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Trump Fires Fannie Mae Staff, Over 100 Terminated

Trump Administration announces firing of 100 employees at Fannie Mae
In a sweeping move aimed at restoring integrity in the U.S. housing system, President Donald Trump’s administration has fired over 100 employees at Fannie Mae for engaging in unethical conduct and facilitating mortgage fraud, according ... more
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April 19 Anti-Trump Protests Gain Momentum Nationwide

Protests against Donald Trump Administration
With less than two weeks until what organizers hope will be a defining moment of public dissent, anti-Trump activists across the country are ramping up final preparations for mass protests on April 19, signaling what ... more
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Odessa board taps former trustee to fill vacancy

Odessa board taps former trustee to fill vacancy
The Odessa Village Board has filled a trustee vacancy with a familiar face, appointing Kristine Gardner during its first meeting since the March election. Mayor Dustin Carnes selected Gardner to complete the final year of ... more
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Budget stalemate drags on as discovery law debate deepens

FBI: Heightened security around Albany expected over next week
New York lawmakers approved a third temporary budget extender on Monday as negotiations over the state’s $252 billion budget remain stalled. The holdup centers on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to amend pretrial discovery laws, which ... more
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Josh Riley bill demanding cancer study for Vietnam veterans passes House

Josh Riley bill demanding cancer study for Vietnam veterans passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that could finally bring long-sought answers to Vietnam veterans suffering from a rare and deadly cancer linked to their service overseas. The Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke ... more
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Anti-Trump Protest on April 19: What you need to know

Anti-Trump Protest in April 2025
A massive wave of protests is expected to sweep across the United States on April 19, 2025 as the grassroots organization 50501 prepares for another coordinated day of action against President Donald Trump’s administration. Following ... more
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Auburn invests $125K to chase up to $11M in tax credits

INSIDE THE FLX: Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason; keys to the city, Park Ranger retiring, skate park construction delayed (podcast)
The city of Auburn is spending $125,000 to hire a tax advisory firm in hopes of securing up to $11 million in federal tax credits, according to city officials. The funding would support a $94 ... more
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Auburn prepares for $8.6M budget shortfall, with no reserves left to fill the gap

City of Auburn votes 4-1 to create municipal ambulance service
City officials kicked off the 2025–26 budget season Thursday with a sobering message: Auburn is facing a projected $8.6 million general fund deficit, and for the first time in years, there’s no available fund balance ... more
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Seneca supervisors to vote on jail deal with NYC, opioid funding on Tuesday

Seneca supervisors to vote on jail deal with NYC, opioid funding on Tuesday
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday evening with a full agenda that includes votes on housing New York City inmates at the county jail, opioid settlement funding for local prevention programs, and ... more
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Thousands rally across Finger Lakes, Central New York against Trump, Musk-led federal cuts

Thousands rally across Finger Lakes, Central New York against Trump, Musk-led federal cuts
Thousands of demonstrators gathered across the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and the Southern Tier on Saturday, joining a nationwide wave of “Hands Off!” protests targeting President Donald Trump and sweeping changes implemented by the ... more
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Senator blasts budget delay, slams Albany for ignoring fiscal crisis

DEBRIEF: Tom O’Mara focuses on being voice for Southern Tier in Albany (podcast)
A week after the deadline passed, state leaders left Albany without delivering a new budget—drawing sharp criticism from Senator Tom O’Mara, who says the delay masks a dangerous failure to confront New York’s deepening financial ... more
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How Trump’s Tariffs will affect everyday Americans

Trump's Tariffs will impact everyday Americans
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs—pitched as a “declaration of American economic independence”—are already sending shockwaves through global markets. From groceries to gadgets, the cost of everyday life in the United States is poised to ... more
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Housing crisis deepens Homsite outlines efforts and programs in Cayuga County

Housing crisis deepens Homsite outlines efforts and programs in Cayuga County
As the housing crisis deepens across the region, Cayuga County nonprofit Homsite continues its decades-long mission to ensure residents have access to safe, affordable homes through rehabilitation programs, emergency repairs, and rental assistance. Executive Director ... more
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Tariffs and Trump: Economic Turmoil Meets Constitutional Crisis

Trump Tariffs Crash Stock Market
Global markets are reeling, economists are alarmed, and American consumers are bracing for price hikes. The catalyst? Former President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, which he claims are aimed at strengthening the U.S. economy. But ... more
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Poll shows AOC leading Schumer in early matchup

Poll shows AOC leading Schumer in early matchup
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a commanding early lead over Sen. Chuck Schumer in a potential 2028 New York Democratic primary, according to a new poll by liberal group Data for Progress. The survey found 55% ... more
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Seneca County launches new development agency to drive economic growth

Seneca County launches new development agency to drive economic growth
Seneca County has officially launched a new Local Development Corporation (LDC), aiming to boost economic development and revitalize key properties across the region. The announcement came Friday, following the LDC’s inaugural meeting in March where ... more
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Assembly Democrats block public safety bills in committee standoff

NYSAC says state can’t expect counties to shoulder economic burden of budgetary crisis
Efforts to crack down on violent crime, address animal cruelty, and counter antisemitism in New York hit a roadblock this week as the Assembly Majority Conference rejected a slate of bills proposed by Republican lawmakers ... more
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Geneva City Council considers staffing increases, mental health support, and panhandling rules

Geneva City Council considers staffing increases, mental health support, and panhandling rules
At its April 2 meeting, Geneva City Council heard proposals to restore police positions, hire a mental health professional, and update city code to address aggressive panhandling ... more
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Cayuga County boosts CIO’s salary to $160K, eyes shared IT agreement with Auburn

Cayuga County boosts CIO's salary to $160K, eyes shared IT agreement with Auburn
The Cayuga County Legislature voted this week to raise the county’s Chief Information Officer’s salary to $160,000 and authorized continued negotiations toward a shared IT services agreement with the City of Auburn. The vote followed ... more
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