Edwin J. Viera, New York News Connection New Yorkers will vote on the state’s Equal Rights Amendment in November. Proposition 1 enshrines protections against discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual identity and pregnancy outcomes. Although it is not explicitly stated, it codifies abortion rights into the state’s constitution. Despite wide support, […]
Edwin J. Viera, New York News Connection Though New York is slated to miss its climate goals, several county projects are bolstering renewable energy development. Several large wind farm projects have been approved, including the Prattsburgh Wind Farm, which will create 147 megawatts of electricity and will power 62,000 homes regionwide. It is one of […]
The Tompkins County Legislature recommended a 2025 budget totaling $252 million, according to the County Administrator on September 3. The budget relies heavily on local property taxes, sales tax revenue, and state and federal funds. The proposed property tax levy is $55.7 million, marking a 4.34% increase from 2024, resulting in a $138 increase for […]
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Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to immediately take up two lingering questi…
ITHACA, N.Y. — The developers of a 400-unit mixed-use development planned for West Hill will delay plans for a few months after community members turned out in large numbers to […]
Yet notably absent amid the hands-on efforts of these politicians, all of whom are standing for reelection, is any mention of how to fund future relief efforts, once the immediate needs of Helene’s victims are met.
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After Police Chief Brian Harding rejected the police auditor’s report calling for discipline of the officers involved in the controversial body slam and arrest of an Akron woman named Dierra Fields, a prominent Black-led community organizing group is demanding the chief resign and is criticizing Akron Mayor Shammas Malik.
