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FILE - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks to reporters about legislation passed during a special legislative session in the Red Room at the state Capitol, July 1, 2022, in Albany, N.Y. As President Joe Biden runs up against the limits of what he can do on abortion, gun control and other issues without larger Democratic majorities in Congress, some in his party want more fire and boldness than the president's acknowledgement of their frustration and calls imploring people to vote in November.(AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
Outside review planned for NY’s COVID-19 response
A third-party auditor will review the New York state government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic ... more
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National Grid issues tips to stay cool, save cash
Officials at National Grid say customers can lower their energy costs taking no-cost and low-cost steps to stay cool. more
With temperatures hovering in the mid-90's, people walk near a sign down Hanover Street in the North End, during a summer heat wave, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Boston. Dangerously high temperatures Thursday threatened much of the Northeast and Deep South as millions of Americans sought comfort from air-conditioners, fire hydrants, fountains and cooling centers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Heat wave to linger in region
A high heat wave will linger throughout the weekend for much of the Northeast, including Central New York ... more
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Kodak uses film manufacturing expertise for new battery
Eastman Kodak is making an investment in a battery technology company, and the company’s CEO said that association is a natural fit for Kodak. more
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Colleges get $1.5M grant to boost prison education programs
A partnership between the State University of New York and the Mellon Foundation will expand educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in state prisons. more
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The roots of organic marijuana plants are moistened by an irrigation system while the leaves soak up the sun at a farm in the Schoharie County town of Sharon Friday.
Shops expected to get local cannabis products on shelves this year
Just a couple of miles from the tourism hotspot of Sharon Springs, thousands of organically-farmed marijuana plants are beginning to bush out with the aid of an irrigation system ... more
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Bill in state senate would restore death penalty in New York
A new bill has been introduced in the state Senate seeking to restore the death penalty in limited cases in New York state. more
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Patrons can enjoy a hand-crafted menu created by well-known local chef Patrick O’Connor, owner of Feast & Festivities by O’Connor’s, during one of three upcoming Adirondack Summer Dinner Train Series events.
Adirondack Summer Dinner Train Series schedules three new dates for summer, fall
The Adirondack Railroad is bringing back its popular dinner train series on Tuesday, July 26. The train departs Utica’s Union Station, traveling to the station in Remsen and back. more
Major Scott Corbett stands in front of Million Air at the Griffiss International Airport. Major Corbett is a Marine pilot instructor conducting training at Griffiss.
Return trip eventful for RFA grad, Navy flight instructor
Maj. Scott Corbett, a former Rome resident, likes to return to the area to visit family and friends. more
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Forum aims to help take bite out of surge in cases of Lyme, tick-borne diseases
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, hailed local attendance at a pair of local events to raise awareness about Lyme and tick-borne diseases. more
Judge Richard Simons
Oneida Indian Nation pays respects to deceased judge
The Oneida Indian Nation marked the passing of former New York Supreme Court Justice and New York Court of Appeals Judge Richard Simons. more
Food banks and pantries are struggling to meet the growing need even as federal programs provide less food to distribute, grocery store donations wane and cash gifts don't go nearly as far. In Oneida, Karing Kitchen Coordinator Melissa King said other food pantries in the area are all dealing with the same issue. But the issue isn't just a local one. In this Associated Press photo, a volunteer fills up a vehicle with food boxes at the St. Mary's Food Bank Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Phoenix. There, more than 900 families line up at the distribution center every weekday for an emergency government food box.
Inflation puts squeeze on food pantries locally, across the country
A dollar doesn’t go as far as it did at the beginning of this year and it’s only getting worse as food pantries work to ensure the hardest hit in the community don’t go hungry. more
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SUNY New Paltz students work on a dig at the Pine Street African Burial Ground in Kingston on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
Archaeological digs under way in Kingston
Archaeological digs by SUNY New Paltz students are underway at the Pine Street African Burial Ground on Pine Street and at the Old Dutch Church on Wall Street. more
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Tickets, parking passes for State Fair go on sale
Tickets and parking admission tickets for the 2022 Great New York State Fair have gone on sale through the Fair’s online ticket seller, Etix. more
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Three Republican sheriffs endorse Wells in congressional bid
Republican Congressional Candidate Steve Wells  announced he has received endorsements from all three Republican county sheriffs in the state’s 22nd Congressional District. more
Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, Bassett Healthcare Network’s president and chief executive officer, left, and Doug Hastings, Bassett Healthcare Network’s Board of Directors chair, talk while Ibrahim signs a contract extension to continue to lead the network through 2029.
Bassett Healthcare, CEO agree on early contract extension
Bassett Healthcare Network and Dr. Tommy Ibrahim have mutually agreed to an early contract extension on the occasion of the president and CEO’s highly productive two-year anniversary … more
According to the Federal Trade Commission, fraud cost veterans, service members and their families $267 million in 2021, a 162% increase from the previous year, officials said. The median loss for military scam victims was $600, which is 20% higher than for the general public, according to the data.
State officials warn of scams targeting service members
July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and the New York State Division of Consumer Protection has some tips and advice on avoiding scams targeting service members and military families. more
NAVIGATING THE CONSTRUCTION — Cars work their way toward detours as the busy bridge leading to and from the Griffiss Business and Technology and Route 49 which closed late Monday for construction. Motorists are advised to follow detour signs to make their way around the construction which is expected to be complete in September.
SNAPSHOT: Navigating construction on Griffiss
Cars work their way toward detours as the busy bridge leading to and from the Griffiss Business and Technology and Route 49 which closed late Monday for construction. more
A gas tank driver adjusts his hose hookup to an underground tank on May 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. High diesel prices are driving up the cost of most goods, from groceries to Amazon orders and furniture, as nearly everything that is delivered, whether by truck, rail or ship, uses diesel fuel. Truckers are turning down hauling jobs in the states with the most expensive diesel.
Sky-high diesel prices squeeze truckers, farmers, consumers
The price of diesel fuel has skyrocketed in recent months — much more even than regular gasoline — especially after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. more
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Although the Wolfspeed facility in Marcy, shown in this file photo from earlier this year, isn’t directly impacted by the proposed CHIPS Act, local officials are keeping an eye on the legislation which could help spur additional computer chip manufacturing in the U.S.
Local officials eye CHIPS Act progress
On Tuesday, there was buzz about a bill that would provide grants, tax credits and other incentives for computer chip manufacturing would see action in the Senate.  more
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