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Here’s how Albany could squander NY’s coming $12 billion carbon-tax slush fund
Economists don’t agree on much, which may explain why politicians usually ignore them. Harry Truman, exasperated by his fiscal advisers’ annoying “On the one hand, but on the other hand” equivocations, is said to have shouted, “Can’t somebody bring me a one-handed economist?”. But...
Upstate New York as a national tech corridor? Report finds some obstacles
The skylines of Syracuse (left), Rochester (center) and Buffalo (right). The three Upstate cities are collaborating on an application to the federal government to be designated as a Tech Hub. © syracuse.com/TNS.
Revolutionary App Helps New York Patients Restore Their Hearing
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Chris Ellis, Founder of AudioCardio. AudioCardio is a clinically-proven sound therapy that maintains and restores hearing. A Stanford study showed 78% of participants had a positive change in hearing within 3 weeks. Chris and I discuss what Hudson Valley residents need to do preventatively for noise pollution, and how AudioCardio works simply via phone app.
Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
New York State Senator James Seward Remembered
James L. Seward, esteemed New York State Senator, passed away on July 27th, 2024, at the age of 72. A dedicated public servant, Seward represented the 51st Senate District, which encompasses parts of central New York, from 1987 until his retirement in 2020. His tenure of over three decades was marked by a steadfast commitment to his constituents and a reputation for bipartisan cooperation.
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