Morning Edition: Thursday, October 13th
Federal funding loss could gut rural hospitals, fraudulent Ontario County checks, Real ID fees could be waived in New York, update on serious Cayuga County crash, and fall foliage.
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One local hospital leader is speaking out about federal funding that could get cut at the end of the year. If it does, some rural hospitals may be forced to shut down. Here's a closer look at the issues at play. [MORE]
The lead is shrinking for incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul who is facing off with Rep. Lee Zeldin in the race for governor. Her lead has shrunk to 8 points among voters who are 'definitely' voting in November's election. That could prove to be a problem for Hochul as Election Day gets closer. [MORE]
Officials in Ontario County have settled with JPMorgan Chase over fraudulent checks that were drawn from their accounts. How did it happen? What did it cost taxpayers? What was the settlement worth? There are tons of questions, yet relatively few answers by comparison. Here's what we know. [MORE]
The sole bidder on a major project in Wayne County is too high. Inflation is said to be the cause of it. What happens next? County officials say they are doing what they can to move the process along for frustrated residents. [MORE]
A state lawmaker is calling for fees associated with upgrading to a Real ID in New York to be waived. This is because driver’s licenses are supposed to be active for 8 years. It comes with a $70 price tag. [MORE]
The driver of a tractor-trailer is in critical condition after a crash during the early-morning hours on Wednesday. It happened in Moravia around 6 a.m. and the driver had to be airlifted to Upstate University Hospital. [MORE]
Authorities say a woman who worked as a swim coach at Christian Brothers Academy and serves as a school psychologist in the Syracuse City School District has been charged with sex abuse in Cayuga County. [MORE]
New York’s controversial gun law can remain active. The temporary pause follows a federal judge’s decision last week to halt key parts of the gun laws, which restrict where people can carry weapons, as well as requiring permit holders to share social media information with authorities. [MORE]
Has a Schuyler County homicide case gone cold? Richard Seeley was murdered two years ago, and found at his home in Orange. Family members are hoping a reward can entice someone to step up and provide a tip that could reignite the case. [MORE]
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