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Year: 2018

Hospitals will soon post costs online; local experts call it ‘game-changing’

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Hospitals will soon post costs online; local experts call it ‘game-changing’
Jamylette Santiago suffered a gruesome leg injury last year. She says it still hurts when she walks. “My knee actually bent the opposite direction when the injury happened,” she says. On January 2, she will finally begin physical therapy. But she says doctors fear she may have permanent damage that will require surgery. The cost of that has worried Santiago.... more

Legalizing recreational marijuana raises questions about past arrests

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Legalizing recreational marijuana raises questions about past arrests
Governor Andrew Cuomo says legalizing recreational marijuana will be a priority in the new year. That is raising questions about what will happen to those who have past marijuana convictions. Advocates say these convictions have kept people from getting housing, jobs or pursuing higher education. However, to nullify past convictions, attorneys say separate legislation would have to be introduced. “Even... more

Nearly $3M spent in close NY Senate race between Antonacci, Mannion

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Nearly M spent in close NY Senate race between Antonacci, Mannion
Like the 24th Congressional District race, the state Senate race pitting Republican nominee Bob Antonacci against Democratic hopeful John Mannion was expensive. A review of state campaign finance records found more than $2.85 million was spent on the 50th Senate District race. The sum includes expenditures by Antonacci, Mannion and outside groups. Antonacci defeated Mannion by two percentage points in... more

As Auburn forms $10M DRI plan, marginalized groups call for inclusion

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As Auburn forms M DRI plan, marginalized groups call for inclusion
On Jan. 8, the committee planning how Auburn spends its $10 million state grant will hold a public workshop at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. What makes this workshop different than others the committee is holding, however, is its target audience: Auburn’s historically marginalized communities. Committee member Ray Richardson, a care manager at Cayuga Centers and vice president of... more

Abandoned bowling alley demolished in downtown Waterloo (video)

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Abandoned bowling alley demolished in downtown Waterloo (video)
The former Bowling Alley located at 22-26 Virginia Street in the Village of Waterloo is being demolished by the Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corporation. The abandoned building, originally constructed around 1940 operated as a bowling alley for many years before turning into a bar and various other businesses prior to being vacated and falling into abandonment. The building was... more

Cuomo rejects bill allowing NY Lottery winners to remain anonymous

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Cuomo rejects bill allowing NY Lottery winners to remain anonymous
A bill that received bipartisan support in the state Legislature that would've allowed New York Lottery winners to remain anonymous has been vetoed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation sponsored by state Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and state Sen. Kathy Marchione would've allowed winners to submit written requests to the New York Lottery if they wish to not have their identities... more

Process to name Ontario County solid waste manager may begin

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Process to name Ontario County solid waste manager may begin
In November, the Ontario County Board of Supervisors created a new department and position, a director of sustainability and solid waste management. The starting salary was advertised as $94,909. The county now appears ready to begin the process of hiring someone to fill that position. The board’s Planning & Environmental Quality Committee will consider recommending a candidate for the job... more
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