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Akron law department accused in court of retaliation, intimidation after refiling charges against man suing the city

by Doug Brown
In federal court on Monday, Gabriel Benson’s civil rights attorneys said the City of Akron is attempting to punish him for filing a lawsuit against them

More than two months after an Akron man filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Akron and two police officers alleging an unconstitutional arrest and malicious prosecution, city prosecutors refiled misdemeanor criminal charges against him late last month.

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Equal Rights Amendment on NY ballot despite challenges

by American Public News

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, […]

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Tompkins County 2025 Budget: 4.3 percent tax hike

by American Public News

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 […]