Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has been awarded $9.9 million in federal funding for space power and propulsion research.
Police Investigating Human Remains Near Chemung River
CHEMUNG, N.Y. — Police are investigating human remains discovered near the Chemung River in the Town of Chemung. Two kayakers reported the remains on Saturday, Sept. 28, prompting New York State Police to respond. Troopers found partial skeletal remains in a wooded area near the river. While the investigation is ongoing, a State Police spokesperson […]
Declaration opens door to federal aid for homeowners reporting Helene-related losses

The White House declared Virginia to have sustained a major disaster, which means residents of some localities can start applying for individual assistance from FEMA.
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Constitution Party’s Randall Terry Targets NY Equal Rights Measure in Binghamton Campaign”
Oct. 2 — Constitution Party presidential candidate Randall Terry, despite not being on the ballot in New York, held a news conference in Binghamton to campaign against Proposition One, a New York state measure aimed at expanding equal rights protections. Terry, who is on the ballot in 12 states, strongly criticized the proposition, calling it […]
Summit County leaders intend to create $45 million foundation for addiction recovery

Summit County leaders plan to create a $45 million fund, using money from the opioid litigation settlement, to build a foundation that will pay for innovative solutions to addiction and other health challenges in the county in perpetuity.
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2024 Elections: Williams, Mannion clash in 1st NY-22 debate

The opponents disagreed on housing, poverty, abortion and economic policy, among other key issues.
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Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward
The US Supreme Court’s high-profile Grants Pass ruling allows cities to clear homeless encampments, even if they can’t offer shelter. A scholar explains why a Housing First approach is more effective.
Wisconsin prisons restrict books and mail to keep drugs out, but some staff still bring drugs in

Critics say the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is limiting prisoner access to information while wider entry points for drugs remain open.
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Wisconsin Watch founders honored for contributions to nonprofit news

Wisconsin Watch founders Andy and Dee Hall were recently awarded the 2024 Service to Nonprofit News Award, the biggest honor from the Institute for Nonprofit News.
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A new solar farm is now shading Denver Botanic’s actual farm in one of the state’s biggest “agrivoltaics” experiments

$4.7 million investment from city climate change sales tax builds an “agrivoltaic” system and 30,000 pounds of potential vegetable harvest