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Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Michael Gentile wins NY Assembly seat held by Buttenschon

Michael Gentile thanked his voters who propelled him to victory in the race to succeed Marianne Buttenschon in New York's 119th Assembly District. Gentile, who ran on the Republican and Conservative party lines will replace Buttenschon, a Democrat, on Jan. 3. "I would just like to say thank you to everyone that took part in this journey and campaign," said Gentile. "I had an amazing team backing me and it feels good that this hard work paid off." The district includes about 135,000 residents in part of Oneida County. Gentile, a lifelong resident of Utica, defeated Jon Lipe, who was running on the Democratic, Working Families and Mohawk Valley 1st parties, by getting 18,474 votes − about 53% of the vote. In a statement posted to his campaign Facebook page shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lipe said he had called Gentile earlier that morning to congratulate him and "wish him all the best in office." "While the results for our race aren’t what we hoped for, I am touched by the support my family and I received all throughout the campaign," Lipe's statement expressed. "Thank you to everyone I met and reconnected with at local events, at the doors, at

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midmichigannow.com

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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

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WIVT News 34

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Judge rejects Sheriff’s lawsuit of Hochul, state

New York · 22h

NEWS10 ABC

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Democrats to hold supermajority in State Assembly and Senate

ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) – Democrats in New York State have obtained a supermajority in the Senate and Assembly, setting up a difficult path for Republicans as the party works to rebuild after a devastating midterm loss. “We have to come together,” Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra said. “We need to have those difficult conversations and […]

New York · 22h

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Governor Hochul And Attorney General James Notify Local Officials Of Obligation To End Immigration Detention Contracts

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT) sent a letter to county executives and sheriffs across New York State providing them with guidance about their legal obligation to end any agreement to house or detain people for federal civil immigration violations by November 25, 2026. Under the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, passed by the New York legislature and signed by Governor Hochul in May, local governments are prohibited from housing civil immigration detainees in local correctional facilities on behalf of federal immigration authorities, and have until November 25 to unwind those agreements.

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MyChamplainValley.com

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NY lawmaker priorities as Dems win supermajority

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BU grad in line to be first Black House Speaker

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A Binghamton University graduate is poised to make history as the first Black Speaker of the House. Democratic New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, graduated from BU in 1992. He formally launched his bid for the role yesterday. Jeffries is largely expected to be...

Vestal, NY · 1d

Binghamton University Pipe Dream

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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 2d

longisland.com

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Affordable Recreational Access: Governor Hochul Announces Final Annual Free Fishing Day Of 2026 Scheduled To Honor Veterans' Day

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York will honor veterans on the year's seventh and final Free Fishing Day of 2026 on Wednesday, November 11. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters, offering the perfect opportunity for beginners to try out the sport for the first time or for skilled anglers to bring along friends and family to experience New York’s fisheries.

New York · 1d

New York Post

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Blakeman unloads on ‘selfish’ Rep. Elise Stefanik as NY GOP points fingers after election drubbing

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unloaded on outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik Thursday – one day after the upstate congresswoman called his failed gubernatorial campaign “low energy.” Blakeman tore into his fellow Republican Party member for not doing more to help GOP candidates win and called her career lackluster in the aftermath of his Election Day drubbing at the hands of incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Elise Stefanik is a selfish, do nothing politician that didn’t lift a finger to help Republican candidates in New York this year,” Blakeman wrote on X. Failed NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is firing back at Elise Stefanik after the outgoing congresswoman criticized his campaign. Dennis A. Clark for NY Post “She had one moment of glory in what was otherwise an unremarkable career,” he added without elaborating. Stefanik then fired off a subtle burn back at her almost-primary opponent Blakeman by noting she had never lost an election. “I know feelings are raw in the aftermath of Tuesday’s result so I will cut some slack because while I don’t know from experience, as I have never lost any of my seven elections, I know that this is a tough loss in NY and I

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Hudson Valley Post

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New York Flu Surge Is Getting Worse As Hospitalizations Climb

New York's flu season started weeks earlier than usual. Cases are climbing fast. New numbers show which Hudson Valley counties are seeing the most infections.

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COMMENTARY: Calls continue for protecting Whitney Park

The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events, history, arts, nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities. We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors, as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations.

New York · 23h

CNY News

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From Spooky to Merry: Spirit Christmas Opens in New York

Spirit Halloween has traded spooky for sparkly!

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WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 5h

Animal of Things

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New York Deer Season 2026-27 Opens in September, but Southern Zone Gun Hunting Starts November 21

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in New York 2026-27 starts in the middle of September, but most hunters carry a gun for the first time on one of two dates: October 24 in the Northern Zone or November 21 in the Southern Zone. Every season date, tag, and weapon rule depends on which side of that zone … This article, New York Deer Season 2026-27 Opens in September, but Southern Zone Gun Hunting Starts November 21 , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Elk Hunting Season in Washington: Dates, Tags, Units, and Rules • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Nebraska: What Is Banned and Who Is Exempt • Can You Keep an Elk You Hit in Oregon? What the Law Actually Says

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WETM 18 News

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60% of New Yorkers back $30 minimum wage

While New York's minimum wage remains frozen due to job losses despite rising inflation, a Cornell University report reveals that 60% of adults in the state believe it should be increased to at least $30.

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The Center Square

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Nassau County's transgender athlete ban overturned

(The Center Square) — A New York appeals court has struck down Nassau County's ban on athletes born male competing in girls' and women's sports. The ruling by the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, declared the Long Island county's law that bars transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities is illegal because it violates the state's Human Rights Law and Civil Rights Law prohibiting efforts to restrict access to places of public accommodation "based on a person’s gender identity or expression, including whether the person identifies as transgender.” "Although a local government is constitutionally empowered to enact local laws relating to the welfare of its citizens through its police power, it is prohibited from exercising that power through the adoption of local laws that are inconsistent with the New York State Constitution or any general law of the state," the panel of judges wrote in the three-page ruling. The decision, which is expected to be appealed, stems from a lawsuit filed by the New York chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which claimed the restrictions signed into a law in 2024 by Nassau County Chief Executive Bruce Blakeman in July violated the state's

Nassau County, NY · 2d

Syracuse.com

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What do we owe veterans after we thank them? (Guest Opinion by K.L. Allen)

K.L. Allen, of Bowie, Maryland, is regional vice president of Western Governors University. He oversee WGU’s Northeast region, which includes New York, the North Country and Fort Drum. Allen is an Army National Guard veteran. Every Veterans Day, Americans pause to say two familiar words: Thank you. We thank...

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Syracuse.com

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‘Tis the season for holiday markets across Upstate New York: Here are 13 to visit

Holiday markets large and small will pop up across Upstate New York this season, offering an alternative to crowded malls and online shopping. Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, the events bring together local artisans and vendors selling handmade gifts, food and other specialty items. Here are 13 holiday markets...

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