Author: American Public News
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Ithaca police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Asteri Building on East Green Street.
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Kyle Lovell, recently ousted as Seneca County manager, has taken on the role of city manager for Oneida in Madison County. The Oneida Common Council selected him from five finalists.
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UnchainNY has taken in four apprentices to teach them how to organize in their community. The post How a Syracuse-based nonprofit’s apprenticeship is empowering formerly incarcerated people appeared first on Central Current.
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JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The site of the former Friendly’s restaurant at 561 Harry L. Drive is becoming a car wash as Splash Car Wash of Connecticut expands its operations with a new facility. The Friendly’s, a long-standing fixture in the Binghamton area, closed its doors in September after nearly four decades, and the building…
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ALBANY — This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Albany and Buffalo to announce substantial state investments in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the importance of integrating AI into research and education. During her visit, Hochul showcased a new AI supercomputer at the University at Albany, part of a larger initiative that includes a $250…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — An estimated $85 million tax break was approved this week for a massive development project that will change the face of Ithaca’s South Hill. The Tompkins County […] The post Massive tax break resoundingly approved for neighborhood-scale South Hill development appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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Edwin J. Viera, New York News Connection ALBANY — New York State authorized utilities to develop thermal energy network pilot programs to further its decarbonization goals. Thermal energy networks use non-emitting energy sources like geothermal boreholes or waste-heat, to heat and cool buildings. Eleven pilot projects stem from commitments made in the 2022 Utility Thermal…
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ALBANY — New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have led a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing lawsuits against TikTok for allegedly misleading the public about the safety of its platform and contributing to the mental health crisis among young users. The lawsuits claim TikTok violated state…
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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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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…
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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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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has been awarded $9.9 million in federal funding for space power and propulsion research.
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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…
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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…
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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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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, 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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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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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 State has seen a 10% decrease in drug overdose deaths in recent months, following a national trend, according to the CDC.