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News from the New York Public News Network, composed of a dozen newsrooms across the state to provide better journalism for all New Yorkers. Participating public media stations are WAER, Syracuse; WAMC, Albany; WBFO, Buffalo; WJFF (Radio Catskill), Liberty; WMHT, Albany; WNYC, New York City; WRVO, Oswego; WSHU, Connecticut/Long Island; WSKG, Vestal; WSLU (North Country Public Radio), Canton; WLIW, Long Island; and WXXI, Rochester.
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The UAW, which represents service and maintenance workers at Cornell, is calling for a new contract that would increase pay and adjust for inflation.
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President Biden’s decision to not seek a second term is throwing the Democratic Party into disarray less than a month before the party’s nominating convention.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is touting a state investment meant to expand access to childcare
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The baseball world is descending upon Cooperstown for Hall of Fame induction weekend.
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A rise in 80- and 90-degree days across New York state is starting to have its effect on some crops.
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A statue of Underground Railroad heroine Harriet Tubman Tubman is now on display in Lake Placid.
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Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church has been added to the National Park System, expanding the story of Harriet Tubman in Auburn.
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A new facility at the Steuben County Landfill converts methane emissions into so-called renewable natural gas. Some environmentalists are concerned about its development.
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New York fire departments recently received more than $140,000 in stipend payments for their volunteer responders to help offset the cost of required training. The funds come from a $10 million state program meant to help volunteer departments recruit new firefighters.
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Some voters are receiving text messages regarding giving them incorrect polling locations. The company behind the messages, Vote FTW, says it was an error.