Category: New York State

Congressman John Katko says he disagrees with military intervention at protests across the U.S., after President Donald Trump suggested that it could be an option if local authorities can’t take control. “I don’t agree at all with bringing active military folks to ... MORE

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the “Say Their Name” reform agenda on Friday. The platform follows the murder of George Floyd and an ongoing pattern of police brutality against minority communities across the nation. The Governor said he will work with the State ... MORE

Over the last several weeks, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been holding daily press briefings to update the public and media on the Coronavirus Pandemic, and New York State’s response to it. Check this post out daily with the latest daily briefing video, ... MORE

While some lawmakers, including Assemblyman Brian Manktelow, R-Lyons, is asking for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to rescind his executive order that limits public gatherings to 10 – there was a small piece of good news for schools on Thursday. Some upstate lawmakers are ... MORE

As anti-racism protests grip communities around the region, state, and country people are wrestling with systemic injustices, and the best ways to address them. There are also school board and budget elections coming up, as well as primary contests that will take ... MORE

For students at the New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls – a major part of their work is hand-on effort. Last week at a meeting of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, a resolution was passed asking for New York State ... MORE

The Finger Lakes region is marching toward full-reopening by late-June or early-July. But what will that mean for those looking to visit loved ones at area hospitals? News10NBC reports that the state is currently working through a pilot program, where 21 hospitals ... MORE

On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that outdoor dining would be allowed in the second phase of economic reopening. Numerous regions including the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York have reached phase two, and advocates for those industries have called ... MORE

The New York State Thruway Authority says it will resume toll collection throughout the state. By Thursday, motorists will once again be paying cash for tolls if they do not have an E-ZPass. If they would like to continue with cashless tolling, ... MORE

– By Josh Durso The Sodus Center Fire District has come under scrutiny from state auditors following an investigation into the oversight of financial operations between January 1st, 2015 and March 13th, 2017. The audit findings were released on May 22nd as ... MORE

This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo referenced a law in New York that’s more than 40 years old, which shields law enforcement’s disciplinary records from becoming part of the public record. Now, state lawmakers could push to repeal that law, or modify it ... MORE

What will college campuses look like when they return in the fall? The union that represents SUNY employees has a new set of guidelines. Those include mandatory and recurring virus testing for everyone on campus, contact tracing, isolation measures and social distancing ... MORE

Police say an assault investigation is underway in Ithaca after an incident on Monday in the area of 138 West State Street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim, who reported being stabbed. The person had non-life threatening injuries consistent with the information ... MORE

Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke again on Monday about rallies and protests around New York and the United States over the weekend. Some of those turned violent – and resulted in multi-night curfews. The protests were prompted by the killing of George Floyd ... MORE

State Senator Pam Helming is voicing frustration after a proposal to aid small businesses was shot down by Democrats in the legislature. Last week, Sen. Helming and her colleagues proposed an amendment to aid struggling small business owners, who now face increased ... MORE