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There is a new push in Albany to end the START-UP New York economic development program. The republicans in the State Senate are proposing that $44.5 million in advertising money for START-UP be re-directed to advertising for tourism. The START-UP Program has been severely... Read More.

The State of New York has provided $37.7 million in funding as part of the "Get Screened, No Excuses" initiative to improve access to breast cancer screening for New Yorkers. The Funds are being used to support educators in community settings, make patient navigators... Read More.

As the number of influenza cases continue to rise, Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for action. He wants federal health officials to dispatch a flu surveillance team to New York.It would help local health care workers and state health officials study the virus. ... Read More.

A Tompkins county man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the attempted rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ithaca. 49-year-old Ray Dennis was found guilty in November of attempted rape and endangering the welfare of a child. Dennis will be subject... Read More.

According to the New York State Department of Health, cases of influenza rose by 54 percent over the past week. As of January 13th, 5,267 people have been hospitalized with influenza in New York State this season. During last year's flu season, there were... Read More.

Tompkins county Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the Cornell Federal Credit Union in the Village of Lansing. The credit Union was robbed Wednesday at about 4:30PM. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Police are seeking a black man about... Read More.

Danica Patrick announced yesterday that Go Daddy will be her primary sponsor for the ‘Danica Double’ this coming racing season. Danica will be racing in the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 to end her career. Danica will soon announce the name of the... Read More.

Former New York State assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will face retrial on corruption charges this coming April. The United States Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal in the case. Silver was convicted in 2015, but his conviction was overturned by the Second... Read More.

The Republican majority in the New York State Senate has released a portion of their legislative priorities for 2018. The agenda items disclosed on Tuesday revolve around the high taxes paid in the state. The Majority Conference will be making proposals to help those... Read More.

A fire Saturday night at a Montrose pizzeria does not appear suspicious in nature. The fire, at Original Italian Pizzeria on South Main Street, was reported by an upstairs tenant of the building, who heard popping noises and felt heat in the walls. Firefighters... Read More.

Nine members of the New York Air National Guard have been dispatched to California to assist in fighting their wildfires. The airmen will be using the MQ-9 aircraft, which is piloted remotely. The MQ-9 can stay aloft for over 14 hours and has sensors... Read More.

Erie County has written a letter to Governor Cuomo and other state officials expressing interest in the state funding if Broome County does not proceed with a proposed drug treatment center. The state has allocated $2.7 million plus a facility for an Opioid Treatment... Read More.