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Green advocates reach Albany, local leaders react to Trump rally shooting, fundraiser in Finger Lakes get big boost, and more for your Sunday Edition!
Activists march at the Capitol to urge state officials to adopt a active role in enforcing the Green Amendment
Green-clad activists rallied, chanted and marched at the state Capitol Friday to urge the governor, the state attorney general and the state’s top environmental enforcer to shift their approach to applying New York’s Green Amendment. “We are here today to tell our New York leaders that our environmental rights are not discretionary. They are mandatory,” said Maya van Rossum, leader of a national movement to add environmental protections to state constitutions.
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GIVING BACK: Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca (CAP) celebrated a major success with its second annual Cereal for Summer campaign. The drive collected 3,061 boxes of cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, and granola to support over 7,000 children in Cayuga and Seneca Counties who depend on school meals. [READ MORE]
TAX CAP UPDATE: State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced on July 11, 2024, that property tax levy growth for 2025 will remain capped at 2% for local governments operating on a calendar-based fiscal year. This affects counties, towns, fire districts, and several cities and villages. [READ MORE]
PURE WATERS: Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association will hold its annual auction fundraiser starting July 12 and ending on July 25, the night of the Celebrate Seneca Gala. This event helps fund the non-profit’s mission to protect and preserve Seneca Lake’s water quality. [READ MORE]
HISTORY FOUND: Travis Wohlrab, a young entrepreneur from Newark, recently bought the Northside Laundry building at 419 North Main Street. While removing an old wooden sign, he discovered concrete lettering beneath it. [READ MORE]
INVESTIGATION UPDATE: A Williamson man’s John Deere Gator was stolen from his garage on June 18 while he was away. Investigator Ryan Bragger was assigned the case, and within two days, he found a lead at Evo Motors in Palmyra, where a man had used a Gator to deliver a moped. [READ MORE]
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Trump assassination attempt under investigation: Reaction from around NY
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted his concern, while Senator Kirsten Gillibrand expressed her gratitude to law enforcement and condemned political violence. Governor Kathy Hochul also voiced her support for those affected. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik urged prayers for Trump and thanked first responders. Congressman Brandon Williams and President Joe Biden both condemned the violence, with Biden calling it “sick” and stating there is no place for such acts in America.