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Moments in the headlines, from the FingerLakes1.com News Team and partners.
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Alcohol abuse in NY
Women in New York and nationwide face challenges with alcohol use. Data from the state's Department of Health data showed 13% of adult New York women are heavy or binge drinkers. American Addiction Centers finds more female high school students engaged in binge drinking than men in 2019 Haven...
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DOJ Sues New York
Here's what it means.
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What can be done to improve?
A new report finds New York is bolstering school-based mental health, but has more work to do. The report from the group Inseparable finds the state has a high number of school psychologists and counselors, but lags in school social workers. The report also finds schools lack mentally healthy...
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Mental Crisis Law Gains Steam
Daniel’s Law calls for trained professionals to respond to mental health crises instead of police. The bill is named for Daniel Prude, a Rochester man who died in 2019 after police officers wrestled him to the ground while responding to a mental health crisis.
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NY lawmakers consider environmental programs in 2025-26 budget
NY lawmakers consider environmental programs in 2025-26 budget
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Contract talks get tough!
NYS home-care nurses face contentious contract negotiation.
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Preparing for Avian Flu
What do preparations for Avian Flu look like in New York State?
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Can they buy?
The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act would give tenants the first chance to buy their building if the owner decides to sell it. Renters could then work with community land trusts on the ownership model they want to have.
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Livingston solar comes online
The Morris Ridge Solar project is a 177-megawatt solar field, generating enough electricity to power 47,000 homes. It is the first grid-scale project in service and contributing to New York’s clean energy goals. The project is expected to generate $1 million in new revenue for the town of Mount...
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Winter months lead to seasonal depression
New York's snowy winter could trigger what experts now know as seasonal affective disorder. More than 1 million New Yorkers suffer from it during the winter months. Studies show people with the condition tend to sleep more, feel tired and depressed in the winter. It usually appears when people…
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Medicaid cuts would hurt NY hospitals
Proposed Medicaid cuts could seriously impact New York hospitals and health-care workers. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing $880 billion in cuts, ending health-care access for around 73 million Americans. More than a quarter of New Yorkers use Medicaid for their...
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Higher bank fees coming soon
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created a rule capping account overdraft fees at $5, which the agency estimates could save people nationwide $5 billion.
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New cancer treatment
Chimeric Antigen Receptor, or CAR, T-cell therapy treats certain blood cancers by genetically modifying a person's T-cells to attack cancer cells.
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NY bill requires Jan. 6 teaching
A New York bill would require schools to teach about the Jan. 6 insurrection. The bill calls for all K-12 students to be taught about the event, with the state determining how best to incorporate the events into history classes. Since 2021, public opinion on the U.S. Capitol attack has dulled...
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Should your diet be sustainable?
As the calendar flips to a new year, media outlets are once again publishing their annual advice for eating healthier and living better. This year, health reporters continue to be obsessed with the problem of ultra-processed food. And while we are happy to see journalists include research-backed...
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NY students fear mass deportations
President Donald Trump's immigration policies will impact New York students. School advocates, educators, and administrators across the state are coming together to protect kids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. More than 250,000 living or who've lived in the state received...
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Free Community College?
New York State is making historic higher education investments. As part of the 2026 budget proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes free community college for people ages 25 to 55. Not only would it cover tuition costs, but also books, supplies and other fees. Implementing the measure would allow New...
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NY's weird tax breaks
New York has some bizarre tax breaks. Today Edwin Viera takes a look at them in an exclusive in-depth report.
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NY elected officials file legal motion opposing end to birthright citizenship
Elected officials in New York and nationwide joined an amicus brief filed by the Public Rights Project fighting President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. The order is being challenged on several fronts; a federal judge is blocking it. Since birthright citizenship is…
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What would tariffs do?
New research details the major potential changes for New York and the nation if President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs take effect. A Tax Foundation report found tariffs Trump implemented in his first term have kept prices "unreasonably high," tariffs former President Joe Biden maintained. And…
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NY, FLX will be hit hard by deportations
A new report found New York State will face massive economic and fiscal effects from mass deportations. The report showed industries such as hospitality, child care, farming and construction will face workforce shortages due to mass deportations. It noted New York will lose out on more than $3...
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Mental Health Care Access Is Problem
More than 3 million New Yorkers have a diagnosed mental illness but only around one in three can get the care they need to treat it.
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Mental health in schools
New York made a $1 billion investment in school-based mental health supports last year, but a recent report found 179,000 children in the state live with major depression and more than half do not receive treatment. Insurance barriers, staffing shortages or a lack of access may be to blame.
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NY groups optimistic about ceasefire
New York and nationwide groups are cautiously optimistic about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Phase one involves a 42-day ceasefire and gradual withdrawal of troops. Israel will release thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Hamas releasing the remaining hostages taken in October...
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What is the Working Families Tax Credit?
The Working Families Tax Credit would combine a patchwork of tax credits, the current Empire State Child Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit and several others. The bill would also raise the maximum tax credit to $1,600 with a $100r minimum credit per child, regardless of family income.
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Less talk and more action
Advocates for working families in New York say they want less talk and more action to improve child care in the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a child-care construction fund and a task force to address the issue - which advocates say will make a dent in the child-care shortage, but doesn't...
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NYS needs more equitable grid
The Energy Justice Law and Poverty Center report noted investments in front-line communities are not being identified or prioritized, which goes against the state's climate laws. It also showed a severe lack of transparency in upgrading grid transmission infrastructure.
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Hospitals aren't staffed properly
The New York State Nurses Association report showed between January and October 2024, hospitals failed to staff intensive care units and critical care patients at the state-mandated ratio more than 50% of the time. The report also said most hospitals do not publicly post staffing ratios as state...
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Superfund Act takes effect in NYS
The Climate Change Superfund Act puts a fine on the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2018, specifically those responsible for more than 1 billion tons of global greenhouse gas emissions. The collected money will be put into a special fund to pay for climate change...
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NYS 2025 energy storage deadline is fast approaching
A roadmap established earlier this year sets a state goal of developing 6 gigawatts of energy storage but the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act calls for 1,500 megawatts of energy storage by next year. So far, the state has more than 387 megawatts.
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Endangered Species Act anniversary
Conservationists in New York and nationwide will celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Endangered Species Act on Saturday. Since its passage in 1973, more than 1,600 species in the U.S. have been protected by the law. New York's piping plover and numerous other grassland birds have seen their...
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PFAS banned in NY clothing
The law is another step in ending the unnecessary use of the long-lasting substances known as "forever chemicals" in everyday products. The New York law covers a wide array of clothing and is a response to research showing continuous exposure to the chemicals can have a host of negative health...
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Electrifying Municipal Buildings
New York lawmakers are focusing on electrifying municipal buildings. Buildings statewide make up 32% of New York's greenhouse gas emissions and experts said electrifying them would lower heating and cooling costs, as well as reducing emissions. Inflation Reduction Act funds are available for...
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Hospital Margins Matter
The New York State Hospitals Fiscal Survey Report showed statewide hospitals are projecting an operating budget margin of 0.0% percent. While it is a slight improvement, hospital administrators said it is still insufficient for hospitals to handle patient care.
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Immigrant NYers call for unemployment bridge program
Immigrant New Yorkers want lawmakers to create an unemployment bridge program. It would support unemployed workers who are ineligible for state unemployment insurance by establishing a $500 million fund, providing monthly compensation equal to what other workers receive. Beyond undocumented…
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Group plans to implement universal public child care in NY
A New York organization believes universal public childcare can be implemented in five years. New Yorkers United for Child Care is using its newly released roadmap to guide this plan, with the primary goal of saving people money. Estimates show state residents spend $22,000 per year per child.…
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Better Oversight Needed in NYS
New York good government groups want a more robust state ethics commission. The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government came about in 2022 after the dissolution of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. Watchdog groups want the agency to implement several measures to improve ethics,...
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House passes bill that targets nonprofits in NY
House lawmakers have passed a bill advocates said will be harmful to nonprofits in New York and nationwide. House Resolution 9495 passed with a 219-184 vote after failing to get a two-thirds majority in the chamber last week. The bill gives the Treasury Secretary power to rescind tax-exempt…
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Harmful to nonprofits?
Some New York House lawmakers supported a bill harmful to nonprofits. H.R. 9495 faced staunch opposition since it would have given the Treasury Secretary unilateral power to revoke tax exemptions for nonprofits considered "terrorist supporting organizations." The bill stems from a disinformation...
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What's ahead for immigration in NY?
As the dust settles from the 2024 election, immigrant New Yorkers fear how Donald Trump's second term will impact them. Many still recall the separation of families during his first term, and fears they could be deported at any time.
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NYS must fix underlying education issues, graduation requirements
As New York considers new graduation requirements, the alternatives might not be easy to implement. The state's Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures said Regents exams will no longer count toward graduation. Studies show exit exams do not raise a high school diploma's value or student...
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Corporate landlords a big part of NY affordable housing crisis
New York's affordable housing crisis is being made worse by corporate landlords, according to groups trying to reform the system.
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Child care barriers in NY are gigantic
New York families are still dealing with child care barriers despite improvements. A new report found more than half the state is a child care desert with parents having to leave the workforce because they cannot access it. While the Child Care Assistance Program has improved, it does not make up...
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NY, US face misinformation about electric vehicles
Despite their growing popularity, consumers in New York and nationwide still face misconceptions about electric vehicles. One of the most pervasive is about colder climates reducing battery efficiency, which many energy and environmental agencies have resoundingly found false. Kate Kruk…
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NY, federal lands prove important in 2024 election
Despite increasing divisiveness, Americans across the political spectrum agree on keeping national parks well-funded but it has not been the case in more than a decade. Although park visitation has grown, staffing has dropped 23% since 2010.
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Higher Taxes in New York
The Invest in Our New York Act aims to get corporations and the state's ultrawealthy to pay their fair share of taxes. The legislation would put the money into essential programs like affordable housing, child care and education. One of the bills establishes a capital-gains tax.
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NY begins removing lead lines
A new Environmental Protection Agency rule means New York and other states will have ten years to remove all lead service lines. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require more rigorous testing of drinking water. New York has more than 449,000 lead service lines to remove, at a cost of around...
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Steuben Wind Farm Plows Ahead
Though New York is slated to miss its climate goals, several county projects are bolstering renewable energy development. Several large wind farm projects have been approved, including the Prattsburgh Wind Farm, which will create 147 megawatts of electricity and will power 62,000 homes…
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NYS needs new school funding formula
After 17 years, the state of New York is re-evaluating its school funding formula. The state budget agreement calls for the Rockefeller Institute to study it. Education advocates have noted that learning loss from the pandemic and the youth mental-health crisis have made this change more…
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Equal Rights Amendment Moves Forward Despite Challenges
New Yorkers will vote on the state's Equal Rights Amendment in November. Proposition 1 enshrines protections against discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual identity and pregnancy outcomes. Although it is not explicitly stated, it codifies abortion rights…
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