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From @npr.org: The vote narrows guidance to recommend the birth dose only for at-risk infants. The recommendation has been in place for more than 30 years and is credited with reducing liver disease.
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CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
From @npr.org: The vote narrows guidance to recommend the birth dose only for at-risk infants. The recommendation has been in place for more than 30 years and is credited with reducing liver disease.
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A Virginia grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges after a judge dismissed the initial case. The prosecution, encouraged by President Trump, alleged that James misrepresented a property purchase.
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Don...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A Virginia grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges after a judge dismissed the initial case. The prosecution, encouraged by President Trump, alleged that James misrepresented a property purchase.
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From @npr.org: The FBI has arrested a suspect in the long-unsolved case of pipe bombs placed near the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The suspect was taken into custody in Virginia after a years-long investigation involving thousands of interviews.
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FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack
The FBI has spent years searching for the person who put bombs near the Democratic and Republican committee headquarters, hours before the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
From @npr.org: The FBI has arrested a suspect in the long-unsolved case of pipe bombs placed near the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The suspect was taken into custody in Virginia after a years-long investigation involving thousands of interviews.
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: Alaina Denton, 20, is the only female plow driver on her crew. She grew up on a farm and discovered her passion for big machinery at trade school. Now she navigates the demanding Cascade Pass route, keeping Adirondack roads safe.
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Ride along with a young woman plow driver during a winter storm in the Adirondacks
Alaina Denton, 20, is the only female plow driver on her crew. She grew up on a farm and discovered her passion for big machinery at trade school. Now she navigates the demanding Cascade Pass route, k...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
From @ncprnews.bsky.social: Alaina Denton, 20, is the only female plow driver on her crew. She grew up on a farm and discovered her passion for big machinery at trade school. Now she navigates the demanding Cascade Pass route, keeping Adirondack roads safe.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing several conditions before signing the state's Medical Aid in Dying Act. Her amendments include requiring patients to videotape their requests and undergo mental health evaluations.
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Hochul proposes amendments to Medical Aid in Dying Act awaiting her signature, sources say
The governor has asked for additions, including a video recording of the request and a waiting period before approval.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing several conditions before signing the state's Medical Aid in Dying Act. Her amendments include requiring patients to videotape their requests and undergo mental health evaluations.
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Expanded eligibility caused a surge in demand that drained St. Lawrence County's budget in weeks. Officials warn that the freeze on new aid will force many parents out of the workforce.
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Over half of NY's counties have run out of child care assistance funds
Over half of NY counties, including St. Lawrence, have run out of child care assistance funds. The shortfall leaves working families without subsidies until late 2026.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Expanded eligibility caused a surge in demand that drained St. Lawrence County's budget in weeks. Officials warn that the freeze on new aid will force many parents out of the workforce.
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Ag Secretary Rollins promises to "deconstruct" SNAP, citing "massive fraud." Experts dispute her data, warning that structural changes could cut food assistance for millions of Americans.
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The agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know
Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ag Secretary Rollins promises to "deconstruct" SNAP, citing "massive fraud." Experts dispute her data, warning that structural changes could cut food assistance for millions of Americans.
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The Bosnian Community Center of Central New York opened this week in downtown Utica. Founder Elvisa Alikadic says it will serve as a hub for resources and a welcoming space for immigrant families.
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Utica’s large Bosnian population gets a new home
Officials and members of Utica's Bosnian community cut the ribbon this week on the new Bosnian Community Center of Central New York.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Bosnian Community Center of Central New York opened this week in downtown Utica. Founder Elvisa Alikadic says it will serve as a hub for resources and a welcoming space for immigrant families.
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75 years later, Thanksgiving staple Jiffy corn muffin mix still costs less than $1.
The family-run Chelsea Milling Company has never advertised and keeps prices low by not answering to shareholders. You can still find boxes on sale for 50 cents.
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The family-run Chelsea Milling Company has never advertised and keeps prices low by not answering to shareholders. You can still find boxes on sale for 50 cents.
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75 years later, Thanksgiving staple Jiffy corn muffin mix still costs less than $1
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
75 years later, Thanksgiving staple Jiffy corn muffin mix still costs less than $1.
The family-run Chelsea Milling Company has never advertised and keeps prices low by not answering to shareholders. You can still find boxes on sale for 50 cents.
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The family-run Chelsea Milling Company has never advertised and keeps prices low by not answering to shareholders. You can still find boxes on sale for 50 cents.
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Local police will increase patrols through the holiday weekend to catch impaired drivers. Blackout Wednesday sees a 37% spike in alcohol-related crash deaths nationwide. NY state is suspending lane closures and bridge work to ease travel.
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Police plan extra patrols over the holiday, targeting impaired drivers
Officials advise drivers to not drive impaired and pay attention to their surroundings while on the road this holiday season.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Local police will increase patrols through the holiday weekend to catch impaired drivers. Blackout Wednesday sees a 37% spike in alcohol-related crash deaths nationwide. NY state is suspending lane closures and bridge work to ease travel.
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Syracuse's Common Council has voted to block Syracuse University from installing Flock Safety license plate readers on city property, citing privacy concerns about the company's data-sharing practices. The city is now seeking a new vendor for its surveillance cameras.
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Syracuse lawmakers look to remove license plate readers after data sharing concerns
Privacy concerns led to a unanimous vote from Common Councilors on Monday to revoke permission for Syracuse University to install several of the cameras on city property.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Syracuse's Common Council has voted to block Syracuse University from installing Flock Safety license plate readers on city property, citing privacy concerns about the company's data-sharing practices. The city is now seeking a new vendor for its surveillance cameras.
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Novelis, a major aluminum supplier to automakers, experienced its second major fire in two months at its Oswego County plant. The company is working to mitigate disruptions to Ford's F-150 production through alternative sources.
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At Novelis, physical and economic damage still unknown after second major fire in two months
Novelis says some operations are underway again, after the Scriba-based plant suffered its third fire in three months.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Novelis, a major aluminum supplier to automakers, experienced its second major fire in two months at its Oswego County plant. The company is working to mitigate disruptions to Ford's F-150 production through alternative sources.
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UPDATE: The federal government is reversing its decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies across New York state, according to Rep. Mike Lawler, who had urged the agency to reconsider.
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Federal government backtracks on plan to cancel naturalization ceremonies
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services suddenly canceled naturalization ceremonies across New York this week.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
UPDATE: The federal government is reversing its decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies across New York state, according to Rep. Mike Lawler, who had urged the agency to reconsider.
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This is the second four-alarm fire to hit the aluminum plant in the town of Scriba in the last two months.
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Major fire strikes Novelis plant near Oswego for second time
This is the second four-alarm fire to hit the aluminum plant in the town of Scriba in the last two months.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This is the second four-alarm fire to hit the aluminum plant in the town of Scriba in the last two months.
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Onondaga County Clerk Emily Bersani says "no explanation" was given for the sudden cancellation of naturalization ceremonies. The federal decision affects seven counties across the state.
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Federal government cancels naturalization ceremonies across New York, surprising local officials
A naturalization ceremony was supposed to take place in Onondaga County this week, but was canceled without explanation.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Onondaga County Clerk Emily Bersani says "no explanation" was given for the sudden cancellation of naturalization ceremonies. The federal decision affects seven counties across the state.
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Onondaga County has made an offer to 91-year-old Azalia King, who lives on property needed for the Micron semiconductor project. King's family filed suit after she received an eviction notice, saying the county promised she could remain in her home for life.
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Onondaga County makes offer to woman living on land needed for Micron project
Onondaga County is trying to evict 91-year-old Azalia King, who lives on land the county needs for the Micron project.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Onondaga County has made an offer to 91-year-old Azalia King, who lives on property needed for the Micron semiconductor project. King's family filed suit after she received an eviction notice, saying the county promised she could remain in her home for life.
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Listen to Grant Reeher speak with Ryan Griffiths @wrvo.org on his recent book “The Disunited States” examining the growing interest in a national divorce between Red State America and Blue State America.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Listen to Grant Reeher speak with Ryan Griffiths @wrvo.org on his recent book “The Disunited States” examining the growing interest in a national divorce between Red State America and Blue State America.
Listen here: oxford.ly/3K42spb
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Onondaga County's Industrial Development Agency has given final approval for Micron's $100 billion semiconductor plant in Clay. The unanimous vote clears the way for a December groundbreaking, pending state and federal permits.
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Onondaga County gives final approval for Micron project
Micron has cleared another hurdle needed to start construction on $100 billion plan to build a massive semiconductor chip fabrication plant in the Town of Clay.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Onondaga County's Industrial Development Agency has given final approval for Micron's $100 billion semiconductor plant in Clay. The unanimous vote clears the way for a December groundbreaking, pending state and federal permits.
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: For the first time in 14 years, the Adirondack Park Agency has voted to hold an adjudicatory hearing. The rare move will review a controversial proposal for a 155mm Howitzer weapons range in Lewis.
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Adirondack Park Agency sends Essex County weapons range project to rare adjudicatory hearing
The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has ordered its first adjudicatory hearing in 14 years to review a controversial weapons range proposal in the eastern Adirondacks.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
From @ncprnews.bsky.social: For the first time in 14 years, the Adirondack Park Agency has voted to hold an adjudicatory hearing. The rare move will review a controversial proposal for a 155mm Howitzer weapons range in Lewis.
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Governor Kathy Hochul has agreed to delay a law banning gas hookups in new buildings, part of a series of recent fossil fuel-friendly moves. Climate advocates say the shifts undermine the state's renewable energy goals.
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Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies
The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Governor Kathy Hochul has agreed to delay a law banning gas hookups in new buildings, part of a series of recent fossil fuel-friendly moves. Climate advocates say the shifts undermine the state's renewable energy goals.
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From @ncprnews.bsky.social: A proposed military weapons testing range in the Adirondacks could head to a rare adjudicatory hearing. The Adirondack Park Agency received nearly 1,400 public comments on the project, with only 19 in support.
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Controversial weapons range project in the Adirondacks could go to a special hearing
Michael Hopmeier has been applying for an APA permit to build a weapons range in Lewis to study the internal ballistics of a 155mm Howitzer.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
From @ncprnews.bsky.social: A proposed military weapons testing range in the Adirondacks could head to a rare adjudicatory hearing. The Adirondack Park Agency received nearly 1,400 public comments on the project, with only 19 in support.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is vetting potential running mates for her 2026 reelection bid, including Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham. The search comes as her current lieutenant governor challenges her in the Democratic primary.
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Gov. Hochul's running mate shortlist includes Brooklyn DA, state lawmaker
The governor met with at least one potential candidate over the weekend at a conference in Puerto Rico.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Gov. Kathy Hochul is vetting potential running mates for her 2026 reelection bid, including Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham. The search comes as her current lieutenant governor challenges her in the Democratic primary.
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New York is moving forward with plans for a new nuclear power plant that would generate at least one gigawatt of electricity. Communities in the North Country are hosting public forums this week to explore whether the region could be the right fit.
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NY plans to build a nuclear power plant. The North Country wants to make its case
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New York is moving forward with plans for a new nuclear power plant that would generate at least one gigawatt of electricity. Communities in the North Country are hosting public forums this week to explore whether the region could be the right fit.
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A $12 million gift from the estate of Nick and Agnes Renzi will support Cortland County nonprofits through the Central New York Community Foundation. The endowment addresses critical needs in a rural community often overlooked by major donors.
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Cortland County nonprofits to receive $12 million gift
The Central New York Community Foundation will administer the funds, which were a gift from Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A $12 million gift from the estate of Nick and Agnes Renzi will support Cortland County nonprofits through the Central New York Community Foundation. The endowment addresses critical needs in a rural community often overlooked by major donors.
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Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming lawmakers say they plan to focus on helping residents thrive, not just survive.
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Democrats who will take over Onondaga County Legislature talk priorities for the new year
Democrats swept all competitive seats on Election Day to take control of the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time since the late 1970s.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming lawmakers say they plan to focus on helping residents thrive, not just survive.
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