App NEWS
Governor Pledges Ethics Overhaul, Calls New York’s System ‘Flawed’
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“You’re not going to restore the trust of the people of New York if you keep playing the same games over and over.”
App NEWS
First Proposals To Redraw New York’s Congressional District Lines Released
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Instead of unveiling just one proposed set of maps, the commission released two versions.
Crime and Justice
Governor Doesn’t See A Religious Exemption To Vaccination As A Legitimate Excuse
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“If you’re watching the national news, the scariest announcements coming out every morning are the number of children contracting Covid.”
Health
Fighting Through Stigmas: Have Racial Disparities Affected Research Into Sickle Cell Anemia?
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Some physicians believe that since the disease is more prevalent in people of color, it’s historically received far less attention and research dollars.
App NEWS
Many Unemployment Benefits Ended Amid Ongoing Labor Shortage
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“There’s clearly something going on in households where people still feel they can get by.”
App NEWS
New York Comptroller’s Report Finds Gaps In Internet Services
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“There still is a digital divide, particularly in rural parts of the state, and for lower-income New Yorkers.”
App NEWS
New York May Allow Some Religious Exemptions To The COVID Vaccine, Judge Says
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“We believe this step will result in a flurry of attempts to circumvent the well-reasoned vaccination requirement.”
Government
Hochul Acts to Promote New York’s Abortion Rights
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“I guarantee I did not know I was pregnant with my first child at six weeks. I actually went on a whitewater rafting trip.”
Crime and Justice
50 Years Later: The Legacy Of The Attica uprising
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“And unfortunately, the vast majority of the changes have been for the worse, not for the better.”
App NEWS
Gillibrand Conducts Hearings This Week On Dairy Pricing
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“98% of all farms in New York are family owned. I think in order to keep that number so high…the milk prices definitely need to go up.”
Food and Farms
Report Recommends Ways To Make New York Farming More Diverse
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Agriculture is one of biggest sectors of New York State’s economy. Yet people of color are largely left out of it.
News
20 Years Later, Mohawk Ironworkers Reflect On Unique Connection To 9/11
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20 years later, Mohawk ironworkers reflect on unique connection to 9/11
Government
New York Governor Warns Of Health Care Staffing Shortage, Hospital Bed Capacity
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“The biggest challenge for our hospitals is not…the beds. Just like last year, it’s staffing. Staffing is now what we need.”
News
Former NY-19 Candidate Van De Water Dies At Age 41
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Van De Water, a Republican, unsuccessfully challenged Democratic Congressman Antonio Delgado of New York’s 19th District in 2020.
Food and Farms
Poison Control Calls Doubled From People Eating Plants, Mushrooms Found In The Woods
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They can cause a lot of different problems. One of the things we see with that is significant damage to the liver, a lot of times.”
Arts & Culture
As 2021 New York State Fair Closes Expect Discussion On Its Length
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“I think we’re having a good fair, it could be a little busier, but we’re having a good time, and we’re going to be okay.”
App NEWS
Coalition Cries Foul About Private Negotiations On Changes To New York’s Open Meeting Law
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“There should be something in the legislation that allows for the public to comment remotely. This legislation doesn’t do that.”
News
Seneca Falls Unveils Justice Bell Replica, Honors Women’s Suffrage
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“Just as the liberty bell is an enduring symbol of the American struggle for freedom, the justice bell is the struggle for women’s equality.”
App NEWS
Voters Will Decide On Marijuana Sales In Some New York Communities
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“They’re the ones that live here. They’re the ones that have a voice.”
Government
New York Lawmakers Extend Pause on Evictions, With Exceptions
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“Now, the landlord gets to have a hearing. I think that goes a long way, and the landlord has a say in court now.”
Government
Governor Plans Booster Shot Distribution, Considers More Mandates
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In First COVID-19 Briefing, Hochul Talks Vaccines
News
Rep. Zeldin, GOP Candidate for Governor, Criticizes Afghanistan Exit
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“You Don’t Collapse Bagram (Air Base) First”
Government
Governor Calls New York Lawmakers Back to Extend Eviction Moratorium, Approve Cannabis Officials
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Not only is the Legislature expected to extend the moratorium, they’re also set to make changes to the law to comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
News
As Rochester Bishop Turns 75, He Will Submit Letter Of Resignation
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It is entirely up to Pope Francis regarding his acceptance of the resignation and when it will become effective.
Government
As The U.S. Leaves Afghanistan, Congress Members Discuss Future Of Defense
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“Everything that we anticipated could happen is happening. I don’t think the president is in a position to be able to lead right now.”
News
Kathy Hochul Makes First Visit To New York State Fair As Governor
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“(We need) a person that’s going to make a change. I don’t care what their sex is. If you have a heart to serve the people, and that’s what you do, I’m for you.”
Government
How New York Lawmakers Would Have to Fix the Eviction Moratorium
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“I am in talks with the Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker to call a special session to address the impending eviction crisis.”
App NEWS
New York’s Ethics Agency Refers Alleged Cuomo Leak to Attorney General for Investigation
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be out of office, but his legal troubles aren’t over just yet.
Government
Harlem State Senator Brian Benjamin Chosen For Lt. Governor
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“I never in a million years would have imagined I would be standing here as the lt. governor of the state of New York. But God has bigger plans for me.”
Government
Healthcare Workers Rally For Better Pay
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“If we don’t make these jobs worthwhile for these caregivers, there isn’t going to be someone to care for us when we need care.”
Government
Activists At Fair Call On Legislative Leaders To Enact Single-Payer Health Care
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“He super-glued his seat belt shut and drove his car into the Mohawk River….I lost my son because he missed a 20-dollar Medicaid payment.”
Government
New York Lawmakers React To Discrepancy In COVID-19 Death Toll
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The new COVID-19 death toll numbers of about 55,400 people is in line with the death certificate data provided to the CDC.
Government
Lawmakers, Ethics Commission Clash in Hearing Over New York’s Ethics Laws
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Much of the focus of the hearing was the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, the state’s current ethics agency.
App NEWS
New York Senator Looks Forward To Working With New York’s New Governor
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Both Gillibrand and Hochul have roots in Upstate New York, and they both face the challenge of pulling New York state out of a pandemic.
Government
Will Governor Hochul’s Rise Launch a New Era in Albany?
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Now, for the first time in state history, two women and one man will be in the room where major pieces of legislation are negotiated.
App NEWS
Kathy Hochul Now New York’s First Woman Governor
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“I believe that we will need mask mandates for children to go back to schools. And that will have to be universal, it will be statewide.”
Crime and Justice
Governor Hochul’s Evolving Stance On Gun Control
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In the past, Hochul has been a supporter of gun rights, even earning a favorable rating from the National Rifle Association
App NEWS
State Lawmakers Revisit Ethics Reform After Cuomo Resignation
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“We have an unfortunate history here in New York state that continues, and we need to turn that around.”
Crime and Justice
In Farewell Address, Cuomo Doubles Down on Defense While Highlighting Accomplishments
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“The attorney general’s report was designed to be a political firecracker on an explosive topic.”
News
Flood Risks And Power Outages Remain As Tropical Depression Henri Lingers Over The Northeast
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Henri’s lingering over the Northeast today — bringing even more rain and possible flooding to parts of New York and southern New England.
binghamton
Andrew Cuomo’s Final Day As New York Governor
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 10 years in control of the New York governor’s office comes to a close today.
Arts & Culture
Opening Weekend Attracts Smaller Crowds To The New York State Fair
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The past few days averaged below 40,000 visitors compared to record numbers in 2019.
Government
Steuben County Manager Says Flooding Likely Caused Millions Of Dollars Of Damage
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“If you look at what’s happening in the school alone, you’re talking multi-million dollars worth of damages throughout our communities.”
Food and Farms
New York Farmers Worry State Will Lower 60-Hour Overtime Threshold
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“Some workers have worked like this for more than 20 years. They deserve time with their family. They deserve to rest. They deserve this extra time for them.”
News
Heavy Rains Spark Emergency In Steuben County
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The National Weather Service estimated that flooding of Tuscarora Creek would exceed historic levels, potentially topping the levy.
Government
Schumer: ‘Too Soon’ To Blame Anyone For Situation In Afghanistan
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The Senate Majority Leader said the most important thing now is to get all Americans and Afghans who worked with the U.S. out of the country.
Arts & Culture
Experts Offer Tips On Staying COVID-Safe At The New York State Fair
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“You can transmit to other people. The odds are you’re going to do fine if you’re vaccinated and infected, but the person you infect may not do fine.”
Health
‘Born Protected’: The Benefits Of Getting Vaccinated While Pregnant
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“When mom gets the vaccine, she develops antibodies that do cross the placenta and provide a degree of protection to the newborn.”
Government
New York’s Vaccine Mandate Raises Questions For Healthcare Workers
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“We literally created a vaccine within a year, and that’s like unheard of. The fact that it’s new, played a role in me not wanting to get the vaccine.”
News
NOAA Begins Public Input Meetings For Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary
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Both proposals would encompass more than 1,700 square miles and cover dozens of known shipwrecks.
Crime and Justice
Assembly Will Release Final Cuomo Impeachment Report, Speaker Says
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The Assembly dropped the probe on Friday after advice from attorneys that it wouldn’t be legal to impeach Cuomo after he’s left office
App NEWS
New York Will Require All Health Care Workers to be Vaccinated
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The new requirement applies to all health care workers in New York, regardless of employer.
Government
Disability Rights Advocate Says Nation Can’t Afford To Shortchange Home Health Care
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Luticha Doucette of Rochester explains why President Biden’s $400 billion plant to boost home health care funding is crucial for people with disabilities.
Government
New York Announces Health Insurance Rates Approved For 2022
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The Dept. of Financial Services says that as in prior years, the continued increase in health care costs is the main driver of premium rates.
App NEWS
New Businesses Surge Amid Pandemic Recovery
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As of July 23, 2021, 1,242 new business certificates were filed with the Onondaga County Clerk this year. That’s over two times as many as this time last year.
Crime and Justice
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Part Of New York’s Ban On Residential Evictions
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to partially lift a ban on evictions for renters in New York state, which was set to expire this month.
News
Hochul: I’m Running For Governor In 2022
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“I’m the most prepared person to assume this responsibility, and I am going to ask the voters at some point for their faith in me again.”
Education
With No State Guidance, New York Schools Roll Out Reopening Plans
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Syracuse will require masks regardless of vaccination status and require proof of vaccination for all employees or regular testing.
Crime and Justice
Hochul Takes No Position On Impeachment Proceedings
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“I’ve been in this business long enough to know that it’s not in the purview of the New York State governor to dictate to the New York State Assembly.”
App NEWS
As Governor, Hochul Promises To ‘Fight Like Hell’ for New Yorkers
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“At the end of my term, whenever it is, no one will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment.”
Government
In Barely A Year, Governor Cuomo Went From A Pandemic Hero To A Political Pariah
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The investigation brought down the governor less than a year after he won an Emmy Award for his famous coronavirus briefings.
App NEWS
Despite Cuomo Resignation, Ranking Impeachment Committee Member Wants To Continue
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“There is a lot there. You know, we didn’t just investigate sexual misconduct allegations like the Attorney General. We have investigations in several other areas that are pending.”
App NEWS
Meet Your Soon-To-Be Governor, Kathy Hochul
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“I loved my job, but the hours were crazy. We literally pulled all-nighters when they were in session. You have a child, there’s nobody to watch the kids.”
Government
Former Lt Governor: Hochul’s Ready To Be New York’s Governor
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“She’s a quick study, very smart, very energetic, and has her experience. I think she will step in and not miss a beat.”
Health
Early Detection Is The Best Prevention–The Importance Of Cervical Screenings
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“It was a shock at first, then it went from shock to being flat, to a little anger, but now I’m at, ‘Let’s just get this over with.’”
Finger Lakes Campaign Hopes To Increase Vaccine Confidence
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To better understand the concerns of Black, Hispanic and rural residents, the group conducted a series of interviews and focus groups.
Health
Canada Opens Border To Non-Essential Travelers, But It’s Complicated
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While Canada has taken a major step in reopening its border, the U.S. has not yet offered the same welcome to Canadian travelers.
Environment
Endangered Birds Spark Debate Along Lake Ontario
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“I mean, they’re adorable, but unfortunately… these two tiny birds [could] cause the livelihoods and the property values of a lot of people.”
Crime and Justice
Assembly Could Conclude Impeachment Investigations in ‘Weeks’
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“You want to make sure things are right, but also done in an expeditious manner. And, you know, I believe that this is going to be dealt with in weeks.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Attorney: My Client Was ‘Ambushed’ By Attorney General’s Sexual Harassment Report
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“There has been no open-minded fact-finding in this case.”
binghamton
Cuomo Accuser Speaks Publicly For First Time
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“It was the right thing to do. The governor needs to be held accountable.”
App NEWS
Melissa DeRosa, Top Aide To Governor Cuomo, Resigns From Role
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“What we need to do the soonest is to get Cuomo out of power because of the way he uses it, like a weapon.”
Crime and Justice
Sheriff Confirms Investigation Into “Executive Assistant #1” Allegation Against Cuomo
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“We will cooperate fully with the Albany sheriff and turn over all evidence related to this complainant.”
App NEWS
‘A Complete Surprise’: State Health Department Has No Reopening Guidance For New York Schools
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“There is an urgent need for timely advice and supervision flowing from the State Department of Health to local and school officials.”
Arts & Culture
Despite An Increase In COVID Cases, New York’s Fair Will Open As Planned
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The fair reserves its right to pivot, if increasing numbers force new regulations to avoid spread of the coronavirus.
App NEWS
New York Assembly’s Impeachment Inquiry Nears Completion
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“I think it’s extremely realistic for the committee to be considering articles of impeachment by early September. And then the Assembly would have a vote.”
Crime and Justice
Pressure Mounts On Governor Cuomo To Resign
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“I will not be distracted from that job. We have a lot do to. We still have to manage the Covid beast. It is not dead yet. It is not over.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Responds To Attorney General’s Harassment Report, Calls It The Result Of Bias
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“The Governor’s conduct in this regard is unremarkable: Democratic and Republican politicians, male and female alike, use handshakes, hugs, and kisses to connect with others.”
Crime and Justice
President Biden, New York Senators Call On Cuomo To Resign
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“No elected official is above the law. The people of New York deserve better leadership in the governor’s office. We continue to believe that the Governor should resign.”
Crime and Justice
In Light Of The AG’s Report, Will Cuomo Be Impeached?
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Democrats will decide whether to move forward with impeachment charges against the governor. They’ve been building their own report to determine whether that’s the right move.
Government
Cuomo: New York Needs Stronger Vaccination Policy
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“I wore a mask for year, it’s not the biggest deal in the world. I could get this delta variant, and I could spread the delta variant. So, better safe than sorry, I’m going to wear a mask.”
Economy
Short Handed Employers Hesitant Over Vaccine Mandates
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“They want to have safety in their workforce, they want to provide a safe environment for their customers, but they also want to be adequately staffed.”
App NEWS
New York Senator Works To Increase SNAP Benefits For College Students
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“Students who are parents prioritize feeding their children over getting their own meal in order to make their tuition payments.”
App NEWS
Child Victims Act Lawsuit Window Ends August 13
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Survivors say it’s not too late to file a claim, but some would like another legal window sometime in the near future.
Government
New York Public Health Law Prompts Changes At Summer Camps
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“Parents can rest assured that sending their child to camp will not mean sending them away from expert mental health care should they need it.”
Government
Despite Public Support, Watertown Bans Marijuana Dispensaries
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“It’s just crazy. It’s here. It’s already here. People are already smoking it. Let us just go and get a legal substance from a safe provider.”
Crime and Justice
New York Secures $1.1 Billion Settlement From Opioid Distributors
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“We’re holding them accountable and delivering more than $1 billion more into New York communities ravaged by opioids for treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.”
App NEWS
Senior Advocacy Group Presses New York For Caregiver Tax Credit
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By age group, Generation X caregivers spent the most money, at more than $8500.00 in out of pocket expenses, while Generation Z and Millennials spent a larger share of their total household income.
Government
Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Cross Canadian border Starting In August
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Children younger than 12 will be allowed to enter Canada with their parents or guardians if they follow public health guidelines.
Government
Not All Of New York’s Reforms Benefit Voters, Advocate Says
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“We don’t love all of them, truthfully.”
Economy
GlobalFoundries Announces Further Expansion in Saratoga County
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“Why is this so important? Because whether you know it or not, almost every device, every machine you own, depends on a chip.”
App NEWS
Why Rep. Zeldin, Now Running for Governor, Says He Voted Against The 2020 Election Results
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Zeldin was one of four Republican members of Congress from New York who voted against certifying the results in Pennsylvania and Arizona.
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Army Golden Knights Glad To Be Back In The Sky At Binghamton Airshow
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“Last year we had a lot of downtime, literally.”
Economy
Visitors Return To Theme Parks By The Thousands, But Finding Good Help Is Hard
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“The market certainly is much tighter than it has been in the past. There’s no doubt about it.”
Probe Into Alleged Sexual Harassment By New York’s Governor Could Be Near Its End
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Cuomo denies the charges, and when he was first accused in late winter apologized if his actions had been misinterpreted.
News
Despite Fundraising Gap, Astorino’s Run For New York Governor Pushes On
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“My case is gonna be made with 3 million registered Republicans who are gonna decide who they feel is their most electable, conservative Republican to take on the Democratic machine.”
Government
Extra Monthly Checks Heading To Millions Of New Yorkers
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“It’s going to have an enormous impact within this community just helping families make ends meet.”
App NEWS
Partners Celebrate Milestone In Sturgeon Restoration Effort
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Sturgeon are native to Lake Ontario and the Genesee River, but habitat loss and overfishing decimated the population, causing it to dwindle to almost nothing by the early 1900s.
Crime and Justice
Critics Of New York Ethics Panel Not Giving Up
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“JCOPE was set up in a way to fail.”
App NEWS
Report: Cuomo To Be Questioned Saturday On Sexual Harassment Claims
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“I can’t tell you how eager I am to tell my side of the story and the time will come.”
Education
SUNY Can’t Mandate COVID Vaccines Until They’re Fully Approved By FDA
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SUNY is pushing vaccine awareness campaigns and encouraging students and faculty to use vaccine clinics on campus.
Government
Governor Defends, Explains New York’s Undercount Of COVID Deaths
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The AP finds that other states, including Pennsylvania, report death numbers that mirror the CDC numbers, and count all cases where COVID is either the cause of death or a contributing factor.
News
New York Governor, Mayoral Candidate Hold Unity Event
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Governor Cuomo, who has an antagonistic relationship with the left of his party, says he and Eric Adams come from the “same political philosophy.”
Crime and Justice
Abuse Allegation Against Buffalo Auxiliary Bishop Stems From Confirmation Ceremony
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The Diocese has acknowledged more than 100 of its priests as being credibly accused of abuse. Nine are currently on leave pending investigations.
App NEWS
Environmental Advocates Call for Changes To Proposed Federal Climate Legislation
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“We would like him to remove all dirty fossil fuel solutions, including, for example, the combined heat and power plants, which run on fracked gas. That, under Mr. Tonko’s definition, is clean energy,”
App NEWS
Van De Water To Run For Congress Again After 2020 Defeat
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Although the Congressional maps for 2022 aren’t determined yet, 2020 candidate Kyle Van De Water says he is running again.
Government
New York Lawmakers Criticize Selection Of Chick-fil-A For New Thruway Dining Options
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“When the state is engaged in a contract with an organization that has a history of discrimination, that’s inappropriate.”
Government
Senate Ethics Hearing Delayed Due to Open Meetings Law Concerns
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“There was a concern that was brought to our attention. About whether or not Open Meetings Law applies to hearings.”
Government
Effort Underway To Make Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent
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“Sixty-three percent of Earned Income Tax Credit recipients spent some, or all of their payment on paying down debt.”
News
After Online Public Hearings, Redistricting Commission Will Redraw Congressional Boundaries
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The call for public input is a departure from previous redistricting commissions, which have operated largely in secret.
Education
Federal Probe Into Indian Boarding School Grave Sites Seeks To Bring Healing
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“We must shed light on the unspoken traumas of the past. No matter how hard it will be.”
Health
Common Ground Health Report Reveals Racism At Center Of Public Health Crisis
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Black people in the Finger Lakes region face stark health disparities as a result of racism and the way it manifests, a problem magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
abuse
An Uncertain Future For The Adult Survivors Act
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The Adult Survivors Act would create a one-year look back window for cases of adult sexual abuse. That’s similar to the Child Victims Act, legislation passed in 2019 targeted at victims of child sex abuse.
Energy
Within A Few Years, Renewable Energy In New York Could Hit 50%
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New York state aims to have 70% of electricity used, coming from renewable resources by 2030.
Crime and Justice
New York, Other States Announce $4.5B Settlement With Purdue Pharma
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About $4.3 billion will be distributed to nearly every state in the nation to help fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs; New York will get $200 million.
An Appeals Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani’s Ability To Practice Law In D.C.
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The suspension by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and a New York state appellate court stems from Rudy Giuliani’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
15 States Drop Opposition To Controversial Purdue Pharma Oxycontin Bankruptcy
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New York is among the states agreeing to end the fight to halt a controversial Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan. The deal shelters members of the Sackler family from opioid lawsuits.
News
New York Thruway Service Area Renovations Begin July 29
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On July 29, ten service areas will close to start work on the first phase of the project.
Government
Republican Congress Member Unworried By Trump ‘Nonsense,’ Calls Pelosi’s Insurrection Committee ‘A Mess’
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Former President Donald Trump told the Onondaga County Conservative Party last month, that he’ll help campaign for a challenger against Katko.
Crime and Justice
New York Attorney General, Local Law Enforcement Take Down Two Major Drug Rings
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This comes as opioid overdoses and gun violence surge across the state.
Crime and Justice
Critics: New York Doesn’t Need Another State of Emergency
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“Review some of the soft-on-crime pieces of legislation that have been passed in the last few years. I think the combination of all of those policies is having a big effect on this increase in violent crime.”
App NEWS
Senate Majority Leader Calls For Unilateral Opening Of Border With Canada
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On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that fully vaccinated Canadians returning to the country from the U.S. would no longer need to quarantine.
Government
As Gun Violence Intensifies, New York Congress Member Wants To Roll Back Firearm Regs
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Claudia Tenney is among 168 other members of the House of Representatives in presenting a brief to the Supreme Court pushing for loosened restrictions on who can receive a concealed carry permit.
Government
New York Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis, Outlines Plan to Address Crime
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“Gun Violence is not only taking a human toll. It’s taking an economic toll. So we have no choice but to address it. It’s the right thing to do.”
App NEWS
New York Republicans Seek Resurgence Through Cross-Party Appeal, ‘New Generation of Leaders’
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“It’s running on a common sense agenda that can bring people together of all party affiliations. We know we can’t run with some right-wing agenda that has any sort of extreme tendencies.”
Ticks Suck. Here’s A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites
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With more ticks carrying disease than ever, here’s what you need to know about which ticks to watch out for and what to do if you get bitten.
App NEWS
‘Honesty Was In Short Supply’: New York Trial Starts With Arguments Against Opioid Makers
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Opening statements began Tuesday in a landmark opioid trial against pharmaceutical companies who are being sued by the state of New York.
Education
Groups Partner With State to Expand High-Speed Internet Access to Affordable Housing
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“This initiative will help create affordable connected homes that equip residents with the tools necessary to thrive in the modern world.”
News
Lee Zeldin Becomes Presumptive GOP Gubernatorial Nominee
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“I think we’re the favorite, I think it’s early in the game. To take an analogy, I think it’s in the second inning, it’s good to be up a couple runs in the second inning.”
Wall Street Bosses Want Their Workers Back. That’s Good For The King Of Falafel
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Wall Street executives are pushing vaccinated workers to return to work, and that’s good news for vendors and other small businesses in New York that depend on workers from finance.
Government
COVID-Related Hospitalizations Drop To New Low In New York State
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The 7-day average COVID-19 positivity rate for the Finger Lakes region is now down to .40%.
App NEWS
Summer Camp Teaches Social Skills That Remote Learning Could Never Offer
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Socializing can be challenging for children with Autism, it’s especially hard during a pandemic. But a summer program aims to help.
Government
New York Bill That Creates Opioid Settlement Lockbox On Governor’s Desk
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A bill before Gov. Andrew Cuomo would create a lockbox for anticipated opioid drug manufacturer settlement funds.
App NEWS
Lake Ontario Experiencing Driest Season Since 1966
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“We have built everything up that we could possible do to be resilient against high water and now we are finding ourselves on the extreme opposite.”
App NEWS
New York Governor Signs Gender Recognition Law
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Under the law, New Yorkers who want to change their gender listed on an official identification, no longer needs a doctor’s permission or present medical evidence to obtain those changes.
New York Court Suspends Giuliani From Practicing Law Over 2020 Vote Fraud Claims
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The court’s decision states that Rudy Giuliani’s conduct as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump during the election and in the aftermath “threatens the public interest.”
Government
Fiscal Watchdog Seeks COVID-19 Data From State Health Department
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They seek a detailed list of data about the deaths of New Yorkers from COVID-19, including those tracked by the date, county and ZIP code, as well as confirmed cases of coronavirus by age group, race, and ethnicity.
App NEWS
Governor Cuomo’s Emergency Pandemic Powers End Today
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“The emergency is over. It will not be renewed.”
News
What Happened: 2021 Primary Night Roundup
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New York saw a few major upsets Tuesday, with some new faces expected to lead at least two of the state’s major cities starting next year.
New York City Narrows The Democratic Field For Mayor With Eric Adams Taking The Lead
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams took the lead in New York City’s mayoral primary race Tuesday while former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang conceded.
Harlem Globetrotters To The NBA: ‘Don’t Get It Twisted’ Make Us A Pro Franchise ‘Now’
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In an open letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the Harlem Globetrotters demanded the team join the league as a franchise.
Environment
November Ballot Question Will Determine Right to Clean Air and Water
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“Voters are going to be asked a simple question. Should we add to New York state’s bill of rights, the right to clean air, clean water and a healthful environment?”
New Yorkers Head To The Polls In A Heated Mayoral Race. Here’s What’s At Stake
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The term-limited Mayor Bill de Blasio is exiting after eight years in office, leaving the door of Gracie Mansion wide open for a newcomer. The race is tight, and the field is diverse.
Economy
Senator Gillibrand Pushes For New Union Protections
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“The best way to get our economy back and to rebuild our middle class is to support our unions and our workers.”
Education
Experts Discuss Controversy Around Critical Race Theory
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The theory — which explores narratives of American History from all perspectives — has been a common practice in higher education for decades.
Government
New York Lawmakers Discuss Mental Health And Addiction
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Members of the Assembly held an hours-long meeting, speaking with stakeholders in the healthcare industry on what can be done to save the lives of people dealing with addiction and mental illness.
New York’s GOP Settling In On Zeldin To Challenge Cuomo For Governor
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Republicans, who have not won a statewide election in nearly 20 years, are energized by the multiple scandals that are weakening current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Health
New York’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Falls Below .30%
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The infection rate for the Finger Lakes region is .54%. That is the second highest rate in the state, behind the North Country, but the positivity rate for all regions of the state is well below 1%.
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Ready For A Post-Pandemic life? Your Dog May Be Dreading It
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Experts warn that separation anxiety is a real possibility for pets who got used to having their people around all the time. There is a type of training that helps, but it requires time and patience.
News
Cuomo’s Woes Give GOP New Hope
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Republicans, who have not won a statewide election in nearly 20 years, are energized by the multiple scandals that are weakening current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Lawmakers, Advocates Urge New York’s Governor To Sign Child Poverty Reduction Act
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“This isn’t rocket science. It’s public policies that are the biggest lever to lift families out of poverty.”
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Experts Urge Caution During Deadly Driving Season For Teens
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Research from AAA shows that from 2010-2019 in New York state, 196 people were killed in crashes involving teens between those dates.
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Poll Shows A Job Rating Drop For PA’s Governor And Support For Controversial Voting Law Changes
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“If you add in the fact that we have had this crisis, and the governor has taken some heat for it, and the fact that people aren’t feeling better economically, I think that all comes together to produce these lower ratings.”
Government
With COVID-19 Waning, Cuomo Retains Emergency Powers
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Not everyone can immediately go back to normal. Unvaccinated New Yorkers still need to wear masks in public and practice safe social distancing.
How A Former New York Principal Tries To Make Congress Work For His Community
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Freshman New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins a class of younger Black lawmakers working to broaden representation and progressive power in Congress, as well as in the Democratic Party.
News
A Little Known Connection Between Upstate And The First Juneteenth
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“Hard to believe its 2021, and no marker has even been erected and that’s one reason so few people know about his story and his significance in history.”
Environment
‘Left At The Altar’: New York Climate Activists Lament Unapproved Bills
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The Students for Solar Act passed with unanimous support in the state Senate, but never reached the floor of the Assembly for a vote.
Crime and Justice
Wegmans Says Customers’ Personal Data May Have Been Exposed
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Wegmans recently notified customers that two databases used for the company’s internal business purposes were inadvertently left open to potential outside access.
Ursula Burns’ Memoir Chronicles Her Journey From New York Tenements To Xerox CEO
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Burns began at Xerox as an intern and worked her way up through the ranks for almost three decades before being named CEO.
Uncategorized
Lifting COVID Restrictions Opens The Upstate Economy
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The good news is that the local economy is improving and more tourists are coming to town. The bad news is there is a shortage of workers to staff businesses and serve those tourists.
Crime and Justice
After GOP Senators Block Insurrection Commission, New York Republican Says ‘It’s Not Over Yet’
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Five people were killed, including three law enforcement officers, in a riot at the Capitol, following a rally for then-President Trump. More than a hundred officers were injured.
Economy
New Phase Of “I LOVE NY” Campaign Features Upstate Communities Dependent On Tourism
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The tourism industry claims 70% of a $900 million industry in central New York, was lost in the past year.
Government
Governor Cuomo Celebrates COVID-19 Milestone By Lifting More Mandates
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New York is still in the process of reopening from the months-long mandatory lock downs, and Governor Cuomo says there are still dangerous variants of the virus that are spreading in other parts of the world.
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Cuomo: New York State Fair To Open At 100% Capacity This Summer
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In May, the governor announced the fair would be open at 50% capacity, but with record low infection rates and an almost 70% vaccination rate, Cuomo said it’s time to open the gates all the way.
Government
Cuomo Says New York One Step Closer to Vaccination Milestone
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Rates in some low-income urban and rural areas are as low as 38.8%. The governor says local governments need to focus on those areas and give it “one more push.”
Crime and Justice
Clergy Abuse Victims Want Speedier Action; Rochester Diocese Proposes $35 Million Settlement
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The Diocese said the proposed settlement would be “a significant step forward” to compensate survivors of sexual abuse who have filed claims in the bankruptcy case.
News
Public Meetings This Week On Low Water Levels On Lake Ontario
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The last 12 months over Lake Ontario have been the driest since 1966, according to the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board.
Government
New York In Tie For The Lowest COVID-19 Infection Rate In The U.S.
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“New York’s COVID-19 numbers continue to hit record lows and New Yorkers are ready to return to normal.”
News
Afghans Who Aided US Troops Plea For The Evacuation Of Their Families
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The United States is withdrawing from Afghanistan after 20 years since invading after Sept. 11, 2001. Local Afghans who assisted American troops are pleading for the U.S. to evacuate their families.
‘Crazy Worms’ Threaten New York’s Trees — And (Gasp!) Our Maple Syrup
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The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person’s hand. They also lose their tail — on purpose.
Government
New York Legislature Adjourns, Leaves Unfinished Business
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In a statement, Senator Stewart-Cousins said talks continue on some issues and the Senate would return to act on them if “necessary”.
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New York’s Legislative Session Draws To A Quieter Close
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For the second year in a row, the New York State Capitol has been off limits to visitors, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, facing multiple scandals, is largely isolated from the negotiations.
Government
Southwest Airlines Flies Out Of Syracuse This Fall: ‘This Is A Game Changer’
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“When airlines start coming to your community, that’s a sign the economic trajectory is going in the right direction.”
Little Lady Liberty: France Is Sending New York A Second, Smaller Statue Of Liberty
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France is sending a mini Statue of Liberty to the U.S. It will stand across from the original Lady Liberty through the Independence Day holiday before being transported to the French Embassy in D.C.
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Man Arrested For Threats Made Against Rep. Reed Last Year
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The FBI and Corning Police arrested Jack Kahabka, 21, Thursday and charged him with felony counts of making terroristic threats and criminal mischief.
Government
‘Alcohol-To-Go’ Stopped In The New York State Legislature
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Restaurants and tavern owners say it’s been a lifeline and allowed them to increase sales and add staff as they struggle to come back from pandemic shutdowns.
Crime and Justice
New York Legislature To Act On Some (But Not All) Criminal Justice Measures
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“If we were talking about very specific crimes, non-violent crimes, first offender type crimes, that’s something that I could consider. But we’re not talking about that. We’re talking about all crimes.”
Economy
New State Grant Program To Help Struggling Small Businesses In New York
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“Business owners have seen their work and their dreams just disappear. I don’t know how many thousands of businesses have closed permanently, but it’s thousands, and that’s just a tragedy.”
Health
Baseball Hall Of Fame Hosts In-Person Ceremony Sept. 8
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The limited ticket event will honor Class of 2020 inductees Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons after the coronavirus pandemic scrapped last year’s ceremony for the first time since 1960.
Government
New York Lawmakers Approve More Monitoring Of Contaminants In Drinking Water
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“We all take water for granted. We bathe in it. We cook with it. We drink it. It’s not until something goes wrong with the water that we realize how dependent we are on it.”
Crime and Justice
Advocates Demand Assembly Action On The Adult Survivors Act
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“With a 62 to nothing vote in the senate just last week, I don’t know what else they need to know or learn about the bill, I think they just need to bring it to the floor.”
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Astorino: Parents, School Administrators Should ‘Show Civil Disobedience’ on Masks
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“We need school districts and superintendents to marry civil disobedience with common sense. And that is no masks for the rest of the year.”
Dunkirk unveils 7 Possible Re-uses For Former NRG Power Plant
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Originally known as the Niagara Mohawk Power Plant, the facility operated from the 1950s until 2015. Decommissioning began last year.
Education
Finger Lakes Community College Breaks Ground On Nursing School Expansion
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The expansion will increase enrollment in FLCC’s registered nursing program by 60% and it will also allow that college to add a licensed practical nursing program.
Economy
Jobs Report Sparks Confusion Over New York’s Labor Shortage
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“If you have a shortage of something, it’s because the price is too low. So, if you have a shortage of labor, maybe you should consider paying them more”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo’s Court Nominees Approved, But Faced Scrutiny From Left And Right
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Some state senators felt the court needed more public defenders and civil rights lawyers in the wake of racial injustice in the state’s criminal justice system.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers Reach Deal On Criminal Justice Measures
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The two bills would, respectively, allow people who’ve served their full sentence to have records sealed in most cases, and reduce the likelihood that technical parole violations will land them back in prison.
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In Corning, Faith Groups Demand Reed Support Sanctions Against Israel
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“When I got my [citizenship], I swear to protect this country but I have the right, too, to ask my government, or my Congressman, or my president, where is my tax money going?”
News
Haudenosaunee Boarding School Survivors Seek Justice
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Hundreds of Native American children’s remains were recently found in a mass grave at a residential school site in Canada. The U.S. also sent Native children to such schools and local Haudenosaunee people are still seeking justice.