Hakeem Jeffries says Mayor Eric Adams should not resign amid indictment
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated on Thursday that New York City Mayor Eric Adams should not resign despite facing charges of illegal foreign contributions, wire fraud, and bribery. Jeffries emphasized that Adams is "entitled ... more
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Harris and Trump brace for final 30-day push as battleground states remain tight
With just 30 days left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a close race across seven key battleground states. Both campaigns are focusing heavily on winning ... more
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Secret Service under pressure as Trump returns to site of assassination attempt
As former President Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pa., for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt, Secret Service agents are expressing serious concerns about the agency’s ability to maintain security. A dozen current ... more
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Uber crash victims lose right to sue after pizza order waiver
A New Jersey couple injured in a 2022 Uber crash is blocked from suing the company after their daughter unknowingly waived their right to a trial while ordering pizza on Uber Eats. The couple, Georgia ... more
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Farmers feel the impact of New York’s new overtime rules as state offers tax relief
Nearly a year after New York state lowered the threshold for farm workers to qualify for overtime pay, farmers are beginning to adjust to the financial impact. The threshold was reduced from 60 to 56 ... more
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Buffalo VA under scrutiny after report reveals delays in care for veterans
A recent report from the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General revealed that 42 patients in the Buffalo VA system did not receive timely care under the VA's community care program, sparking outrage among federal ... more
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Dow Jones hits record high as jobs report exceeds expectations
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a record high on Friday, closing at 42,352.75 after the U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, far surpassing economist forecasts. The stronger-than-expected labor market data reassured investors about ... more
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GM halts production at two major plants due to hurricane Helene impacts
General Motors has temporarily stopped production at two key U.S. plants due to supply chain disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene. The automaker canceled shifts on Thursday and Friday at its Flint, Michigan, plant, which produces ... more
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What’s next for pharmacy giant CVS? Breakup possible, but challenges remain for business
CVS Health is weighing a potential breakup amid financial struggles, with the company under pressure from high medical costs and pharmacy reimbursement issues. Despite exploring splitting its retail pharmacy and insurance divisions, some analysts argue ... more
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What is Proposition 1 in New York?
New Yorkers will vote this November on a proposal to expand the state’s nondiscrimination protections. The amendment would add new categories, including gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and reproductive health care, to the state constitution's ... more
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REMEMBERING: Peter Hawker, 62, of Seneca Falls
Peter J. Hawker, 62, of Seneca Falls, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday September 25, 2024. Peter was born March 18, 1962 in Seneca Falls to the late Allen W. Hawker Sr ... more
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Phelps man convicted of assaulting child under 13
A Phelps man is headed to prison after being convicted by a jury in Ontario County. Tristin Elliot, 27, will be sentenced to 10-25 years at a later date, according to prosecutors, who accused him ... more
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Police: Savannah man raped woman at gunpoint, threatened her life after attack
State police have arrested a Wayne County man following an investigation into a sexual assault at his home. According to authorities, Matthew Foro, 47, held a woman at gunpoint and raped her. He threatened her ... more
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Cornell study: liquefied natural gas has a larger carbon footprint than coal
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), often touted as a cleaner alternative to coal, has a greenhouse gas footprint 33% larger than coal when factoring in its entire production and shipping process, according to a new Cornell ... more
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New York grapples with rising chronic absenteeism, post-pandemic challenges
Nearly one in three students in New York State were chronically absent during the 2022-2023 school year, according to a report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office, highlighting the persistent impact of the COVID-19 ... more
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Gillibrand promotes universal school meals: How would it work?
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Rush-Henrietta Senior High School on Friday to discuss her proposed legislation aimed at expanding access to free school meals for all students across the country. The legislation, titled the Universal ... more
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Wayne County Sheriff’s Office investigates home invasion in Macedon
Authorities are searching for suspects following a violent home invasion in the Town of Macedon early Friday morning. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at approximately 4:58 a.m. from a residence ... more
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Livingston County declares October as breast cancer awareness month
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has declared October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, spotlighting a disease that remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S. The county's move aims to encourage ... more
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Seneca County pair arrested in vehicle fraud investigation
Two residents of Seneca Falls are facing multiple charges following an investigation into a fraudulent vehicle purchase, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph C. Smith, 44, and Tanya M. Rush, 37, were arrested ... more
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