Stricter gun laws begin in New York next week
Effective September 13, New York State is set to enforce several new gun regulations, stirring concerns and confusion among gun owners. According to officials, those with concealed carry permits issued before September 1, 2020, were ... more
New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox to headline Ontario Constitution Day dinner
The Ontario County Republican Committee has announced that Ed Cox, the New York State Republican Chairman, will be the marquee guest for their sixth annual Constitution Day Dinner. The event is set for Friday, Sept ... more
Geneva rolls out new access rules at City Hall after self-proclaimed auditor visits
Geneva has unveiled new guidelines to demarcate public and private areas within City Hall, a move prompted after a self-proclaimed "First Amendment auditor" recorded unauthorized footage inside the building, resulting in a confrontation that was ... more
Seneca Falls audit reveals inadequate cash collection management
An audit aimed at assessing the Town of Seneca Falls' cash collection procedures has exposed significant lapses in the management and safeguarding of funds. The report, issued on August 25, 2023, uncovered that town officials ... more
Douglas Merrill set to fill Canandaigua City Council vacancy
Following the July resignation of Democrat Renée Sutton, Douglas Merrill has been chosen to take up the at-large City Council seat. The appointment, slated for Sept. 5, came after Council interviews with five potential candidates ... more
NYSLRS boosts employer contribution rates for 2024-25 amid strong fund performance
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has disclosed the employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for the 2024-25 State Fiscal Year. The new figures indicate a rise ... more
Ferrara rejects resolution requesting analysis of high lung cancer rates around Seneca Meadows Landfill
Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Mike Ferrara flatly rejected Wednesday calls for a town board vote on a proposed resolution that asks the state to conduct an analysis of high lung cancer rates in census tracts ... more
Canandaigua marina proposes expansion with restaurant, vacation units
German Brothers Marina, located on the western shore of Canandaigua Lake, is set to undergo significant expansion if owner Peter Bruu's plans are approved. At an August 21 town board meeting, Bruu presented his proposal ... more
Seneca Falls Town Board could vote on new host agreement next week
The Seneca Falls Town Board is set to convene Tuesday to deliberate the adoption of a new host community agreement with Texas-based Seneca Meadows Inc. (SMI). The agreement, which was presented at an August board ... more
Sen. McConnell freezes up again while taking questions from reporters
Republican Mitch McConnell of Kentucky appeared to momentarily freeze during a news conference on Wednesday, just over a month after a similar incident in late July. The latest occurrence took place following a speech he ... more
Tompkins County seeks 300+ election workers for 2024
The Tompkins County Board of Elections is actively recruiting over 300 individuals to serve as election inspectors and poll site managers for three pivotal elections in 2024. The positions are slotted for the Presidential Primary, ... more
After Thurston officials say they’ll vote on law to ban sewage sludge spreading, Casella issues legal warning
A Steuben County town’s plan to hold a final vote Sept. 20 “at the latest” on a proposed local law banning field-spreading of municipal sewage sludge prompted warnings last night that the law would be ... more
NY lawmakers push for slavery reparations commission
New York State legislators are pressing Governor Kathy Hochul to approve a bill that would create a commission to evaluate reparations for slavery, aiming for her endorsement before year-end. Sen. James Sanders (D-10th Senate District) ... more
Conservative think tank groups prepare for possible Trump return to White House with bold agenda
A coalition of conservative organizations, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, is gearing up in anticipation of a potential second term for Donald Trump in the White House. This pre-emptive move comes over a year before ... more
LETTER: Seneca Falls Town Supervisor responds to recent letter writers and Mr. Schmitter
For the record, a RINO is a Republican In Name Only! I strongly disagree with Mr. Schmitter’s response to a recent letter to the editor when he said “At this local level, the major issues that ... more
Lobbyists in NY spent record-breaking $331M in 2022, per report
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) revealed on Monday that lobbying expenditures in New York soared to an all-time high of $331 million in 2022, marking a 13.2% increase from the previous ... more
Tensions rise between Biden, Hochul admin officials over migrant crisis
Tensions escalated between the Biden administration and Governor Kathy Hochul following her public plea for expediting migrant work authorizations. In a letter to both Gov. Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams, the U.S. Department of ... more
DEBRIEF: Cargill could sell Cayuga salt mine, Thurston moves toward banning sewage sludge, and more (podcast)
In this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're joined by Peter Mantius from The Water Front Online. The longtime environmental reporter has been busy publishing a number of high-profile pieces on the Finger Lakes over ... more
Lawmakers consider reopening look-back window under Child Victims Act
State lawmakers are considering the reopening of a lookback window under the Child Victims Act, allowing survivors of childhood sexual assault to once again file civil suits. The discussion gained traction after Friday's funeral for ... more
