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New York is  among several states  with medical aid-in-dying bills introduced this legislative session. A  recent poll  found residents are more likely to vote for candidates who support medical aid in dying. Asm. Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale, has been trying to get medical aid in dying passed in New York for a few years. She said the  New York Medical Aid In Dying Act  wo...

Montezuma Audubon Center Director Chris Lajewski discusses their invasive species program on Friday, March 4th.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason updates us on major capital projects in the city this year.

It's  National Children's Dental Health Month , and health professionals recommend children improve their oral health by upgrading their toothbrush to an electric one, for instance, or evaluating the need for a mouth guard at night to stop grinding. [Read the story here]

The New York Immigration Coalition is among the groups urging the U.S. to take in as many Ukrainian refugees as possible, as Ukraine faces an ongoing invasion by Russia. [ Read the story here ]

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason tells us about the city's street repair program for 2022.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason discusses a multi-year plan to address homelessness in the city.

Lodi Supervisor Kyle Barnhart talks about including the Lodi food pantry in plans for a new town hall.

Lodi Supervisor Kyle Barnhart says bids for building a new town hall might be ready by the April town board meeting.

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says his department has hired an Identification Officer. That will help speed up the process of pistol permit applications.

Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn talks about plans for the Yates County bicentennial celebration in 2023.

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck talks about the recruiting open house on Wednesday, February 23.

Waterloo Container CEO Rich Swinehart comments on the letter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling for the closure of Seneca Meadows by 2025.

Erica Paolicelli comments on the lettter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling for the closure of Seneca Meadows by 2025.

Seneca Falls Town Councilor Steve Churchill comments on the letter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling for the closure of Seneca Meadows by 2025.

Joseph Campbell of Seneca Lake Guardian comments on the letter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling for the closing of Seneca Meadows by 2025.

Environmental groups, businesses and local elected officials are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to instruct the DEC not to allow Seneca Meadows Landfill to be allowed to operate beyond 2025.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason comments on a plan to make permanent a tax exemption granted to Cold War veterans.

More than 60% of New York State is considered to be a "child-care desert ." But some state initiatives could make care available to more families as they continue to recover from the pandemic. Michayla Savitt explores the issue with lawmakers in New York who are trying to create change.

Kyle Belokopitsky, executive director of the New York state PTA, said parents should start internet safety conversations early, when kids are in preschool or kindergarten. She noted parents do not necessarily need to understand everything about the technology their kids use, and talking openly with them can be an important learning opportunity for both. Jonah Chester reports with the New York News...

Auburn Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason talks about a program that provides relief for small landlords who have tenants that have been unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19.

Suzanne Macaulay with the Pioneer Library System discusses their new books by mail service.

Geneva Supervisor Mark Venuti discusses the renewal of a shared services agreement with the county and surrounding towns.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason comments on the zoning implications of marijuana legalization.

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck discusses a study of serious accidents that showed the number one cause was driver inattention.