Robert Harding
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Central New York, NY, United States
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Salmonella outbreak with unknown cause in Cayuga, other NY counties
Some Cayuga County residents were affected by a salmonella outbreak in central and western New York that was investigated by the state Department of Health. → Read More
New York State Police aims to have more female troopers
The New York State Police is striving to have more female troopers by the end of the decade. → Read More
State fair attendance drops substantially despite extra days
The longest New York State Fair in history finished with its lowest attendance total in more than 35 years. → Read More
Cuomo OKs repeal of 'archaic' New York law banning barbers from cutting hair on Sundays
An obscure New York law prohibited barbers from performing their duties on Sundays has been repealed. → Read More
NY Bill Would Allow Air Ambulances to Administer Blood Transfusions
The legislation would allow air ambulances, such as Mercy Flight, to carry blood and administer transfusions to patients. → Read More
'It's somber': With no NY State Fair this year, Waffner plans for 2021
GEDDES — The midway is empty. Food stands are vacant. Barns lack animals. Concert areas are quiet. → Read More
Cuomo wants NY employers to provide paid sick leave to workers
If Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets his way, New York will join 10 other states and the District of Columbia in requiring paid sick leave for workers. → Read More
Gillibrand, citing new poll, wants Senate vote on paid leave bill
For years, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has advocated for a national paid family leave program. A new poll conducted by a progressive think tank shows there is bipartisan support for → Read More
Dana Balter renews pledge not to accept fossil fuel money in CNY race for Congress
AURELIUS — As she did in 2018, Dana Balter will not accept contributions from the fossil fuel industry in her campaign for the 24th Congressional District seat. → Read More
NY campaign contribution limits increase as Cuomo seeks to lower ceiling
Campaign contribution limits are rising, and donors can now give nearly $70,000 to candidates for statewide office in New York. → Read More
Cuomo proposes lower NY campaign contribution limits, public financing
If Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets his way, there will lower limits on campaign contributions and public financing of elections in New York. → Read More
Poll: Balter holds 4-point lead over Katko in House race
A poll released in the 24th Congressional District general election race shows Democratic challenger Dana Balter with a narrow lead over incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko. → Read More
Cuomo wants investigation after NY same-sex couple denied marriage license
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is directing the state Division of Human Rights to investigate why a same-sex couple was denied a marriage license in Montgomery County. → Read More
Ivanka Trump visits Syracuse, hears from business and education leaders
SYRACUSE — For the second time in three weeks, a prominent member of President Donald Trump’s administration visited central New York to highlight economic initiatives and show support for incumbent → Read More
In Auburn, Pence blames 'failed immigration policies' for family separations
AUBURN — A speech that was intended to highlight the Trump administration's economic successes began on a different topic: immigration. → Read More
Rep. Elise Stefanik invites President Trump to visit Fort Drum
Will President Donald Trump visit Fort Drum, a large Army base in northern New York? U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, whose district is home to the military installation, hopes so. → Read More
Gillibrand recognized for support of public broadcasting
A group representing public television stations honored U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand last week. → Read More
How NY public colleges are using campus food pantries to fight student hunger
In his State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to address a growing problem on New York college campuses: students who lack access to food. → Read More
Groups aligned with House GOP leadership break fundraising record in 2017
Two Republican-linked organizations set a new in-house off-year fundraising record in 2017. → Read More
'Con job': Democrats vying to challenge Katko pan his tax vote
Anne Messenger considers it one of U.S. Rep. John Katko's worst votes. Dana Balter called it a "con job." → Read More