New York Admits Defrauding FEMA Out Of Millions After Superstorm Sandy
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The city sought reimbursement for vehicles it said were damaged by Sandy. But many of them were already “junk” years before the storm, according to a settlement.
binghamton
Schumer Calls For Reauthorization Of Funding For Some Finger Lakes Attractions
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Senator Chuck Schumer was in the Finger Lakes region Monday, urging members of the House to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Schumer says it provides critical funding that protects water resources and historical sites in every county across the U.S.
Economy
Schumer Pushes Mohawk Valley As Federal Quantum Computing Site
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wants the Mohawk Valley to be at the center of one of the next big things in the world of technology: quantum computing. And researchers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Rome Labs are already working on it.
binghamton
Schumer: Police Need New Tools, Not A National Emergency Nor A Wall
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During a stop in Elmira, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted lawsuits challenging the President’s declaration of a national emergency will be successful.
Ex-New-York-Congressman Finishes Prison Term
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The New York congressman was sentenced to 21 months after he sent an explicit photo of himself to a 15-year-old girl.
courts
Doctors: Malpractice Rule Change Would Drive Up Patient Costs
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Some doctors want to stop the state Supreme Court from changing a rule tied to medical malpractice lawsuits. They say the plan would drive up costs for medical practices and patients alike.
Government
Finger Lakes Region One Step Closer To A National Designation
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Legislation that would start the process of designating the Finger Lakes region a National Heritage Area has passed the U.S. Senate.
Siena Poll Explores Whether New Yorkers Support Citizen Question In Next US Census
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A newly-released Siena poll of more than 770 New Yorkers suggests most folks want to ensure all New Yorkers are counted in the 2020 US Census. But they are divided over one potential question that could get asked: are you a US citizen?
Food and Farms
With Backlog Affecting New York Brewers, Schumer Urges Action
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A backlog on the federal level is hurting local brewers. Sen. Chuck Schumer brought that message to Rochester’s Genesee Brewery on Monday. Schumer said brewers are heavily regulated and must file applications with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in order to release new flavors, update labels or change the size of a bottle.
Government
Schumer Wants Tougher Action Against Online Blackmailers
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Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on lawmakers to make online predator blackmailing a federal crime. That’s when someone steals your personal information online and threatens you with it.