Ithaca schools prepare for budget revote
Turnout was strong for a final budget hearing for the Ithaca City School District's newly-proposed spending plan. Around 130 people showed up to the last public meeting before June 18's revote. The new proposal includes ... more
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Sen. Gillibrand pushes to restore affordable internet program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is working to restore a program that helps New Yorkers afford broadband internet. She is advocating for the Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, which would provide $6 billion to the ... more
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New mobile health van to serve rural Steuben County
A new mobile health van is set to bring important health services to rural residents in Steuben County, improving access for more secluded communities. The van will offer mobile immunizations, pop-up points of dispensing during ... more
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New Byrne Dairy opens in downtown Corning as progress on new store in Seneca Falls continues
A new Byrne Dairy store and gas station has opened at 80 East Denison Parkway in Downtown Corning. The store, which operates 24 hours a day, celebrated its grand opening on June 12. The new ... more
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5 Ways to Optimize Your Google Ads Campaigns for Success
Nowadays, we have an online equivalent of pretty much everything. That being the case, advertising strategies have evolved, and it's almost impossible to scroll through the internet without running into an ad campaign. Although it's ... more
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Optimizing Workforce Efficiency: The Rising Need for Staffing Agencies in Irving
In the modern economic landscape, businesses in Irving are facing a complex set of challenges, particularly when it comes to workforce management. The rapid pace of technological advancements, fluctuating market demands, and an evolving regulatory ... more
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Canandaigua man arrested after stealing over $1,000 of goods from Tops grocery store
Authorities say a Canandaigua man was arrested after a large-scale theft from a grocery store. Michael Monahan, 63, of Canandaigua, was arrested for grand larceny after allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from Top's ... more
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Motorcyclist injured in Richmond crash
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Howcroft Road on June 12 after a driver failed to yield. Ontario County Deputies report that Brenda Zerdoner, 57, of Honeoye, was driving a 2017 Nissan SUV ... more
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Soft drinks recalled due to undeclared preservatives
Four soft drink products distributed to New York food establishments have been recalled for containing undeclared preservatives, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Charles Boggini Company, based in Connecticut, voluntarily recalled ... more
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New state measure seeks to regulate short-term rentals: How will it work across Finger Lakes?
A bill heading to the Governor's desk aims to tighten regulations on the short-term rental industry in New York State. If signed into law, the bill would require short-term rental owners to register their properties ... more
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University of Rochester receives $50M donation for new disabilities institute
The University of Rochester announced a $50 million donation from local philanthropist Tom Golisano to create the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute. This new center will focus on the care and research of intellectual ... more
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Former Gov. Cuomo files suit against state Comptroller for not reimbursing legal fees
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo returned to the public eye this week, testifying before Congress about his controversial executive order that sent COVID-19 patients to nursing homes. On the same day, Cuomo's team filed a lawsuit ... more
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Rep. Tenney sends letter to Hochul asking her to pardon Trump
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) has sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to pardon former President Donald Trump after his recent felony conviction. Trump was found guilty by a Manhattan jury on all ... more
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SCOTUS rejects bid by anti-abortion groups to limit access to abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a bid by anti-abortion groups to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, maintaining its availability for millions of women in states where abortion is legal. Despite the ... more
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New York mandates EV charging stations at all new residential, commercial builds
New legislation in New York requires new commercial properties, private homes, and apartment complexes to include electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or EV-ready parking spaces to boost accessibility. Advocates in the EV space support the ... more
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Biden’s asylum restrictions face legal challenge
President Joe Biden's executive order limiting asylum claims is facing a legal challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and immigrant advocacy groups, which could impact his efforts to address border crossings ahead of ... more
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Ithaca schools seek $10M annual contribution from Cornell
The Ithaca City School District is negotiating with Cornell University for a $10 million annual contribution, significantly higher than the current $650,000 the Ivy League institution voluntarily pays. At a Wednesday night meeting, the Ithaca ... more
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Senate Republicans block IVF access bill
Senate Republicans voted against a bill that would have protected access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a process where a woman's egg is fertilized with sperm in a lab and then implanted into the uterus ... more
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Waterloo CSD restarts superintendent search after first effort doesn’t yield suitable candidate
The Waterloo Central School District is restarting its search for a new superintendent after the initial effort did not find a suitable candidate. The school board announced Wednesday that despite an extensive search with consultant ... more
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