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Peak fall foliage is arriving in New York this weekend. See where

Peak fall foliage is arriving in New York this weekend. See where

Peak or near-peak fall colors are expected across parts of the Adirondacks and Catskills this weekend, with foliage also advancing across Central and Western New York. See the latest conditions by region.
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Congressman Meuser Announces $2.8 Million in Federal Grants for Pennsylvania Fire Departments

Congressman Meuser Announces $2.8 Million in Federal Grants for Pennsylvania Fire Departments

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) has announced that the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $2.8 million in federal grants to eleven fire departments across Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District. These grants are provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding is designated to support various critical needs for these departments, including professional training, the acquisition of personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities, and the purchase of firefighting and emergency response apparatus, such as fire trucks. Additionally, the grants will cover supplies essential for firefighting and non-affiliated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations and safety. Specifically, six fire and EMS organizations within Schuylkill County received a combined total of $1,196,541.44 from this federal program. Congressman Meuser emphasized the vital role firefighters play, not only in responding to fires and accid...
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Senator Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women

Senator Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in reintroducing the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act. This legislation aims to broaden access to critical breast and gynecological cancer screenings, particularly for low-income women and women of color. The proposed bill seeks to establish new grant and pilot programs designed to enhance preventive services and cancer screenings at safety net healthcare providers, including organizations like Planned Parenthood. Additionally, the act would support training initiatives for healthcare professionals, focusing on improving the quality of cancer screening, early detection methods, and subsequent follow-up care. Senator Gillibrand emphasized that millions of women in the U.S. currently lack access to these preventative screenings, which are vital for early detection of life-threatening illnesses. The legislation is named in honor of Jeanette Acosta, a women's health advocate and former congressional staffer who passed awa...
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The USS Lincoln is returning home as lengthy deployment ends

The USS Lincoln is returning home as lengthy deployment ends

The deployment took a toll on the USS Abraham Lincoln's crew, which will finally return home to San Diego on Oct. 8 after a marathon deployment.
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NY amended its climate act. This change must come next | Opinion

NY amended its climate act. This change must come next | Opinion

New York must move forward on its cap-and-invest program. This key elements will deliver success.
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Troy approves New York's first local law regulating license plate readers

Troy approves New York's first local law regulating license plate readers

Troy became the first New York city to pass a law regulating license plate readers despite a planned mayoral veto.
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Lawler, Blakeman blast NY limit on ICE help at Westchester event

Lawler, Blakeman blast NY limit on ICE help at Westchester event

Rep. Mike Lawler and governor candidate Bruce Blakeman led a Republican press conference in Chappaqua to denounce a ban on police contracts with ICE.
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NY lawmakers clash with Hochul on federal school tax credit program

NY lawmakers clash with Hochul on federal school tax credit program

The Education Freedom Tax Credit program would provide credits of up to $1,700 for individual filers or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.
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New details released in New York hayride crash; teen driver critical

New details released in New York hayride crash; teen driver critical

Passengers later told deputies that the brakes started to smoke and that the driver appeared to be "struggling with some mechanical issues," before the crash.
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Is New York a safe place to live? New study ranks all 50 states

Is New York a safe place to live? New study ranks all 50 states

A new analysis ranks NY as the 20th-safest state in the nation, with strong marks for road safety and financial safety.
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Animal Rights Advocates March in New York to Abolish Animal Testing

Animal Rights Advocates March in New York to Abolish Animal Testing

Animal rights advocates, including representatives from NAVS (National Anti-Vivisection Society), participated in a march in New York to call for the abolition of animal testing. The event, which included a 207-mile walk from Albany to Marshall BioResources, aimed to draw public attention to animals bred for laboratory research. Participants gathered outside the New York State Capitol in Albany and concluded their march at Marshall BioResources, identified as the largest breeder of dogs and cats for research. The march highlighted the suffering of animals in testing facilities and advocated for the adoption of humane, human-relevant scientific alternatives. The event also featured a screening of 'The New Gold Standard,' a documentary exploring human-based research technologies. Advocates urged support for the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act and called on the USDA to revoke Marshall BioResources' license.
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Multiple injuries reported in New York hayride crash

Multiple injuries reported in New York hayride crash

A tractor carrying a youth group overturned in Chemung County after the driver lost control. Fifteen passengers were thrown from the wagon, and the 16-year-old driver remains in critical condition.