New York State
Local News – Primary Day, June 27, 2023
By now you may have heard about the contentious zoning debate in the town of Caroline south of Ithaca. But, you may not know that it almost led to criminal charges against one resident. In April, the Tompkins County Democratic Committee (TCDC) accused Peter Hoyt of violating state election law. There’s a video showing him…
Read MorePush is On for Stronger NY Retirement Savings Program to Become Law
Around 85% of more than 200 small business owners in New York feel that workplace retirement savings plans are too expensive to pay on their own, according to an AARP NY survey. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill to bolster the New York Secure Choice Savings Program will reach Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk in the coming…
Read MoreNY Clean-Energy Industry to See Boost from Federal Infrastructure Act
New York’s Climate Act has a target goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030, and 9,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2035. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, N.Y. — The Senate-approved Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has $15 billion allocated for the electric vehicle industry, and is expected to add momentum to New York’s growing commitment to…
Read MoreMarist Poll: Majority of New Yorkers Think Cuomo Should Resign
Governor Cuomo at a press conference on reducing incidents of gun violence in New York City in Brooklyn on July 14, 2021. (Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY — A majority of New Yorkers think Governor Cuomo should resign. That’s according to an overnight poll from the Marist…
Read MoreInvestigation finds that Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women
NY Attorney General Letitia James announcing the findings of the investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo. (Provided) ITHACA, NY — Independent investigators have found that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women from 2013 to November 2020. The women were former and current state employees. New York State Attorney General Letitia…
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