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NYS may see more pollution from federal vehicle standards rollback
Congress is considering resolutions to reduce state authority to limit tailpipe emissions and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering rolling back federal fuel economy regulations. According to New York state data, vehicle emissions account for 60% of pollution in cities alone ... FULL STORY
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FRESH TAKES: 2026 NFL Preview (podcast)
The NFL kicks off on Wednesday night in 2026! Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview the season ahead after an exciting 2025 season. They offer their takes, what they expect, ... LAUNCH STREAM
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Digital media linked to nearly 1 in 5 pediatric psychiatric crisis visits in Rochester study
Nearly one in five pediatric psychiatric crisis encounters reviewed by University of Rochester researchers involved a digital media or device-related problem, with those cases also associated with higher rates of suicidal thoughts, repeat crisis visits and recommendations for ... Read More
New York pension costs set to ease for most workers, rise again for police and fire employers
New York's public pension system is projecting a modest decline in employer contribution rates for most state and local government workers in 2028, while costs for police and fire pensions are expected to climb again as faster salary ... Read More
Yates County Sheriff’s Office seeks man wanted on DWI charge
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted in connection with a driving while intoxicated charge. Lucio Garcia-Perez, 46, ...
New York enacts three worker protection laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed three laws addressing union impersonation, last-minute construction schedule changes and employee access to personnel records. The measures create financial penalties for ...
Downtown Seneca Falls façade program drives nearly $800,000 in investment
A downtown revitalization program in Seneca Falls has wrapped up after generating nearly $800,000 in public and private investment across a series of façade and storefront ...
SUNY launches $10 million brain institute network
New York is launching a $10 million, multi-campus SUNY research network focused on Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other age-related brain disorders. The SUNY Brain ...
New York proposes prior approval for all auto insurance rate increases
New York insurance regulators have proposed requiring insurers to obtain state approval before raising private passenger auto insurance rates. The Department of Financial Services proposal would ...
New York sues over rollbacks to endangered species protections
New York and a coalition of other states have filed two lawsuits challenging federal rules that weaken habitat and other protections under the Endangered Species Act ...
New York secures $8 million settlement over online sweepstakes casinos
New York has secured an $8 million settlement from the operator of Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots after state investigators said the online platforms ...
Attorney general releases video in Syracuse police custody death investigation
The New York Attorney General's Office has released police body-camera footage from its investigation into the 2023 death of Alex Rivera after an encounter with Syracuse ...
Cornell professor Peter Katzenstein receives James Madison Award
Cornell University professor Peter J. Katzenstein has received the American Political Science Association's James Madison Award for distinguished scholarly contributions to political science. The association presents ...
Cornell researchers test dyed wool for solar water purification
Cornell researchers say specially dyed wool could provide a low-cost, biodegradable material for producing fresh water from salt water using sunlight. The study tested wool treated ...
Cornell AI study finds cellular off switch linked to cancer pathways
Cornell researchers used artificial intelligence and laboratory testing to identify a previously unknown way cells regulate the movement of proteins, a discovery that could help scientists ...
New York Sea Grant launches coastal resilience network for local governments
New York Sea Grant is launching a network to help local governments across the state's Great Lakes region respond to flooding, shoreline changes and water-resource challenges ...
$500,000 federal grant advances Hornell-area sewer upgrades
A $500,000 federal grant will pay for engineering and design work on a regional sewer project serving Hornell, North Hornell and Hornellsville, officials announced Wednesday. The ...
Waterloo man charged after child enticement investigation
A Waterloo man was arrested Wednesday after investigators said he exchanged sexually explicit messages with people he believed were teenage girls and arranged to meet them ...
Ithaca YMCA to mark Welcoming Week Sept. 10-19
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County will participate in Welcoming Week from Sept. 10 through Sept. 19, joining a national YMCA campaign centered on helping ...
Seneca Falls man charged after alleged domestic dispute in Tyre
A Seneca Falls man faces two charges following an alleged domestic dispute in the town of Tyre, according to the Seneca County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested ...
SPORTS
Yankees power past Rockies behind George Lombard Jr.’s first career grand slam
The New York Yankees leaned on the long ball Wednesday night, hitting three home runs and getting a historic grand slam from George Lombard Jr. in a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Lombard's third-inning blast was the first grand ... Read More
Mets survive wild comeback to beat Marlins in high-scoring thriller
The New York Mets (68-78) survived one of the wildest games of their season Wednesday night, surrendering an eight-run lead before erupting for six runs in the seventh inning and holding on for a 15-14 victory over the Miami Marlins ... Read More
FLX LIVING
Cayuga Community College student government leaders focus on connection, support as new semester begins
Student Government Organization President Lauren Woods and Vice President Marjorie Lester are both returning students who said their own experiences at Cayuga shaped their decision to take on leadership roles. Woods is a first-generation college student and mother ... Read More
NATIONAL INTEREST
Pew survey finds two-thirds of older Americans are grandparents
Two-thirds of Americans ages 65 and older were grandparents in 2024, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of federal surveys and other national studies. The analysis, released ahead of Grandparents Day on Sept. 13, found that the ... Read More
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BILLS WEEKLY: 2026 Season Preview, Week One in Houston (podcast)
The first week of the 2026 Buffalo Bills season is here! Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo are ready for the regular to begin as they take a look at the season ahead. The guys preview what they think ... Launch Stream
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