App NEWS
Poll shows Hochul ahead in volatile race for governor
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The poll finds that 36% of registered Democrats back Hochul, who is seeking election to the job she ascended to after Cuomo resigned in disgrace in August.
Arts
The meaning of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ resonates even more in challenging times
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“As you get older, it means more to you in different ways, because you’re going through different things in your life and so it grows old with us.”
News
Redistricting proposition fails as New York’s reapportionment process continues
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“It’s just uncertain and unclear at this point what the commission will do, what the legislature will do, and when this will all happen.”
Government
New York launches relief fund for homeowners struggling with mortgage, bills
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“Help is on the way for literally thousands of families hurt by the pandemic.”
App NEWS
Strong winds could bring down some trees and power lines
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Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for Monday afternoon with gusts of 50 to 55 mph possible.
App NEWS
Three more confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in New York state; all three are from NYC
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“We knew the Omicron variant was coming and we expect to see more cases. But let me be clear: We are not defenseless.”
App NEWS
Cuomo’s videotaped testimony released as former governor faces new federal probe
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“It would be an act of insanity to touch a woman’s breast and make myself vulnerable to a woman for such an accusation.”
Government
Governor: New York’s first omicron case is ‘not cause for alarm’
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“I’m not prepared to shut down schools or the economy at this time. That would be considered an overreaction.”
Food and Farms
Farmers say a 40 hour overtime threshold could end their businesses
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“When the threshold is at 60, many farms can make minor adjustments, pay a little overtime, get a few more workers, it works out.”
Government
COVID-19 pandemic enters race for New York governor
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“Sadly, New York has been making the same mistakes over and over again on COVID.”
Education
Child care providers get faster access to subsidy payments under new Hochul-approved law
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“This is an important step in modernizing the system and eliminating an administrative hassle for child care programs.”
Government
Lieutenant governor says effort underway for “more inclusive” Albany
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“I think people kind of feel like the old governor’s gone. We have a new governor, and we’re moving forward.”
Government
New York senator seeks oversight for UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena
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“If it is knowable, meaning, it’s Russian or Chinese aircrafts, we need to know what it is.”
Government
New York Governor watching Omicron Variant but holding off on new mandates
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Hochul predicts a surge in the infection rate over the next few days.
Government
Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi announces run for governor
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Suozzi says the polarization between the left and the right and resulting extremism is “killing” the country.
Health
Experts warn about high COVID-19 transmission through winter
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“So we know people are not wearing masks, and we know people are gathering and we know people are in close quarters.”
binghamton
Climate Action Council co-chair optimistic about New York’s emission reduction goals
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“You can’t leave it to the last minute. This is not like a term paper in college that you can just pull an all-nighter and make it happen.”
App NEWS
As police reform stalls, Ithaca restores 2 previously eliminated officer positions
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The moderate increase to the police budget comes as Ithaca, like many other municipalities in the region, struggles to fill its existing vacancies.
Economy
Governor Hochul rallies NYC business leaders
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“How about this New Year’s resolution- that in the days after New Year’s that we say ‘everybody’ back in the office.”
Government
PCR COVID test to be eliminated for crossing U.S.-Canada border
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The big issue for the Northern Border is the expensive and time-consuming requirement for a PCR COVID-19 test for Americans or Canadians to enter Canada.
Economy
Excluded Workers Fund provided relief…for people who actually received funds
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“It was just such a stressful day-to-day struggle to figure out how how to make it through the week and how to put food on the table.”
Crime and Justice
BGM mayor says more funding is key to reducing gun crime
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“It is much harder to protect our communities due to the handcuffs that are being put on judges, district attorneys, and police officers.”
"Arts In Depth" with WSKG Host Bill Snyder
A holiday tradition from the Hudson Valley comes to Ithaca
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A little naughty, but mostly comic, Hung With Care, a long-time holiday tradition in the Hudson Valley, is coming to Ithaca.
Government
U.S., Canada agree to restart NEXUS applications
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“There has never been a problem at the United States and Canadian border. We are deeply dependent on each other for our economic viability.”
App NEWS
New York expands booster shots as virus rate rises
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Much of the rest of upstate New York has a positivity rate of 5% or more, higher than it was in the fall of 2020.
Government
Cuomo’s Book Deal Revoked
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Some commissioners complain they were not given the details about the proposed book deal and it was improperly approved by JCOPE’s staff.
Government
Democratic lawmakers call for sweeping housing reform in New York
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The bill would limit rent increases to 3% annually, or 1.5 times the annual percentage change in the consumer price index for rent in that area.
News
Jumaane Williams, the New York City Public Advocate, formally enters race for governor
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Williams is expected to frame Hochul as a hold-over of the Cuomo administration,
Featured in Category
Winter Fair returns to New York State Fairgrounds this February
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If there are issues with higher levels of spread and COVID cases, event promoters could include a vaccine requirement or COVID test for entry.
Government
AAA study shows rear seat belt law is working
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A new study from AAA shows the law appears to be changing people’s behavior.
Crime and Justice
New York governor opens door to reforming bail reforms
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“I’ll work with the Legislature to address this … to make sure their needs that they hear from their constituents just as much as I do, and we’ll get it done.”
News
Zephyr Teachout declares candidacy for New York attorney general
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“I will go after politicians who lie, and who think they are above the law. You know I will not stand for it.”
Government
New York’s mass vaccination sites now administering vaccines to 5-to-11 year olds
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“I’m directing our state mass vaccination sites to open their doors to the youngest and most recently eligible New Yorkers.”
binghamton
Hochul raises $10 million in fewer than three months
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That’s a huge chunk of change, considering former Gov. Andrew Cuomo had $18 million in the bank when he resigned.
App NEWS
New York asks Biden Administration for $1B in additional rent relief funds
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New York is one of just a handful of states that have exhausted the rent relief funding allocated to them by the federal government.
Government
Lawmakers ask governor to fully fund veterans support program
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“Each year despite the program’s stunning success rate, our veterans are forced to travel to Albany to advocate for funding for the program.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo harassment probe transcripts released, including former governor’s testimony
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Now a private citizen, Andrew Cuomo continues to deny that he ever touched anyone inappropriately.
App NEWS
Bail reform was a wedge issue in 2021. Will it be a factor in 2022?
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“The effects of bail and discovery reform and the dismantling of our criminal justice system, has effected every New Yorker and made them less safe.”
App NEWS
Advocates call on Governor to expand New York’s bottle bill
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“Right now juices and Gatorade aren’t covered by the Bottle Bill and we need to see those plastics get back into the recycling stream.”
Government
New York’s mental health workforce “on life support,” asks state to release funds
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“I think we failed our mental health community in the last few years, in many ways, I really do. We have so much more work to do.”
Education
New York governor offers public college scholarship drawing for vaccinated kids
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“We will be selecting 50 names of children who will be receiving a full ride to a SUNY or CUNY institution.”
App NEWS
COVID-19 fueled the nursing shortage but also inspired a new generation of nurses
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While the stresses of the pandemic led some nurses to quit or retire, others are getting ready to step in.
App NEWS
Price Chopper/Market 32 & Tops complete merger
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Among the Tops stores being sold to C&S are shops located in Cooperstown, Cortland, Norwich, and Owego.
App NEWS
Governor pledges $450m to boost tourism industry
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“The only way we are going to say that New York is truly back, is when the tourism industry is back as well. I believe they are interconnected.”
Health
Canadians visiting the US must get tested to return home
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Just like foreign travelers, Canadians will need to show a negative COVID-19 test at the border to re-enter their country.
App NEWS
Proposed legislation would change New York’s bail reform law, but not scrap it
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This doesn’t get rid of bail reform, said Congressman Katko, but gives more power to judges to consider this dangerousness concept when considering bail.
App NEWS
How 2021 election results will impact 2022
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“We came off an election (in 2020), where Democrats were all charged up to beat Donald Trump. They succeeded. So that motivator is gone.”
News
2022 race for New York governor already well underway
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“I can handle this, bring it on, but right now, there are so many needs in this state.”
App NEWS
Rep. Tom Suozzi to decide on run for governor in coming weeks
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“We have to be willing to stand up to the far left because…(it’s) destroying the party.”
App NEWS
Governor Hochul Stays Out of Cuomo Attacks on Investigators
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“Everything else will unfold with or without my commentary, and that’s just fine with me.”
App NEWS
New York governor extends paid family leave to care for a sick sibling
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“I actually feel bad for the rest of the nation that has not caught up to us. We need a national policy on paid family leave.”
App NEWS
Sheriff calls Cuomo criminal complaint case “solid”
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“Mr. Cuomo is scheduled to appear November 17th in Albany City Court. At which point he’ll be processed.”
2022 election
New York’s attorney general announces run for governor, setting up Democratic primary
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There’s a joke in Albany that the title “AG” stands for “Aspiring Governor”, and for good reason. Governors Andrew Cuomo and Elliot Spitzer were both attorney generals.
Government
New York’s ballot redistricting proposition draws mixed reviews
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Democrats favor one set of maps, while GOP commissioners support a different plan.
Education
Quarantining students is an educational nightmare. Is it still worth it?
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“We’re all just trying to get through a global pandemic. But definitely, they need some [additional] instruction when they get back.”
Government
Governor releases plans to boost transparency and ethics in New York government
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Under the Cuomo administration, freedom of information requests often took months, or even years, to be fulfilled.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo to be charged with misdemeanor sex crime over alleged groping of former aide
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“Governor Cuomo has never assaulted anyone, and Sheriff Apple’s motives here are patently improper. Sheriff Apple didn’t even tell the District Attorney what he was doing.”
App NEWS
Frederick Douglass statues expected to go up for auction next year
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“You thought you could hurt us, but you didn’t. In fact, you did just the opposite. By doing what you did, you gave us another opportunity to come together.”
Education
Vaccine Mandate for Schools Not Needed, Hochul Says, But Still on the Table
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“I want to empower parents and schools to do the right things first but if we’re not seeing adequate compliance…I will have no choice.”
App NEWS
Ballot Issues That Expand Voter Access In New York Face GOP Backlash
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“In reality, these proportions are devastating to our election integrity.”
Crime and Justice
New York Cannabis Board Calls Free Marijuana Samples Illegal
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The Chemung County district attorney’s office may raid a cannabis-gifting establishment in Elmira practicing “gifting.”
Crime and Justice
Governor Enacts New Anti-Harassment Policies for New York’s Workforce
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“We will take every complaint of harassment and discrimination seriously.”
Environment
New York Proposition Two Would Guarantee Right To Clean Air And Water
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There are pros and cons to a ballot proposal that would guarantee New Yorkers’ rights to clean air and water.
Government
New York Medical Marijuana Patients Could Grow Up To Six Plants
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The regulations follow guidelines set by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which allows three mature plants and three immature plants per person.
App NEWS
Poll: We’re Not Where We Thought We’d Be In The Pandemic By Now
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“This is something that’s with us every single day. It affects our relationships, it affects our behavior, and it will continue to for quite some time.”
News
New Yorkers Will Decide Five Statewide Ballot Propositions
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“We definitely recommend for this election that voters do their homework…know what these proposals are.”
App NEWS
New York Officials On Watch For Invasive Species That Damage Trees, Crops
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“It flies as well, but it’s a weak flyer. So the main way it moves from place to place over long distances, is through human movement.”
App NEWS
With Spotlight On Black Maternal Health Crisis, Efforts Underway To Eliminate Disparities
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“We’re at higher risk of these issues by virtue of seeking health care in a system that does not serve us.”
News
Major Voting Changes Are On This Year’s New York Ballot
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“This will allow people who have not properly registered to vote, to be able to register to vote on the day of the election, and cast a ballot.”
Crime and Justice
Former New York Governor Still Fighting Report That Found He Sexually Harassed 11 Women
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“(The state attorney general) had a motive to draw every possible inference against the governor, who was a political rival.”
"Arts In Depth" with WSKG Host Bill Snyder
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is Back
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Music Director Cornelia Laemmli Orth gives us a preview of the upcoming Cayuga Chamber Orchestra season after a long time off due to COVID-19. Old favorites, new suprises, and a world premiere highlight the season.
Photo credit: Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
App NEWS
Environmental Rights Are On New York’s Ballots This Election
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“15 simple words, each person shall have a right to clean air and clean water and a healthful environment.”
binghamton
Governor Calls Democratic Party Chair’s Remarks ‘Disturbing’ But Doesn’t Call for His Exit
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“What Jay Jacob did was wrong, it was very disturbing, clearly unacceptable and it was hurtful.”
"Arts In Depth" with WSKG Host Bill Snyder
A Tour-de-force for Violin with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
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Cayuga Chamber Orchestra concertmaster Christina Bouey is the soloist in this weekend’s concert at Ford Hall on the Ithaca College campus. She speaks with us about her deep love for Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, and the story behind the composition of the concerto. The overture to the comic opera The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 are also on the program.
Photo credit: Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
News
New York Thruway Uses Drones For Bridge Inspections; Saving Time And Money
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“It’s safer, safer for motorists, safer for highway safety workers and more cost-effective than a quarter-million dollar truck.”
Economy
Consumer Confidence Nose-Dives Amid Inflation And Supply Chain Problems
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“They’re worried about inflation, they’re worried about jobs, they’re worried about all sorts of things. world affairs.”
App NEWS
Researchers Seek Artifacts Of Underground Railroad At Ithaca Church
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“It’s a unique archaeological case in that we’re searching for evidence of something that was really working hard to not be seen.”
Education
New York Settles Long Running Battle Over School Funding
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The New York Court of Appeals ordered the state pay the additional money 15 years ago, but the decision was never fully carried out.
Education
Armed And Aware: Black Americans Seek Gun, Self-Defense Training
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Gun ownership is on the rise nationwide, and with the biggest jump being among Black people, some of them have started gun clubs.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers And Advocates Discuss Court Fee And Surcharge Elimination
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“We know that the vast majority of people who go through the criminal court system in New York State, are lower income individuals.”
Government
New York Governor Apologizes To The Relatives Of Nursing Home Residents Killed By COVID
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“I apologized for the pain that those poor families had to endure. It was a very emotional meeting.”
App NEWS
Amid Supply Chain Troubles, New York Retailers Prep For Another Tough Holiday Season
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“They’re trying to figure out how to make their inventory as accessible to their customers as they can.”
App NEWS
New York’s Attorney General Defends $4.5 Billion Opioid Settlement With Sackler Family
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“At the end of the day, it was getting resources to counties that were struggling each and every day.”
App NEWS
Poll Finds Hochul is “Frontrunner” in Governor’s Race
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Governor Hochul, who was virtually unknown before she took over, has a 55% approval rating, according to the Marist College poll.
App NEWS
Judge Says Health Care Workers Likely to Win Lawsuit Over Religious Exemptions to the COVID Vaccine
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The decision only allows health care workers to request religious exemptions to the mandate, for the time being.
App NEWS
Not Last Year’s Toilet Paper Shortage, But Supply Chain Troubles Hit Grocery Stores
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A combined shortage of labor, material, and transportation has made it difficult for stores like Tops and Wegmans to keep many items in stock.
App NEWS
On Columbus Day, A Division Over How To Honor Italian Heritage
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“You go back to the 1930s when thousands of people in Syracuse of Italian extraction, gave their nickels and dimes and quarters to build that monument.”
App NEWS
Heating Costs For New Yorkers Should Spike This Winter
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The increase expected in natural gas prices locally, and around the world is partly attributed to the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
‘Breakthrough’ COVID-19 Hospitalizations Are On The Rise In PA
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As immunity wanes, more vaccinated people in Pa. are getting sick with the virus.
Government
It’s Day 45 For New York Governor Kathy Hochul
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“At the end of my term, whenever it ends, no one will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment.”
Crime and Justice
Calling Opioid Crisis Personal, New York’s Governor Signs Anti-Addiction Bills Into Law
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The law will require better addiction treatment for prison inmates, and divert some offenders into rehab programs instead of jail.
Food and Farms
As It Ramps Up Party Pot Sales, New York Expands Who Can Prescribe Medical Marijuana
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The new Cannabis Control Board wants to ramp up New York’s recreational marijuana industry, that’s expected to roll out next year.
Crime and Justice
New York’s Already Low Prison Vaccinations Plateau Through The Summer
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“Prisons are a hotbed of infectious disease transmission they have been for since they’ve been designed and utilized.”
Crime and Justice
New York Ethics Panel To Investigate Itself Over Cuomo Book Deal
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Cuomo never submitted the book contract to the panel, and the full commission never voted to approve the arrangement.
App NEWS
Attorney General Kicks off Statewide Tour to Announce Funding Aimed at Overdoses
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The money will come from a $4.5 billion settlement reached earlier this year with Purdue Pharma, and the Sackler family.
News
New York’s Top Democrat Endorses Hochul For Governor
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“We have a governor who has proven she can do the job and do it with distinction. We have a governor, who by any measure has earned our support.”
Economy
Labor Crisis In Veterinary Medicine Leaves Pets At Risk
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A shortage of veterinarians in New York State is making it difficult for people to find care for their pets.
Education
As The Pandemic Continues, Hospitalization Rates Become Key Indicator
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“I think the decision has been made not to eliminate it, that we’re going to accept it.”
App NEWS
Hochul: Hospitals Should Seek State’s Aid To Staff Urgent Care Centers
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All of the state’s hospitals are required to have an emergency staffing plan in place to make up for shortages, and the Governor questioned whether those plans were deployed.
Health
As COVID-19 Rages, PA Hospitals Tell Ambulance Crews They Don’t Want People In Crisis
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COVID-19 is adding stress to Pennsylvania’s underfunded behavioral health care system.
App NEWS
Governor Hochul Increasingly Likely to Face A Primary Challenge
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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.”
Crime and Justice
Fire Damaged Susan B. Anthony House May Reopen For Tours Next Wednesday
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The fire last weekend is considered suspicious, and investigators are looking into it.
Government
Governor Prepares For Fall Out From Court Challenges To Vaccine Mandate
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The governor estimates that hundreds of hospitals workers have been laid off or suspended for refusing the vaccine.
Government
Governor Hochul Copes With Vaccine Mandate And Resulting Staff Shortages
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“These folks here get an ultimatum and a pink slip, and a kick in the butt and sent out the door. It’s wrong.”
App NEWS
Vineyard Pest Found In Finger Lakes Region
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Treatments include “trap-trees” with a synthetic insecticide, a full-year applied pesticide, and treating any egg masses with a soybean-based product.
Government
New York’s Attorney General Breaks Silence on Cuomo Report, Delivers Campaign-Style Speech
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When asked directly at the end of the event if she was running for governor next year, James jokingly interrupted the questioner and took her exit.
Education
SUNY Begins De-Registering Unvaccinated Students After Mandate Deadline Passes
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About 97% of students enrolled at SUNY schools across New York have complied with the mandate, according to a SUNY spokesperson.
Government
Governor Hochul Names New State Health Commissioner
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Dr. Bassett was previously the commissioner of health for NYC, but left to lead Harvard’s François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights.
App NEWS
Dinosaur Jr. Bassist Lou Barlow Launches Intimate Tour In Ithaca
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Next week, Barlow will kick off a solo tour with three dates in Rochester, Ithaca and Buffalo.
App NEWS
Hospitals And Nursing Homes Report Higher Vaccination Rates; Hundreds Fired
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“We provided them with access to resources and really talked to those individuals one-on-one to reassure them.”
News
A New York City Public Advocate Takes First Step In Run Against Hochul
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“I’ve spent my entire career, most of my life, pushing and advocating and fighting on behalf of the people and against injustice and inertia.”
binghamton
New York Hospitals Prepare For Loss Of Unvaccinated Health Care Workers
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“I’m hoping we can manage through that and not have a tremendous number of people in any one department who are missing.”
App NEWS
Vaccine Mandate Prompts Emergency Actions By New York’s Governor
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The order allows licensed health care professionals in other states and countries, as well as retired workers and recent graduates to practice in New York.
Crime and Justice
Fire Destroys Back Porch At Susan B. Anthony House
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The cause of the fire is listed as suspicious but still under investigation. Cameras reportedly showed a person on the back porch.
Environment
By 2035, Only Electric Cars Will Be Sold In New York State
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“Gasoline and diesel fuel vehicles are responsible for smog, toxic particulate matter that drives adverse health outcomes.”
App NEWS
Gillibrand Reintroduces Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation
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“They can be prosecuted up to 25 years in prison if they’re convicted of running a trafficking ring. So it puts teeth.”
Government
Facing Health Care Workforce Shortage, New York Governor Preps Emergency Plan
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The state has issued guidance that would prevent unvaccinated health care workers who are fired to collect unemployment.
Economy
Governor Promises To Intensify Economic Development
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Later, speaking to reporters, the governor said she wanted to intensify the focus on reviving downtown areas in struggling cities.
App NEWS
Rochester Determines One Officer In Daniel Prude Case Should Face Charges
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The Rochester police served the officer with departmental charges, but it was not specific about what kinds of charges were filed.
Government
Governor Pleads With Healthcare Workers To Get Vaccinated Before New York’s Deadline
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“It does not have to happen, my friends, it does not have to happen. What is looming for Monday is completely avoidable and there are no excuses.”
Government
New York’s Controversial Health Commissioner Resigns
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“I think I made very clear on my first day in office that I’ll be looking to build a new team. There will be other changes forthcoming.”
Economy
Comptroller Seeks Alternatives To Pay Down New York’s Unemployment Fund Deficit
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The pandemic caused an unprecedented number of temporary and permanent job losses, with over 4.7 million New Yorkers collecting benefits.
Government
Lt. Governor On New York Health Commissioner: “Stay Tuned”
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There have been calls for Howard Zucker’s removal over decisions he made during the COVID-19 pandemic, like decisions related to nursing homes.
News
Giuliani Plans to Ramp Up Gubernatorial Campaign After November Elections
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Lee Zeldin is currently the favorite for the nomination among leaders from the Republican party; county chairs designated him as the presumptive nominee.
Education
Survey Finds Most Parents Find In-Person Learning Best, But Want Options
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60 percent of parents also revealed they’d prefer having remote learning as an available option, full or part time.
Government
Election Reforms Have ‘Put a Burden’ On Local Boards Of Elections, New York Officials Say
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“I would be remiss not to note that over the last couple of years, there has been a great change, but they’ve really put a burden on our boards.”
Energy
New York Governor Sets New Solar Energy Goal, Announces Major Infrastructure Projects
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“This is a major, major initiative to deliver clean, healthier air and more electricity to New York City.”
Environment
New York Assembly Considers Limiting A Pesticide Linked To Bee Deaths
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The compounds, known as Neonicotinoids, or “neonics,” have been widely used during the past 15 years in a pre-treatment for corn, soy and wheat seeds.
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.
App NEWS
College Back-To-School Testing Suggests More Breakthrough Cases In Tompkins County
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“When you have such a highly vaccinated population, we do know the breakthrough cases are possible.”
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.”
1199 SEIU
Healthcare Workers At Ithaca Nursing Home Rally Over Contract
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“Our very important caregivers, our essential caregivers, you called them heroes a year ago, and now you’re expecting them to take cuts to their vital benefits.”
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.”
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.”