radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for August 13, 2026

Good morning, here is your New York State Roundup.New York health officials are pushing back against the White House after the State Department of Health rejected a new executive order modifying federal childhood vaccine schedules. The federal mandate directs providers to separate combination shots and space out immunization appointments, but state health leaders say altering the schedule lacks scientific backing and puts children at risk.In politics, a new Siena College poll shows the race for governor tightening. Incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul now holds a 10-point lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman—down from a 20-point advantage in June. While Hochul retains support on affordability and housing, Blakeman is closing the gap on public safety and immigration.Meanwhile, online prediction market Kalshi is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The state alleges Kalshi operates an illegal, unlicensed gaming platform. In response, Kalshi officials call the lawsuit an overreach, arguing the platform behaves like a financial exchange rather than a traditional sports book.In the Southern Tier, a 29-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to murder and rape charges in Steuben County. Prosecutors say Jonathan Rivaldo broke into the Corning apartment of a 90-year-old woman and attacked her, resulting in her death.In outdoor infrastructure, the state has broken ground on a $6.25 million project along the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park. The project will construct four new bridges across Allegany County, eliminating road detours along Route 19 and opening 22 miles of continuous multi-use trails across seven communities.And in Greene County, local leaders are set to break ground next week on a $12.5 million mental health center in Cairo, designed to centralize and expand behavioral health services for the region.For more statewide news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.