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Seneca Meadows is helping New York reach its environmental goals
Climate Week 2024 is the perfect time to discuss Seneca Meadows and the more than four decades in which we’ve helped build the foundation of the Finger Lakes economy, and the positive role we’ve played in helping New York State reach its ambitious climate goals. Until there is zero waste produced by New Yorkers, the essential work of hauling and responsibly managing those materials is critical for every community across the state.
More top aides to NYC mayor resign as federal investigations swirl
NEW YORK (AP) — Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Monday that he had accepted the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks, the latest senior official to leave as the mayor fends off an indictment and calls to step down. Adams’ director of Asian affairs, Winnie Greco, also resigned and the city fired another former aide, Rana Abbasova, who previously served as the mayor’s liaison to the Turkish community, a spokesperson for City Hall said Monday evening. Federal investigators have seized devices from all three officials — along with several other high-ranking city appointees — as part of apparently separate investigations that have engulfed the Democrat’s administration and prompted an exodus of top officials in recent weeks. Adams said on TV station NY1 that Banks had told him Sunday that “he wants to transition to some other things” and “doesn’t want this to be a constant burden on the work that we’re doing in the city.” The mayor added, “I wish my good friend well.”
Nikki Glaser, Zoo Boo and Apple Fest: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
Central New York has a slow start to the week before wrapping up with a busy weekend. Head to Funk ‘n Waffles for Dead Night with The Bog Brothers to start off your week. But don’t forget to mark down October must-dos like Zoo Boo at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, LaFayette Apple Festival and Apple Fest in Cicero are scheduled this week.
New Yorkers Have Been Paying Tolls Since The 1800s
It has always cost something to use major roadways in New York State. Check out the cost of using the Albany-Bethlehem Turnpike in the 1800s and what you were allowed to bring along. The Albany Institute of Art & History posted a very interesting sign they had in its archives....
Hochul vetoes retirement ‘equity’ bill for specialized cops
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have boosted pension benefits for park rangers, campus police and other specialized law enforcement officers, citing the substantial fiscal impact on the state government. The proposal, approved by the Democratic-controlled Legislature in June with nearly unanimous support, called for allowing regional state park police, environmental conservation officers, forest rangers and university police officers to apply for retirement benefits after 20 years instead of the current 25-year term. Supporters said the...
Professor Emeritus to release new political biography
CAZENOVIA — This fall, the University of Missouri Press will release the latest book by John Robert Greene, Ph.D., the Paul J. Schupf Professor of History and Humanities at the former Cazenovia College. The book, titled “Little Helpers: Harry Vaughan, His Cronies, and Corruption in the Truman Administration,” is a biography of General Harry H. […]
Church, real estate appraiser: See 29 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 29 new businesses during the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 5. Some of the businesses filed included were a new church, a real estate appraiser and a manufacturer of sewing products. One business based in Onondaga County filed to...
New resources available to help New Yorkers find state jobs
Gov. Kathy Hochul says there are multiple resources for jobseekers available in person and throughout communities across New York to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant openings with state agencies. The state Department of Civil Service has partnered with the state Department of Labor to establish the Centers for Careers...
Aspire NY Initiative: Empowering Young Men and Boys Across New York
The Aspire NY initiative has been launched as a collaborative effort between the State’s Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), former NFL quarterback Don McPherson, and the Alliance of New York State YMCAs. This partnership will engage 140 YMCA facilities statewide to deliver programming aimed at preventing gender-based violence. This initiative reflects New York's commitment to improving public safety and supporting survivors of domestic violence, especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Why fall is the perfect time to plant garlic in your garden
Planting garlic in the autumn is a wonderful, no-fuss way to enjoy fresh garlic next summer. Why plant garlic in the fall? Vernalization is important for the success of your garlic. Vernalization is the process of cooling the seed or bulb to accelerate plant growth. ...
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