale and taxing of the drug.
Government
New York Governor Presses Again For Flavored Vaping Ban
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“This is literally a matter of life and death, literally every day, more kids are getting addicted. One way or the other, by April 1 this has to become law.”
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New York Man Accused Of Making Death Threats Against Senator Schumer and Congressman Schiff
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“The rights secured in our Constitution carry with them certain responsibilities. When it comes to the First Amendment, that responsibility includes the obligation not to threaten to kill others.”
Education
Syracuse Provost Lifts Student Suspensions; Allows Protestors To Stay In Admin Building
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SU officials said they tried to have a “respectful dialogue” with the students, but they were “unwilling.” Students said they were denied food, medicine and hygiene products, and were treated like prisoners.
Tompkins County Legislators Elect First Person of Color As Chair
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After the vote, she said her election is evidence that the legislature is not color-blind and respects what members of working families can contribute in elected office.
Environment
Supporters/Opponents Find Fault With New York’s Plastic Bag Ban Regulations
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“They’re going to have a mess on their hands when this really goes into effect. There’s going to be some clean up on aisle three.”
Government
Shelter Manager Fears Ban On Pet Shop Sales Would Put More Animals At Risk
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“They’re not providing the boots on the ground to inspect these places regularly nor to enforce the regulations that we already have on the books.”
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Gillibrand Town Hall Focuses On Her Efforts To Counter President Trump
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“They (Republicans) are absolutely silent in the face of his crimes, in the face of his terrible behavior toward so many Americans, and his terrible deicsions and they just don’t hold him accountable.”