Schumer Says Train Derailment ‘Could Have Been Much Worse’
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“This isn’t the first time a terrifying train derailment has happened in New York, and we need a full-scale investigation ASAP.”
In PA, Trump To Say Pandemic Shows Merit Of ‘America First’ Mantra
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President Trump is traveling to a medical supply distributor, where he will make the case that the coronavirus pandemic shows the danger in having supply chains spread around the world.
Economy
Oil And Gas Companies Asked, Then Received Changes To Fed Coronavirus Stimulus Program
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Help with refinancing debt could help shale companies in PA
App NEWS
From Conference Calls To Zoom, Local Governments Employ Range Of Technologies For Public Meetings
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Digital divide remains a major challenge in some parts of Pennsylvania
Schumer, Gillibrand Want To Federalize Medical Supply Chain, Increase Production
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Democrats backing the bill say the White House has not fully utilized the power of the federal government, which has left hospitals and health care workers shorted in many places.
Government
Brindisi: Tax increases And Layoffs Possible If Local Government Don’t Get Federal Aid
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“Without aid from Washington, we’re going to see higher taxes on the local level, and cuts in services as well as laying off teachers, cops, firefighters.”
Education
Schools In New York Will Remain Closed Through June
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“We’re going to have the schools closed for the rest of the year. We’re going to continue the distance learning programs.”
App NEWS
GOP Congressman Wants Financial Aid For County Governments In Next Stimulus Bill
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Congressman John Katko and North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) were appointed to the White House task force for reopening the economy.
App NEWS
Gillibrand Says Next Federal Stimulus Bill Should Prioritize People With Disabilities
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Supporters say the public health emergency from COVID-19 has exposed a “pre-existing scarcity” of medical treatment, and available resources for those with disabilities.
Reed: 4th Federal Stimulus Phase Must Include Protected Local Government Aid
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Congressman Tom Reed wants that deal to include provisions that ensure local governments get needed aid with no interference by the state.
Partial Supreme Court Win For New York Gun Regulation Could Be Short-Lived
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The justices threw out as moot a challenge to New York City’s strict gun regulations, but gun-safety advocates worry that gains in the states may be taken away by a conservative court majority.
App NEWS
Brindisi: New York Should Get A Bigger Share Of PPP Funds
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“With the amount of unemployment we’ve seen in New York, and the number of COVID cases we’ve had, New York should be at the front of the list”
New York Cancels Primary Election, Angering Sanders Supporters
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State elections officials canceled New York’s Democratic presidential primary amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a move that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders strongly oppose.
Government
At Virtual Town Hall, Gillibrand Agrees States, Cities Need More Federal Funds
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“I’ve talked to our mayors all across New York, and a lot of them are now deciding whether they’re going to lay off police officers and firefighters.”
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.
Gillibrand: Hospitals To Get Federal Boost, But Farms And Local Gov’t Must Wait
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“I would just urge New Yorkers to keep being heard, making sure their concerns are being met.”
Food and Farms
New York Farm Bureau Hopeful USDA Emergency Aid Will Provide Relief For Farmers
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“It’s an important support to make sure we have a viable food system and that farmers can still farm.”
Government
Pandemic Having Significant Effect On Census; New York has $880B at stake
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The U.S. census, that constitutionally mandated once-a-decade count of every resident, is still being conducted this year, but it’s not going according to plan.
FACT CHECK: Trump Doesn’t Have The Authority To Order New York To ‘Reopen’
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The president claimed “total” authority, per unnamed constitutional provisions. Experts remind him he is not a king, and cite Articles I, II, III; the 10th Amendment; and the Founding Fathers.
States Unite On Reopening Economies: ‘Science — Not Politics — Will Guide’ Decisions
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“Any plan to reopen society MUST be driven by data and experts,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, which is forming a regional coalition of states. California will work with Oregon and Washington.
Doctors Seek Physical, Financial Protections While Battling COVID-19
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If passed on Capitol Hill, the proposal would provide numerous safeguards for those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Pandemic Puts New York’s College Towns At Risk Of Losing Population, Funding
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Binghamton University student Dino Nicolari decided to stay at his off-campus apartment. “I really have trouble working at home.”
New York City Has Contingency Plan For Temporary Burials Of COVID-19 Dead
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Officials are struggling to handle the high number of people who have died from the disease. So many have died that the city is considering temporary burial at a public cemetery on Hart Island.
Environment
Can Air Pollution Make Coronavirus Worse? Scientists Say Yes
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“I think that we would have a less severe outbreak if we had lower levels of air pollution.”
New York Sees ‘Highest Single Increase’ In Deaths From Coronavirus
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The state had 562 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours. In a bit of “good news,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 1,452 coronavirus patients have been discharged from hospitals in the past day.
Featured in Category
Brindisi, Katko Urge Immediate Release Of Federal Stimulus Funds To Hospitals
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“It’s absolutely crucial that we get this money to people now, for the hospitals now, and for people on the frontlines now, that being individuals.”
Environment
After Delay Over Water Levels, Shipping Season Opens On Lake Ontario
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“We were able to contribute to lake levels being fairly stable through the month of March compared with historic records.”
Environment
COVID-19 Prompts EPA To Relax Enforcement, But State And Local Governments Do Most Of The Oversight
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Federal agency said new policy doesn’t mean facilities can exceed allowed pollution limits
FACT CHECK: New York Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As ‘Ignorant’ And ‘Uninformed’
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The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president’s view was “incorrect and grossly uninformed.”
‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ To Militarize U.S.-Canada Border Over COVID-19
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America’s longest undefended border totals around 4,400 miles and hasn’t been militarized since after the American Civil War.
App NEWS
Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver To Continue Some Mariner East Work
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Company says state has allowed some work to continue.
New York’s Governor Takes The Spotlight In Coronavirus Response
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Cuomo is known as a “take-no-prisoners kind of guy.” He’s been getting praise even from some critics for his daily briefings and decisive actions as New York becomes the hardest hit state in the U.S.
App NEWS
Cuomo Calls On President To Mobilize American Industry; Considers Mail-In Ballots
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“The federal government should order factories to manufacture masks, gowns, ventilators. The essential medical equipment that’s going to make a difference between life and death.”
Government
Richard Hanna Remembered Not Just For What He Did, But How He Did It
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“Richard fit the profile of the Republican Party as it existed in the 60s, 70s, and somewhat into the 80s in New York, which was a much more moderate party than it presently is.”
Economy
Gillibrand Bill Claws Back Tax Benefits for Companies That Send Jobs Overseas
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“It’s time to hold corporations accountable when they work against the interests of hard-working Americans.”
Economy
Former Congressman and Corning CEO Amo Houghton Dies
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Amo Houghton, the former Congressman who also had led Corning Incorporated for a number of years, has died at the age of 93.
McConnell Condemns Schumer’s Comments Targeting Supreme Court Justices
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., acknowledged he should not have used the words he did about Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh when he addressed abortion-rights activists at the high court on Wednesday.
Schumer Remarks Draw Rebuke From Chief Justice
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Lawyers for the Center for Reproductive Rights and Louisiana faced a hot bench Wednesday in a case critical to abortion rights in the U.S. But the Chief Justice – a key vote – did not tip his hand.
Government
Federal Legislation Would Allow Lawsuits Over Lake Ontario Flooding
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“You get double speak. You get half justifications for things, and we’re not getting action from them. So today, the gloves come off.”
App NEWS
Feds End Pilot Programs In New York Testing A Redesigned Medicaid
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Local programs that are testing a new model of medical care have been showing some promising signs. But a Trump administration decision means they will lose their federal support at the end of this month.
Ithaca Watches As PA Nonprofit Opens Nation’s First Supervised Injection Site
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“I think this will have broad ramifications. There are places around the country including Seattle, Boston, Denver, New York, where people have been closely watching these developments.”
App NEWS
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.”
App NEWS
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.”
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.
App NEWS
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.”
Government
New York Governor Meets With The President Over Trusted Traveler Programs
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Cuomo says it’s likely the federal government’s decision was political “retaliation and reprisal” for New York’s law to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses.
Addiction
Gillibrand Seeks Federal Grant Funds For Addiction Services
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing a bill to fund community support programs for people who have substance use disorders, and their families.
Government
Schumer: Feds Should Force Gun Sellers To Register Parts Used To Make ‘Ghost Guns’
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“Any law-abiding citizen has the right to have a gun. That’s okay. But 98% of Americans believe felons shouldn’t buy guns, but they can get around the law.”
New York Governor Urged To Maintain State Aid To Towns With Video Lottery Terminals
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Facing a projected $6 billion budget deficit and an April 1 budget deadline, the Cuomo administration is proposing the elimination of $6.9 million in state aid for municipalities where video lottery terminals are played.
New York State To Sue Trump Administration Over Trusted Traveler Restrictions
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to challenge Homeland Security’s attempt to suspend enrollment in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs for New Yorkers over access to state motor vehicle records.
App NEWS
Feds Lower Coal Mine Cleanup Funds For PA
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Pennsylvania is getting less money from the federal government this year to clean up its old abandoned mines.
App NEWS
Revitalization Focus Of Oneonta Mayor’s State Of The City Address
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“We live in a fast-changing world, and communities unable to reinvent are left behind.”
App NEWS
Staying Bi-Partisan On A Highly Political Night
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“Our country needs it. I mean people are sick of the divisiveness on both sides.”
New York’s Erie Canal As A Model Of How To Build Big Projects Again
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The federal government said no. But New Yorkers rallied anyway and got the job done.
Government
Canvassers Count Homeless In Central New York
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The point-in-time count is done every year and is a requirement for some federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Government
New York Republican Serves On Trump Impeachment Defense Team
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“I am proud to stand up for the Constitution, my constituents in New York’s 21st District, and the American people’s vote.”
Government
Challenges, Including Issues Surrounding Citizenship, Face Organizers Promoting 2020 Census
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“What it has done though, is galvanize this group of community groups to go out and make sure people don’t let that fear stop them from being recognized and counted.”
Who Are The Impeachment Managers? Among Them Are Two New Yorkers
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi named seven Democratic lawmakers who will present the House’s case in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.
Crime and Justice
Friends Want Leniency, But Chris Collins’ Ex-Constituents Want An Example Made
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The approximately 170 letters filed in U.S. District Court this week paint very different pictures of disgraced former Congressman Chis Collins.
App NEWS
New Food Stamp Rule Could Increase Demand On Local Food Pantries
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“Many of them are already accessing the emergency food network, so they’re turning to their local food pantry or soup kitchen just to make ends meet.”
Energy
Trump Wants To Roll Back Environmental Reviews Of Major Projects Like Pipelines
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“What will change is the unchecked power of just a handful of opponents to delay or block development of critical infrastructure projects that benefit the greater good.”
Trump Seeks Environmental Rules Changes, New York Critics Say It Compromises Public Health
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Critics of his proposed changes say they would favor corporate interests over public health, allowing the potential for air and water quality to be compromised.
News
Advocates Say Detention Of Undocumented Syracuse Man Shows Flaws In The System
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Immigration activists are holding up a Syracuse family as an example of how an aggressive immigration policy is playing out in upstate New York.
App NEWS
Freshman Democrat Backs President In War Powers Vote
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“I don’t want to restrict the administration’s hands to be able to respond to threats from a very unstable regime in Iran.”
Government
PA’s Congressional Delegation Reacts Along Party Lines To Strike On An Iranian General
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Most Republican members have said they support the move; Democrats say they’re worried about destabilizing the Middle East and concerned Trump didn’t seek congressional approval
Government
New York Among States Losing Population
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New York state continues to lose population in new census numbers along with several other states.
Government
Gillibrand: Government Should Help Low Income Parents Purchase Diapers
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“With your advocacy, you’re raising awareness. So now, more people will donate diapers, will care for this, and create support for a change in federal law, when I try to find bipartisan support for that.”
App NEWS
US-Canada Study Lake Ontario Water Management Plan
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Critics say Plan 2014 is to blame for the unprecedented water levels while others say it’s a scapegoat for the excessive rainfall in recent years, which could be related to climate change.
Crime and Justice
Pennsylvanians Gather On Capitol Steps For ‘Impeachment Eve’
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Harrisburg’s rally was one of many around the country in which people who oppose President Donald Trump turned out to celebrate his possible ouster.
App NEWS
Freshman Democrat Brindisi Will Vote In Favor Of Impeachment
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Brindisi said he believes there is sufficient evidence to move forward with a trial in the Senate.
Government
Animal Welfare Groups Welcome New Federal Anti-Cruelty Law
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A new bill recently signed into law by President Donald Trump addresses a loophole.
App NEWS
Former Congressman, Co-Defendants Settle With The Securities And Exchange Commission
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Former congressman Chris Collins, his son Cameron, and Stephen Zarsky pleaded guilty to criminal insider trading charges in October.
App NEWS
Thousands Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits In New York
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Benefits would be cut to roughly 688,000 recipients nationwide, and food advocates say benefits for thousands of New Yorkers would also be in jeopardy.
Government
In Judiciary Impeachment Hearings, PA Congressional Members Echo Party Lines
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Republicans argued Democrats aren’t respecting due process, while Democrats argued the president’s conduct is baldly unconstitutional.
New York’s Michael Bloomberg Takes New Step Toward 2020 Presidential Run
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Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday as he continues to weigh a late entrance into the Democratic presidential primary.
App NEWS
New York’s Older Smoking Age Now In Effect
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“Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death and disease, and stopping kids from beginning this dangerous addiction will really help save lives.”
Government
Brindisi Plan Targets Internet Providers, Spectrum, On Rising Costs
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“What we have found is these companies are very secretive. They don’t want to shed too much light on their business practices. But to me, sunshine is the best disinfectant.”
Featured in Category
Disabled Veterans Group Raises Concerns Over Soldiers Exposed To Burn Pits
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“They (researchers) did some biopsies on their lungs, and what they found out was, the issues have to do with toxins in their lungs from those burn pits while they were deployed,”
Energy
Trump Administration Proposes Rollbacks For Two Obama-Era Coal Pollution Rules
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Rules on coal ash ponds, wastewater from coal-fired power plants are targeted
Columnist Who Accused Trump Of Sexual Assault, Defamation Files Suit In New York
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The president accused E. Jean Carroll of “totally lying” when she said he assaulted her more than two decades ago. Now, Carroll is taking him to court for allegedly smearing her in the media.
New York Appeals Court Rules Trump Must Turn Over Tax Records
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Lawyers for President Trump say they plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially setting up an election-year decision about disclosing the president’s finances.
Environment
Given Trump Administration Policies, Ex-FERC Commissioner Says Panel Losing Focus On Climate
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Cheryl LaFleur fears regulator’s credibility is hurt by more party-line voting
Government
After Rochester Child’s Death, National Push To Regulate Grease Traps Intensifies
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In the wake of a New York child’s death, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for federal regulations on grease trap lids.
Government
Black Americans Don’t Always Respond To The Census. PA’s NAACP Hopes To Correct That
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With the 2020 census approaching, black community leaders are brushing up on the best ways to get people counted.
App NEWS
Voters Quiz Democratic Congressman For Failing To Support Impeachment Inquiry
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“What I am going to say to you tonight is I’m going to look at every piece of evidence and all the facts that come out and if and when articles of impeachment are presented to the full house, I will vote based upon the evidence that I have reviewed through this investigation.”
Government
Gillibrand Visits Military Installations In New York
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This week, one of her stops took her to Rome Lab and the Defense Finance and Accounting Services office at the Griffiss Business Park.
Government
New York’s Ban On Menthol-Flavored Vaping Products Temporarily On Hold
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The New York State Health Department has decided to put off a ban on menthol-flavored nicotine vaping products until a court case challenging an earlier ban on other flavored e-cigarettes is resolved.
Government
How A PA Congress Woman’s Balancing The Impeachment Inquiry With Her Constituents’ Concerns
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She’s a freshman lawmaker from a labor-heavy district, and she really wants her constituents to know her time is focused on committee work that has nothing to do with investigating the president.
Education
Schumer Says Loan Forgiveness Could Help Stop New York’s Teacher Shortage
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“I would say we had 20 to 30 positions that we ended up having to scrape and scour to fill, and in some cases had to find certified substitute teachers while we looked for long term solutions.”
Government
Congressman Katko: House Dems Wrong To Launch Impeachment Inquiry Now
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“To me, from an evidence standpoint, nowhere near enough to start an impeachment proceeding.”
New York Congressman Resigns, Changes Plea In Insider Trading Case
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“What is almost certain right now is that it seems like his political career, for now, is over.”
Government
Where The Region’s Congress Members Stand On Impeachment Proceedings
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Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) is the only upstate Democrat to not publicly support impeachment.
Trump To U.N. In New York: “The Future Does Not Belong To Globalists’
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Trump’s speech comes as his administration confronts foreign policy challenges in the Middle East and a growing political scandal in Washington.
Government
FEMA Administrator Discusses Disaster Relief For Lake Ontario Flooding
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Acting administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Pete Gaynor toured some of the flooding damage along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
App NEWS
Amid Trade Uncertainty, PA Sheds Manufacturing Jobs
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The head of Pennsylvania’s Manufacturer’s Association said he supports the president’s trade tactics.
Education
New York Senator Warns Of Impending Teacher Shortage
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“Loans are definitely a barrier. They are working for years, and years, and years under incredible debt.”
Government
Congressman Continues Call For Changes In Lake Ontario Management Plan
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“While there are shipping interests and energy interests and environmental interests, the human interest, specifically, the residents and business owners along the shore are first and foremost in my mind.”
News
Congressman Warns Of ‘Catastrophic Event’ During Cybersecurity Roundtable
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“I think businesses and entities don’t always pay enough attention to the cyber issues and as the threat builds and conflicts grow internationally, it’s a very serious component.”
Government
PA Gets $55.9 Million To Help People Living With Opioid Addiction
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Those funds have had a drastic effect on reducing overdose deaths and helping people with opioid use disorder to lead normal lives, said Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Jen Smith.
New York Senator Attacks $3.6 Billion Diversion From Military Projects To Border Wall
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper began notifying lawmakers which projects will be canceled in their districts. “It is a slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
climate change
Trump Visits PA Plastics Facility, Touts Petrochemical Future For Ohio Valley
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The facility is part of what industry boosters hope will be a new plastics and chemical manufacturing base in the upper Ohio Valley, but many residents here worry about the heat-trapping gases and plastic waste.
‘Serious Irregularities’ At New York Jail Where Epstein Died, Attorney General Says
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Attorney General William Barr says he was appalled by the death of Jeffrey Epstein at a New York City jail over the weekend. He blamed the correctional center for failing to”adequately secure” him.
Crime and Justice
Congressman Collins: “I Intend To Go To Trial To Clear My Name”
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A key issue in this criminal case is the U.S. Constitution’s “speech and debates” clause. That says a member of Congress can’t be challenged for something he says in Congress.
Government
Federal Watchdog Agency To Review Regulations For Lake Ontario
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The federal government’s congressional watchdog agency is taking a look at a controversial plan that helps adjust water levels on Lake Ontario.
Environment
Senator Says USDA Wrongly Halted Research Into Honeybees
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“At this time, when our bees are dying off, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has done a very quiet but very dumb thing. They’ve stopped collecting critical scientific data on honeybees.”
Government
PA Expects ‘Modest’ ACA Health Insurance Rate Increases In 2020
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People who get insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see a “modest” increase in rates for 2020.
App NEWS
PA Representatives Stick To Party Line In Mueller Hearing
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Like most of their colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, three representatives from Pennsylvania appeared to have wildly different reactions to his report, based on their party affiliation.
App NEWS
After Recent Murder-Suicide, New York Senator Calls For More Prevention Funds
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“These don’t have to be psychiatrists or neurologists, just people who generally provide health care to recognize tell-tale signs. We’ve done some of this in mental illness and it’s much improved.
binghamton
HUD Secretary Says New York’s Lead Poisoning Problem ‘Solvable’
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“We look for places we where can get rapid results, this is one of those places, because of the cooperative spirit that is here and the very well defined problem.”
News
Two PA Democrats Make Surprise Visit To Berks’ Immigrant Detention Facility
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“I’m thrilled that the people here are trying to do as best they can under the circumstances. But I think the underlying issue is, we should not be doing this.”
New York Senator Issues Warning Against Viral Russia-Based Face-Morphing App
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FaceApp’s surge in popularity has driven New York Sen. Chuck Schumer to call for a federal investigation into the St. Petersburg-developed app over potential “national security and privacy risks” to Americans.
U.S. Representatives From New York Visit The Mexican Border
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The Congress Members are heading to the border Friday to see conditions at U.S. detention camps.
App NEWS
Ithaca Common Council Issues Letter To District Attorney Over Controversial April Arrests
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“The need is it let the public know that we are deeply concerned about this issue.”
Government
Reps. Reed, Brindisi Want More Investment In Rural Broadband
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“We electrified the country in 10 years through the New Deal. We can do the same thing with rural broadband.”
Government
Unclear How ICE Raids Will Impact PA, But Advocates Say They Still Breed Fear
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Details on the raids seem to be in flux, but the New York Times and other outlets have reported they are slated for Sunday, and may target immigrants in at least 10 large cities who already have deportation orders.
Government
Congressman Praises New York’s Water Contaminant Standards, Wants Action From EPA
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Earlier this week, the state said it will set the nation’s lowest allowable level for industrial chemicals that have contaminated some communities’ drinking water.
Crime and Justice
Katko Bill Would Review Pretrial Release, Electronic Monitoring
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Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) is introducing a bill to review the pretrial release system across the country. It would focus on the monitoring practices for those on pretrial release.
Government
New York Senator Calls On Government To End Shortage Of Highly Effective Cancer Drug
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There’s a critical shortage, locally and nationally, of a drug that treats bladder cancer. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the federal government and the drug’s manufacturer to get more of it on the market.
App NEWS
‘Absolute Disappointment’ In New York Over Delay On $20 Bill Featuring Harriet Tubman
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“There’s no question that Tubman being on the $20 bill is a huge boost not only to the park in Auburn, New York, but also to central New York.”
Government
Brindisi Introduces Bill To Eliminate Automatic Pay Raises For Congress
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The House of Representatives won’t be getting a pay raise this year, after freshmen Democrats, including Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) protested to leadership. Now, Brindisi and a bipartisan group of representatives are taking it a step further.
House Committee Approves Funds For 9-11 First Responders
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The measure is expected to pass the full House. The fund established to compensate sick and dying Sept. 11 first responders in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. is nearing depletion with about 19,000 unpaid claims to address.
Government
Great Lakes Commission Could Consider Emergency Flood Control Measures
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There is word that the board of the International Joint Commission, the U.S. – Canadian agency that manages the waters shared by the two countries, may hold an emergency board meeting on Wednesday, to look at issues involving recent shoreline flooding.
Jon Stewart Blasts Lawmakers In Hearing For Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund
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Stewart, a longtime advocate for victims and first responders of the 2001 attacks, said it was “shameful” more lawmakers didn’t attend the hearing.
New York Judge Delays Review Of Alleged Census Question Cover-Up
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A federal judge in New York says he is not planning to rule on the allegations until after the Supreme Court’s likely decision this month on the fate of the census question.
binghamton
Study: Hispanics Especially At Risk Of Not Being Counted In 2020 Census
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The U.S. Census is an accounting of everyone who lives in the country. A new study from The Urban Institute, a think tank that conducts social and economic research, said the country will likely miss a lot of people, upward of 4 million of them.
agriculture
Upstate Hosts Ag Secretary; Pushed For Immigration, North American Trade Deals
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“China (has) used the American consumer and producer for many years by creating barriers to letting our products in their country, while they want to overwhelm us with their products.”
Government
Great Lakes Commissioners Survey Flooding In Rochester and Buffalo
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“Is this the new normal? Or is this just an extended flooding event, like we had in 1993 or in the 1970s?”
environment
New Jersey Sues Companies Over PFAS Contamination
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New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says the eight companies knew for decades that PFOA and PFOS used as a main component of firefighting foam would contaminate the environment.
Government
Schumer: ‘No One Deserves To Have A Robocall’
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“No one deserves to be ripped off. Whether you have a landline, a cellphone — or even me, I’m not too advanced. I have a flip phone. You still get them.”
Energy
Congressional Hearing Focuses On Struggling PA Nuclear Industry
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Experts testified before a House Science, Space, & Technology subcommittee that nuclear energy is important in limiting air pollution from the power sector, and for national security.
PA Woman’s High-Deductible Health Policy Linked To Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment
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Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she’d have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
Economy
Novelis Seeks Exclusions From Aluminum Tariffs On Canada, Which ‘Hurt’ Oswego Plant
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“It really put a hurt on us, the tariffs, making it very difficult for us to ship back and forth across the border.”
Government
Public Comment Period Open On Proposal That Makes Parts Lake Ontario A Marine Sanctuary
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This effort was spearheaded by the counties along the shore of Lake Ontario, which pushed for recognition and protection of the lake’s shipwrecks.
No ICE Arrests In Courthouses Without Judicial Warrants, New York Court Directive Says
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There is an ongoing controversy over the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in state and local courthouses, who are there to arrest immigrants appearing on unrelated cases.
App NEWS
PA Lawmakers Target Antiquated “Blue Laws”
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In 1933, some long-gone group of lawmakers decided to ban people from playing football and baseball before 2 p.m. and after 6 p.m. on Sundays.
App NEWS
Hoping To Cut Wait Times, Schumer Wants More Funding For Social Security Offices
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“They haven’t kept up with the backlog, and one other reason — this is a good reason — we’re living longer.”
App NEWS
Trump Order Could Revive Construction Of Constitution Pipeline In PA And New York
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It takes aim at states like New York that have blocked pipeline projects that would carry Marcellus Shale gas to markets in the Northeast.
App NEWS
Tompkins County Transportation Planner Says Federal Government Isn’t Doing Enough
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‘This is not money that’s used to necessarily fill in potholes. This is more to rebuild or reconstruct roads or to do larger paving projects.”
App NEWS
Schumer: Fix ‘Broken’ Veterans’ Caregiver Program
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“I’m in a situation where I’m facing brain surgery for the Parkinson’s, and back surgery for the injury that got me discharged. I had to put that all on hold to fight the mortgage company.”
App NEWS
PA Farmer’s Fight Over Definition Of Skim Milk Proceeds In Federal Court
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To sell across state lines, dairy farmer can’t call his product skim milk unless he adds vitamins A and D.
Government
For More Accurate Count, NY Advocates Say Additional $20 million Needed For 2020 Census
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“There’s definitely a lack of information, lack of knowledge about census, why it’s important, let alone, going about navigating through the system.”
ACA
Trump-Backed ACA Repeal Unwise For PA, Auditor Says
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Using data from the state Insurance Department, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that north of 1.1 million people in Pennsylvania can attribute their healthcare to the ACA.
App NEWS
Backlog Of Repairs Mounts At Women’s Rights National Historical Park In Seneca Falls
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According to the National Park Service, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park has a backlog of $5.3 million in maintenance and repairs as of fiscal year 2018.
GOP Uses Green New Deal Vote To Target New York Congress Member
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The GOP-controlled Senate will vote on a Democratic resolution led by New York freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that calls for the U.S. to reach zero net carbon emissions within 10 years.
Government
New York Senator Says Opioid Treatment Clinics Deserve Federal Funds
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Schumer called on Congress to extend funding for a comprehensive opioid and mental health care services pilot program.
App NEWS
Senator Schumer Wants To See Full Mueller Report, Questions US Attorney General As Fair Arbiter
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The Attorney General “stated, before he took office, that he didn’t believe that any president could be held guilty of obstruction of justice,” Schumer said.
Government
PA Governor Signs 6th Opioid Crisis Disaster Declaration
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The emergency designation, typically used for natural disasters like floods and earthquakes,t loosens some rules to make it easier for state agencies to help people in times of crisis.
Energy
Watchdog Group Wants A Nuclear Regulatory Commission Investigation At Three Mile Island
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The nuclear watchdog group is asking federal regulators to analyze what the group calls a “potentially dangerous and risky condition”
child care
US Sen. Casey Of PA Urges ‘Transformative’ Investment In Child Care Subsidies
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People earning 150% of their state’s median income would be asked to spend no more than 7% of their personal income on child care.
Featured in Category
New York Congressman Co-Chairs Group Of Moderate Democrats
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Freshman Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) is setting a moderate tone as he settles into his first year in Congress, joining a coalition of fellow Democrats called the Blue Dogs.
New York’s Kirsten Gillibrand: ‘I Truly Believe I Can Bring This Country Together’
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand talks about why she’s running for president and how her more conservative past will play in the crowded field of progressive Democratic candidates.
When Fentanyl Kills A User, Reed Says The Trafficker Should Face The Death Penalty
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Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has re-introduced a bill to increase penalties for people convicted of trafficking the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
binghamton
Katko Supports Some, But Not All Campaign Finance Reform Proposals
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A voting, campaign finance and ethics reform bill known as the For the People Act or H.R. 1, is scheduled to be voted on in the House of Representatives this week. Central New York Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) said he supports many parts of the bill, with one big exception.
Dick’s CEO, Others Urge Congress To Expand Gun Background Checks
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The heads of four U.S. companies are lobbying for a law requiring background checks on all gun purchases. One of them, the founder of TOMS shoes, concedes his company will lose business as a result.
Reed, Higgins Dislike Trump’s “National Emergency” But Disagree On How To Resolve It
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Two Western New York congressmen agree that the president’s declaration is inappropriate in this circumstance but they disagree on the resolution scheduled for a vote.
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.
Food and Farms
Neediest Pennsylvanians On SNAP Scrambling In Wake Of Shutdown
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Government reopened a week after the double payment. And now, nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians on food stamps have to wait until March before the next round of benefits.
New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Releases Green New Deal Outline
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The plan is massively ambitious and faces political blockades. Proponents believe it’s what’s necessary to start saving the world from the threat of climate change and to reshape the U.S. economy.
binghamton
Upstate Members of Congress React to Trump’s State of the Union
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Reps. John Katko (R-Camillus) and Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) may metaphorically sit on different sides of the aisle, but Tuesday night they sat side by side.
Featured in Category
Trial Lawyers And Doctors Clash Over Planned Medical Malpractice Rule Change
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A proposed rule change is sparking debate around medical malpractice lawsuits, pitting doctors and health systems against personal injury trial lawyers and the state Supreme Court.
Reed Co-Sponsors Legislation To Revive Fight For Equal Rights Amendment
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Advocates and lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are rallying to launch a renewed fight for the equal rights amendment in Congress.
Environment
Public Hearing Held On Feasibility Of A Public Beach Along Onondaga Lake
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Onondaga County continues taking the steps it needs to build a swimmable beach along the northern shore of Onondaga Lake. That includes a series of public meetings showcasing what it would take to create a beach along what was once called the most polluted lake in the country.
environment
Report Says EPA Refuses To Regulate Two PFAS Chemicals
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Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday slammed the reported decision of the federal government not to regulate two chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other illnesses when present in drinking water.
Elections
GOP-heavy 12th District Set For Special Election
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Voters in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District will choose a new representative earlier than expected. A special election will coincide with Pennsylvania’s primary election, May 21, after a surprise resignation. Republican Congressman Tom Marino resigned, saying he’s leaving for a job in the private sector.
Featured in Category
Federal Shutdown Slows Process For Construction Permits In PA
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The partial federal government shutdown is slowing the approval process for construction permits and several other environmental-related issues, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Government
Food Bank: Shutdown Is Hitting PA’s Prison Workers Especially Hard
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The federal government shutdown keeps going. And in central Pennsylvania, the regional food bank is continuing to distribute extra goods to furloughed workers.
For Pennsylvanians Who Need Assistance, The Lingering Shutdown Could Mean A Food Crisis
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Food assistance in the form of SNAP benefits came early this month owing to the shutdown. But in Pennsylvania, recipients are spending the benefits quickly, and there may be no new funds for February.
Government
Brindisi, Katko Introduce Legislation To Pay TSA Officers During Shutdown
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Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) and Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) have introduced legislation that would pay transportation security officers during the partial federal government shutdown. It is an example of the bipartisanship and compromise Katko, a Republican, and Brindisi, a Democrat, say is needed to end the shutdown.
Harris Wofford, Former PA Senator, Civil-Rights Activist, Dies At 92
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In a long public career, Wofford played a key role in JFK’s election, marched along side Rev. Martin Luther King, and led AmeriCorps.
March For Life Participants Say “Pro-Life” Is More Than Opposing Abortion
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New Yorkers are among those in Washington, D.C. who have traveled there to participate in the March For Life, which is held every year on or around the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion. Those attending from New York who identify themselves as “pro-life” say there is much more to that term than the abortion issue and they include that in their message.
Government
Airbnb Offers To Help Federal Employees Affected By Shutdown
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If you’re a federal employee willing to open up your home to visitors, Airbnb wants to help you make some extra cash. Any executive branch employees who share their home for three nights, anytime over the next three months will get paid an extra night from Airbnb, up to $110.
Government
Brindisi, Katko, Attend White House Talks, See A Path That Ends Shutdown
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Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) made his second appearance in two days at the White House Wednesday as negotiations continued between Democrats and President Donald Trump to reopen the federal government.
Government
Schumer Blames Shingles Vaccine Shortage On Government Shutdown
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is using the shortage of a vaccine in central New York to showcase the impact of a record long partial government shutdown.
Government
As Shutdown Enters 4th Week, Federal Workers In PA File For Unemployment
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More than 12,000 federal workers are furloughed in Pennsylvania as lawmakers in Washington struggle to figure out a way to end the longest-ever partial government shutdown.
food
PA Food Bank Boosts Services As Federal Workers Miss Paychecks
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The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is launching extra services for federal employees struggling during ongoing government shutdown furloughs.
43,000 Immigration Hearings Cancelled By Government Shutdown, Says SU Study
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The backlog of more than 800,000 immigration cases awaiting hearings, which has grown almost 50 percent under the Trump administration, is forecast to grow even larger.
binghamton
Government Shutdown Closes Taps On New Brews
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The partial federal government shutdown continues, impacting everything from airport security to national parks and food stamps. Even craft brewers are feeling the pinch.
Education
During Government Shutdown, Financial Aid Could Be Disrupted For Some College Students
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The partial government shutdown could be having an impact on some students who get federal financial aid.
Food and Farms
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Pennsylvania Farmers
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With the partial shutdown of the federal government in its third week, President Trump is, as we said, scheduled to address the nation from the Oval Office. We sent NPR’s Jeff Brady to the Pennsylvania Farm Show to find out how the shutdown is affecting people there.
Why This PA Republican Broke Ranks And Voted To Keep The Govt. Open
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NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, who broke ranks and voted with Democrats to keep the government open.
Food and Farms
Federal Shutdown May Impact Food Assistance Programs
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If the partial government shutdown continues into February, federal programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP, and the millions of people who rely on those benefits, may be impacted.
binghamton
Activists Call On Katko To Support Campaign Finance Reform
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As the new session of Congress opens in Washington, activists are continuing to keep the pressure on central New York Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus). At a rally in Syracuse Thursday, they focused on the issue of campaign finance reform.
binghamton
Brindisi Votes Against Once And Future House Speaker; Could Support Border Wall ‘In Certain Areas’
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Newly sworn-in Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) already fulfilled one campaign promise Thursday by not voting for Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the House.
Energy
NJ Attorney General: Federal Judge Erred In PennEast Pipeline Ruling
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New Jersey’s attorney general says PennEast Pipeline Co. can’t legally sue the state for access to more than 40 parcels of protected land, and argues that a federal judge was wrong to rule that the company could do so.
GOP Congressman Will Support House Rules Changes Proposed By Democrats
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When Democrats formally assume control of leadership in the House of Representatives Wednesday, they’re expected to push for passage of House rule changes. A Western New York Republican said in his weekly conference call Wednesday that he will support those changes.
Government
Experts Caution Against Planned Federal Rule Change For Employer Health Care
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The public comments period ended Friday for a proposed federal rule that would allow more employers to use health reimbursement arrangements–untaxed funds that employers could set aside for employees to use on health care expenses. Most employers are currently prohibited from using the arrangements, which are also known as HRAs.
Minimum Wages Rising In 20 States, Including New York
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The minimum wage will increase on or around January 1 in 20 states and 21 cities, impacting millions of American workers. Twenty-nine states will have set minimum wages above the federal level.
binghamton
GOP Congressman Calls For Compromise, Wants Trump To End Federal Shutdown
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Central New York Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) says there are no clean hands in the fight that has caused the federal government to shut down. President Donald Trump has been in a political standoff with the Republican-controlled Congress for about a week over his demand for $5.7 billion in funding for a proposed wall along the country’s southern border.
Government
Katko Calls On Democrats, GOP To Compromise On Border Security
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The White House has signaled it may not shut down the government over $5 billion for a wall along the Southern Border. But central New York’s congressional representative said the issue is not going away.
Trump Foundation To Dissolve Amid New York AG’s Investigation
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Faced with an ongoing investigation by the New York Attorney General, the foundation has agreed to dissolve under judicial supervision.
binghamton
Attorney Foresees Pricier Divorces And More Litigation Thanks To New Tax Law
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The new federal tax law means big changes for divorcing couples in 2019.
agriculture
Farm Bill Includes Some Relief For Struggling New York Dairy Farms
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President Donald Trump this week is expected to sign the 2018 Farm Bill that passed Congress last week. The bill includes some relief for struggling dairy farmers.
How Will New York’s GOP Congress Members Work With The DEM Majority?
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Next year will be the first time some upstate House Republicans will be in the minority. Central New York Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) said he has built a lot of bridges with Democrats over the last four years.
binghamton
Congress Members Seek Probe Into State Agency Meant To Help Disabled New Yorkers
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Four members of Congress from New York including a Southern Tier Republican are asking the federal Department of Justice to investigate a state agency in charge of protecting people with disabilities from abuse and neglect.
Government
GOP Congress Members Lay Out Short Term Priorities
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Upstate Republican House members are trying to get some spending priorities accomplished before the end of the year. They are also trying to avoid a potential government shutdown over the issue of border security.
Is New York Ready For Prescription Heroin?
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In some countries, doctors prescribe medical-grade heroin to patients with long-term addiction. Could it ever happen in New York? A new report from RAND Corporation outlines the pros and cons.
Environment
Gillibrand Calls On Federal Government To Implement Changes In Airport Firefighting Foam
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the implementation of a law that would allow airports to stop using toxic chemicals that are said to poison local waterways.
binghamton
Cuomo, Trump Have ‘Positive’ Meeting On Infrastructure
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he had a “positive” meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White House to talk about funding for a key train tunnel connecting Manhattan to New Jersey.
binghamton
Tenney Concedes 22nd District race, Brindisi Joins Conservative Democrat Coalition
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The race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District seat came to an end Wendesday, when Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-New Hartford) formally conceded to Democrat Anthony Brindisi.
Government
New York Senator Urges Congress To Fund Battle Against Polio-Like Disease
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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for $1 billion in emergency funding to help battle a polio-like disease that’s affecting a growing number of people — particularly children.
Activists Urge Schumer To Co-Sponsor Bill Ending US Support Of Saudi Actions In Yemen
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The United Nations has warned that millions of people in Yemen are at risk of famine, perhaps the worst world famine in a century, as the result of ongoing civil war and Saudi-led military actions in Yemen.
Judge Rules New York State’s Lawsuit Against The Trump Foundation Can Proceed
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The lawsuit alleges that funds raised for the president’s charitable foundation were improperly used to support the 2016 presidential campaign.
Brindisi Joins Democratic Opponents Who Go Public, Promise To Vote Against Pelosi
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Eleven House Democrats and five incoming freshmen have signed a letter committing to oppose Nancy Pelosi’s speakership bid on the House floor.
Opinion: Amazon Deal In New York Creates Some Unlikely Allies
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NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on Amazon’s plan to open a headquarters in New York. It has prompted an unlikely coalition to unite in opposition, because of tax breaks and subsidies the company will get.
Government
Protests Planned After Sessions’ Resignation
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — Activists are launching widespread protests of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ forced resignation at the hands of President Donald Trump.
Energy
Sen. Toomey Raises Alarms About Trump’s New Ethanol Policy
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Philadelphia area refineries are raising alarms about the costs of a recent move by President Donald Trump to boost corn-based ethanol. Following through on a promise made to Iowa voters, Trump directed the Environmental Protection Agency to allow sales of so-called E-15 fuel throughout the entire year.
Education
School Districts Hit By Cyberattacks; Senator Schumer Calls For Investigation
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Dozens of central New York School Districts are coping with a rash of cyberattacks that has put data about students at risk.
Government
Drone Advocates Hopeful For More Federal Research Money
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Boosters of drone technology in central New York are hoping the federal government comes through with some new research dollars in the coming months.
Government
Gillibrand Announces Effort To Expand Federal Funding For Health Care
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Senator Gillibrand, D-N.Y., contrasted her bill with what she said are efforts by the administration of President Donald Trump to reduce government health insurance coverage.
Featured in Category
This Federal Program Helped Pay For A Park Near You. Now Its Future’s In Limbo
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Hunter Park in the Pittsburgh suburbs can’t compare in size or prestige to the Gettysburg battlefield, but the two attractions have a common funding source in their past.
Energy
PA Awards Water Quality-Related Grants Funded By $12.6M Penalty Against Sunoco
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA — Remember the $12.6 million penalty on Sunoco for dozens of permit violations during construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline? The Department of Environmental Protection said at the time it would turn that penalty into grants for projects related to water quality, watershed restoration and stormwater management. The DEP just put out a list of where that money is going.
Food and Farms
State, Federal Aid For Struggling Dairy Farms Won’t Cover Losses
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HARRISBURG, PA (WITF) — Advocates for Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy farmers say federal and state programs meant to help are appreciated, but they won’t solve the whole problem.
Arts & Culture
Music Modernization Act Brings Artist Compensation Into The Digital Age
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump on Thursday. The legislation updates the way music is licensed and songwriters are compensated in the digital age.
binghamton
February 2020 Date Set For Congressman Chris Collins Trial
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BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – A trial date of Feb. 3, 2020 has beens set for the federal insider trading case involving Rep. Chris Collins.
Government
‘Come And Arrest Me’: Former PA Governor Defies Justice Department On Safe Injection
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In defiance of threats from the Justice Department, public health advocates in Philadelphia have launched a nonprofit to run a facility to allow people to use illegal drugs under medical supervision. It is the most concrete step yet the city has taken toward eventually opening a so-called supervised injection site.
Education
Skyrocketing Special Ed Costs Falling Heavily On PA School Districts, Taxpayers
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Special education costs are rising much faster in Pennsylvania than state aid — causing local taxpayers to foot most of the bill, while also stretching school budgets thin and increasing inequities between rich and poor districts, according to a new report by a duo of advocacy groups.
New York Attorney General Presses Suit Against Trump’s Charitable Foundation
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The state attorney general’s office sued the Donald J. Trump Foundation in June, accusing it of repeatedly violating state and federal laws, but the foundation says the suit is politically motivated.
Replacement Of NAFTA Especially Good For NY Farmers, Advocates Say
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BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – President Donald Trump on Monday hailed a tentative agreement involving the United States, Canada and Mexico that would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Crime and Justice
Sexual Assault Survivors Call For Long-Term Extension Of Violence Against Women Act
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – The Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding, services and other legislative impacts for domestic and sexual violence survivors, is set to expire at the end of the month. Local advocates are calling on Congress to extend the law.
binghamton
Congress Approves Study Into Fort Ontario’s Designation As National Park
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – After more than a year, Congress has passed legislation to study the feasibility of designating Fort Ontario and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum in Oswego as a national park.
