Natalie Abruzzo
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The Steuben County Legislature has a female chair for the first time in its 40-year history. Kelly Fitzpatrick, a Republican who represents the town of Bath, was elected chair at the start of the 2024 legislative session on Tuesday.
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The lights are out in downtown Corning—sort of. The Corning Gaffer District made the decision to light fewer trees along its main business corridor on Market Street this holiday season.
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Washington continue to negotiate over a funding package to aid Ukraine and Israel, while also making changes to border security and immigration policy.
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More than 6,000 people—or 10% of the population in Bradford County, Pennsylvania live in a food-insecure household, according to 2021 data from Feeding America. Child Hunger Outreach Partners is working to close the hunger gap for PA residents of all ages.
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The Schuyler County Legislature passed a resolution supporting a repeal of new state fees for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases.
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New York State Police arrested Boyd Fenton of Athens, Pennsylvania in connection with the incident. He was charged with arson, burglary, criminal mischief and assault. He will be arraigned in Tioga County Court on Friday.
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A 21-year-old agreement between the Seneca Nation and New York state that allows the nation to operate casinos is set to expire next week. There are concerns about what a new gaming compact could mean for non-native gaming facilities in the Finger Lakes and western New York.
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The American Red Cross is hosting multiple blood drives across the Southern Tier during the month of December.
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Democrats in Elmira flipped the city council this week according to hand-recount results. It is the first time in over 30 years that there is a Democratic majority on the city council according to the county Board of Elections.
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The towns of Addison and Wheeler in Steuben County voted down similar ballot measures during this year’s general election. Both wanted to eliminate the elected highway superintendent position and replace it with an appointed one.