MCGRAW, N.Y. — A man from McGraw was arrested Saturday for allegedly exposing himself to a child and other visitors at a local park. Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at McGraw Park, located at 15 Clinton Street, at about 4:55 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered 38-year-old […]
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Egg Prices in Flux as Farms Rebuild Hen Population
Consumers should be prepared for ongoing fluctuations in egg prices, according to Amy Barkley, a livestock and farm specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This instability is primarily due to the time required for U.S. egg farms to rebuild the population of egg-laying hens that were euthanized following an avian flu outbreak late last year. Barkley […]
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Spencer Board Approves 100% Smoke-Free Policy
SPENCER, N.Y. — The Village of Spencer board has approved a policy designating all municipal grounds as 100% smoke-free. The policy, which was passed in early September, prohibits the use of all tobacco products, cannabis, and vape devices on village-owned properties, including playgrounds and sports fields. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no […]
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Schumer Urges Increased Federal Resources to Combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New York
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging federal agencies to allocate more resources for monitoring mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses amid a rise in eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) cases in New York, including a recent human death. Schumer has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collaborate with the […]
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Local Authorities Collaborate to Capture 17-Year-Old Wanted for Attempted Murder in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A 17-year-old girl wanted for attempted murder in connection with a recent shooting was arrested in Binghamton, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities, working alongside the U.S. Marshals Regional Task Force, located the suspect at sites on Floral Avenue and Chelsea Square. The Southern Tier SWAT team executed a search […]
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New York Sees 10% Drop in Overdose Deaths, Stimulant Use Still Rising
New York State has seen a 10% decrease in drug overdose deaths in recent months, following a national trend, according to the CDC.
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Josh Riley Joins Educators for NYSUT Roundtable on Statewide Tour in Vestal
VESTAL, N.Y. (APN) — Educators gathered in Vestal on Tuesday for a mobile roundtable discussion aboard the “Common Ground Over Chaos” bus, part of a statewide tour organized by the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union. Democratic congressional candidate Josh Riley joined the conversation, calling for better pay for teachers and more public school […]
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Third-Party Presidential Candidate Claudia De La Cruz to Visit SUNY Potsdam
Oct. 1 (APN) — Claudia De La Cruz, the Socialism and Liberation Party’s presidential candidate, will visit SUNY Potsdam on Wednesday as part of her campaign. De La Cruz is on the ballot in 19 states, though not in New York. Her campaign previously participated in local events, including Potsdam Pride, and led a protest […]
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What does Eric Adams’ partner do for NYC’s schools? Tracey Collins’ calendar gives few answers.
Mayor Eric Adams’ partner Tracey Collins had roughly 40 scheduled meetings and events during her first eight months following a promotion to a high-level role in the city Education Department, according to daily calendars obtained by Chalkbeat.The sche…
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What to Watch As JD Vance and Tim Walz Meet For A Vice Presidential Debate
The vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will bring together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the top of each ticket. It offers their top lieutenants a fresh opportunity to introduc…