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New York must improve procedures for measuring, disclosing data on algal toxins
The City of Auburn is asking the state Department of Health to address New York’s rapidly spreading toxic algae crisis by adopting stricter standards for sampling, measuring and publicly disclosing levels of toxins in public drinking water. “There are no comprehensive drinking …more -
Newark looks to create new downtown vision
The village’s ill-fated urban-renewal effort of the 1970s saw architecturally significant buildings razed, only to be replaced by the cookie-cutter variety — or worse, parking lots. The changes left the village, which still sports scenic neighborhoods and a growing business base, lacking …more
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Upstate NY hospitals would suffer from federal funding cuts, Schumer says
Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for a federal prescription pricing program to be maintained for rural hospitals after plans were announced that would cut funding. The cuts are being proposed for the …more -
THE DEBRIEF: Election headlines, campaign ads, and victory odds ahead of Election Day (podcast)
What’s the latest on local, regional, and state elections? Voters are only a few weeks away from #Decision2018; and while a lot of focus has been on national issues – some seriously …more -
Helming secures $500K for for water and sewer upgrades in Wayne Co.
Senator Pam Helming announced that she has secured a total of $500,000 for the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority to upgrade the infrastructure that serves residents throughout Wayne County. A $250,000 …more
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‘CUSE WINS IN OT: DeVito slings Syracuse to comeback over Carolina (full coverage)
Tommy DeVito played the part of superhero in leading Syracuse (5-2, 2-2) to an improbable 40-37 win over North Carolina (1-5, 1-3) in overtime. DeVito came in for Eric Dungey late in the fourth quarter, with hope seemingly all but gone for the Orange, and hit Nykeim Johnson on a 42-yard pass to tie the game at 27 with 1:39... -
New York must improve procedures for measuring, disclosing data on algal toxins
The City of Auburn is asking the state Department of Health to address New York’s rapidly spreading toxic algae crisis by adopting stricter standards for sampling, measuring and publicly disclosing levels of toxins in public drinking water. “There are no comprehensive drinking water standards in the state of New York, and there needs to be,” said James Giannettino, an Auburn... -
Spectrum to increase cable, internet costs next month
Spectrum customers have not been thrilled lately with the cable company, and this won’t help. It looks like their monthly bill is about to get a bit more expensive. The Broadcast TV surcharge will go from $8.85 to $9.95; the cost for a Spectrum receiver will go from $6.99 to $7.50; and Digital Transport Adapters (DTA) will go from $4.99... -
BROWN & OUT: Cornell wins second straight in Ivy with rout in Rhode Island
Cornell won its second straight Ivy game on Saturday to improve to 3-3 with a 34-16 win at Brown – its first win in Providence since 2002. Dalton Banks led the Big Red with 3 passing touchdowns. FULL COVERAGE WILL BE POSTED HERE SHORTLY 1st Qtr 📸 pic.twitter.com/qGP7gb0SqK — Cornell Football (@BigRed_Football) October 20, 2018 CORNELL VICTORIOUS: @BigRed_Football runs away...