Open in NewsBreak

Peterboro

See all locations
Customize your news
45°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

Utica Observer-Dispatch

partner publisher · 6.4K followers
article img

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

New York · 2d

News 8 WROC

partner publisher · 57.3K followers
article img

Livingston County deer tests positive for deadly disease not seen in NY since 2005

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a wild deer in Livingston County, marking the first occurrence of the disease in a wild deer in New York state since 2005. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed the detection in November 2026, prompting the agency to establish a […]

Livingston County, NY · 1d

MyChamplainValley.com

partner publisher · 22.3K followers

NY lawmaker priorities as Dems win supermajority

New York · 1d

midmichigannow.com

website

$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.

New York · 1d
article img

CNY News

partner publisher · 38.8K followers

Gas Prices Have Dropped Overnight in These New York State Areas

The price of oil has also fallen.

New York · 2d

Times Herald-Record

partner publisher · 7.1K followers

Spirit Halloween store in Newburgh set to become Spirit Christmas

Spirit Christmas is expanding its seasonal retail presence, with stores planned across 15 states for the 2026 holiday season. The company plans to open more locations, including one in Newburgh, in the coming weeks. According to Spencer Spirit Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Christmas and Spirit Halloween, the stores will offer holiday decor, gifts, apparel and other seasonal merchandise. “The holidays are so much more than what’s under the tree,” Kym Sarkos, Spirit’s executive vice president, said in a news release. “They’re about the traditions families return to year after year and the magic of creating new ones. Spirit Christmas was created to celebrate that feeling.” How many Spirit Christmas stores will open in New York? According to the company’s website , four Spirit Christmas stores are scheduled to open in New York during the first week of November. The stores will replace Spirit Halloween locations at the same addresses. Specific opening dates have not been announced. The New York locations are: Albany: 131 Colonie Center Buffalo: 4090 Maple Road, at a former Planet Fitness location Newburgh: 39 N. Plank Road Scarsdale: 965 Central Park Ave., at a former JoAnn Fabrics location What does Spirit Christmas sell? Spirit Christmas

Newburgh, NY · 1d

The Financial Wire

partner publisher · 65.1K followers

New York’s attorney general says Frank W. Cawood & Associates must refund New Yorkers billed $49.68 for a “free” trial book, and eligible consumers have until April 23, 2027 to contact the company

New York Attorney General Letitia James says Georgia publisher Frank W. Cawood & Associates, known as FC&A, must refund New Yorkers who were billed for self-help books that arrived as a “free” trial. A $36 hardcover turned into a $49.68 invoice once shipping and taxes were added, the attorney general says. Consumers who believe they... The post New York’s attorney general says Frank W. Cawood & Associates must refund New Yorkers billed $49.68 for a “free” trial book, and eligible consumers have until April 23, 2027 to contact the company appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New York · 1d

WZOZ 103.1

partner publisher · 8.6K followers

New York State Comments on Strict Slingshot Law!

What does New York State say about having a slingshot?

New York · 1d

New York Post

partner publisher · 1.8M followers

Hochul’s hubby collects nearly $200K from gaming giant that cashed in on $18M tax break

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s husband Bill has been collecting scratch from the same hospitality and gambling giant showering state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie with cushy Boston Celtics tickets, The Post has learned. Records show Bill Hochul has received nearly $200,000 in “deferred compensation” from his former employer, Delaware North, even though he claimed to have cut ties from the company — which just reaped an $18 million tax break from the state . Hochul, after taking office in 2021, recused herself from all official state government actions involving Delaware North, since her hubby worked as the gaming giant’s top lawyer and senior vice president at the time. First Gentleman Bill Hochul has received nearly $200,000 in “deferred compensation” from his former employer, Delaware North, records show. Stephen Yang for NY Post But in 2023, Hochul issued a memo lifting her recusal, claiming there wasn’t a conflict of interest anymore since her husband was leaving the gambling and hospitality powerhouse — and would “have no financial connection to Delaware North following his departure.” The memo said Bill Hochul “will not receive payment of any kind from Delaware North or its subsidiary entities” or “any other thing of value.” Good-government watchdogs are now

New York · 1d

The Independent

partner publisher · 2.6M followers

US officials unveil $280K deal to help Puerto Rico face water and power crises

Election 2026 New York Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with nonprofits in Puerto Rico on Friday as officials announced a $280,000 partnership to help the U.S. territory confront emergencies. The partnership between Hispanic Federation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York comes as Puerto Rico struggles with chronic power outages and intermittent water shortages while it tries to rebuild from Hurricane Maria and other disasters. The nonprofit Hispanic Federation said the money would equip 10 community-run resiliency hubs across the island with increased water storage capacity; some also would receive rain-collection systems, kitchen infrastructure and solar power with battery storage. "Puerto Rico’s families have lived through more disasters than anyone should have to,” said Frankie Miranda, president and CEO of Hispanic Federation. The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is contributing $210,000 to the effort while Hispanic Federation raised an additional $70,000, officials said. “Conversations about climate change and environmental justice are essential to the wellbeing and future of our communities,” said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul . She and Mamdani are among a group of New York government officials in Puerto Rico for a four-day, annual

Puerto Rico · 1d

Syracuse.com

publisher · 103.3K followers

‘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...

New York · 1d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

partner publisher · 26.6K followers

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 […]

New York · 1d

spectrumlocalnews.com

website

Republican holds razor-thin lead in New York's 43rd Senate District

While Election Day has moved into the rear-view mirror in most communities, they're still counting votes in New York's 43rd Senate District. That's because incumbent Republican Jake Ashby led Democratic challenger Devin Lander by only 103 votes (49.23% to 49.15%) Friday out of more than 121,989 votes cast, down slightly from 125 on Thursday, according to the state Board of Elections.

New York · 1d

The Root

website

Historic Triumph: These Black Greek Leaders Dominated the Midterm Elections

From the yard to the ballot box, Tuesday’s midterm elections prove that the Divine Nine’s influence reaches far beyond Greek life. Long before election night, our fraternities and sororities were building leaders, mobilizing communities and creating pathways to influence. Now, that legacy is showing up in political offices across the country. With names like Wes Moore, Keisha Lance Bottoms, David Crowley and Juliana Stratton in the conversation, the 2026 midterms have brought another dimension to Black political representation. The blue wave has a D9 connection, so we’re taking a closer look at what it means for leadership, collective power and the future of Black America.

New York · 1d

WRGB

website

Retailers face deadline to add silent emergency buttons under NY Retail Worker Safety Act

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Retailers across New York State have less than two months to meet a major state safety mandate. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, all retail employers with 500 or more employees in New York State must provide employees with a silent response button requesting immediate assistance from a security officer, manager, or supervisor in case of emergency, and provide employees with training on the use of that silent response button.

New York · 1d

The National Law Review

partner publisher · 20.1K followers

New York Proposes Bill Aimed at Prohibiting Noncompetes for Healthcare Workers

The New York Senate has introduced a bill that, if enacted into law, would amend the New York Labor Law to prohibit the use of noncompetes for healthcare workers, with the limited exception of noncompetes in connection with the sale of a business. On October 16, 2026, Senators Michelle Hinchey and Patricia Fahy introduced Senate Bill S10722 (the “Bill”), that seeks to prohibit employers from entering into noncompetes with certain healthcare workers, as specified in the Bill. The Bill is the latest in a string of Empire State proposals targeting noncompetes – and although the next legislative term will not begin until 2027 – the Bill provides some insight as to how New York may address noncompetes in its next session. Overview of the Bill If passed, the Bill would broadly prohibit any employer or its agent, or the officer or agent of any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, not-for-profit corporation or association or other entity from seeking, requiring, demanding, or accepting “a healthcare non-compete agreement” from any covered healthcare worker and any such healthcare noncompete entered into after the effective date would be void and unenforceable. The Bill defines a “healthcare non-compete agreement” as “any agreement, or clause contained

New York · 2d

Gothamist

partner publisher · 28.5K followers

Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 1d

longisland.com

website

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.

New York · 1d

The National Law Review

partner publisher · 20.1K followers

New York DOL Issues Guidance on Incoming Trapped at Work Act

Go-To Guide: Following the trend of states imposing stricter regulations on employer clawback programs, including California’s “Stay-or-Pay” law , New York’s Trapped at Work Act (TAWA), effective Dec. 19, 2026, will generally prohibit employers from requiring employees or applicants, as a condition of employment, to agree to repay the employer if their employment ends before a specified date. The TAWA includes exceptions for limited repayment arrangements, including those involving non-performance-related financial incentives (e.g. signing bonuses and relocation assistance), transferrable educational credentials, voluntary property transactions, educational personnel sabbaticals, and collectively bargained programs. The New York State Department of Labor (NY DOL) recently released guidance (the NY DOL guidance) clarifying its interpretation of certain aspects of the TAWA. Among key updates, the NY DOL guidance defines the term “misconduct,” confirms that the TAWA is not retroactive, and notes that truly voluntary repayment arrangements that are separate from accepting or continuing employment fall outside the legislation’s purview. Employers should consider reviewing offer letters, bonus and relocation agreements, promissory notes, tuition-reimbursement programs, and other repayment provisions before the TAWA takes effect. The TAWA, codified as Article 37 of the New York Labor Law, will generally prohibit employers from requiring employees or prospective employees, as

New York · 1d

Binghamton University Pipe Dream

website

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