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Neighborhood leaders contend the facility is not the right fit for the community’s doorstep and argue the area is saturated enough with social service providers. The post Long-awaited Kansas City psychiatric hospital sparks resistance among Northeast residents appeared first on The Beacon.
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Wyoming’s wildfires likely only add to threats facing the chicken-sized bird. The post Sage grouse numbers grow, but experts caution about downward trend appeared first on WyoFile .
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Wall Street is holding its own in New York, with employment in the financial industries near its highest level since 2000, average wages that tower of any other sector and soaring profits this year that will translate into a much needed tax revenue windfall next year. While other industries like tech have become much more…
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The report says three of them have more risk than others but none are in danger of having to close. The post State report says 7 Virginia universities should be monitored as enrollment cliff approaches appeared first on Cardinal News.
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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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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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ITHACA, N.Y. — The U.S. Customs Facility at the Ithaca-Tompkins International Airport, celebrated at its 2018 groundbreaking as a way to make Ithaca a global destination, will close just four years after it opened following a tenure marked by sizable financial losses and little usage. After brief comments from Airport Director Roxan Noble and some…
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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.
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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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The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Maternal and Infant Health Bureau hosted a maternal health conference in Vicksburg, Miss., focused on educating health-care workers and promoting solutions to Mississippi’s high rates of infant and maternal…
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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 American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is asking the U.S. Supreme Cour…
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ONTARIO COUNTY, NY — A former treasurer of the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from the fire company over a four-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced today. Jill Havens, was charged with grand larceny. Authorities said she used her position as treasurer from…