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Abortion, LGBTQ rights are on NY ballots this fall. But will the wording confuse voters?
New York officials on Monday turned down requests to add the words "abortion" and "LGBTQ" to a statewide ballot question so that voters clearly understand what they're being asked to decide. The state's four election commissioners unanimously approved the final ballot language for the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposal that would add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state constitution. They stuck with wording suggested by the Board of Elections staff, which uses terms such as "pregnancy...
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."
Cornell University laboratory to receive $30M expansion after New York State investment
ITHACA (WBNG) -- A new expansion project is set to begin on Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center and New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The state is contributing $19.5 million and the university $10 million to add 26,000 square feet of usable space in the lab. Executive Director at the AHDC Francois Elvinger said these investments will further the research done to help fight emerging diseases and improve the state’s ecosystem.
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
David Gravel continues Outlaw domination with $12,000 Weedsport victory
With five feature wins in the last thirteen days, David Gravel is the hottest driver on the World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Tour. Sunday night at the Weedsport Speedway, this 32-year-old Watertown, Connecticut native racked up his fourteenth feature victory of 2024, and it pushed his season earnings on the WoO trail to over $500,000.
Jamesville Beach and Gillie Lake closed due to algal blooms
Jamesville Beach located in the Town of LaFayette and Gillie Lake in the Town of Camillus are both closed for swimming due to the visual presence of an algal bloom according to the Onondaga County Health Department. Once the beaches are visually free of algae for 24 hours, water sampling...
Ava Wood Was Asleep in Her Bedroom When Her Own Father Shot and Killed Her
The obituary for 14-year-old Ava Wood is short. It describes her as someone who had a competitive spirit and a passion for life. It mentions her love of sports and in particular, soccer. She had recently been the recipient of a coaches' award for the junior varsity season. Wood was loved by her family and adored by friends. It's sad when anyone dies, and it's especially heartbreaking when one as young as Wood is taken in such a violent fashion. What makes her story more devastating is the fact that her life was taken by someone who was supposed to...
Gov. Hochul announces $37M Thruway resurfacing project from Victor to LeRoy exits
VICTOR, N.Y. — Get ready for major road repairs on the Thruway. Governor Kathy Hochul announced pavement improvements are set to begin from Exit 45 in Victor to Exit 47 in LeRoy. The $37 million resurfacing project will cover both the east and westbound lanes, with most of the...