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Unemployment rates by county released, Schuyler officials respond to veterans controversy, Clifton Springs man charged with murder, and Northeast College launches Menzo Case Scholarship.

Apr 24, 2024

The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2024, showcasing a slight decrease in the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate from 4.4% in February to 4.3% in March.

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Officials in Schuyler County have publicly addressed recent controversies surrounding its Veterans Service Agency, ensuring that it remains committed to supporting veterans and their families. In an official statement, the county confirmed that no services have been cut and the search for a new director is underway. This announcement comes amidst widespread rumors and misinformation about the agency’s operations and staff changes. [MORE]
Yesterday afternoon we learned that a Clifton Springs man was taken into custody on murder charges after a fatal stabbing in the city of Rochester on Sunday. The suspect, identified as 54-year-old Mark Burdick, is accused of stabbing a man to death in front of the Pinnacle Place Apartments on Clinton Avenue. [MORE]

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Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls has announced the creation of the Menzo Case Scholarship, a new initiative to support students pursuing degrees in healthcare. The scholarship is named in honor of Mr. Menzo Case, a highly-respected community leader and member of the College’s Board of Trustees who passed away in 2023. [MORE]
Cornell University students recently passed a significant referendum calling for a permanent ceasefire and divestment from companies involved in the alleged genocide against Palestinians. This vote marks the first such initiative by the undergraduate Student Assembly in over 25 years, drawing a 47% turnout with each question gaining around 70% support. [MORE]
The Rosenkrans Local Market, an Auburn meat market located in the historical building at 35 Columbus Street, has shut its doors permanently, according to a Facebook announcement by the owners last week. The business, opened in 2021 in a space once occupied by Indelicato’s Meat Market, cited personal reasons for its closure, emphasizing the challenges of managing a business while raising a young family. [MORE]

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Seneca Falls man arrested again, less than 24 hours after chase through residential neighborhood

Seneca Falls police say the man who was arrested late-Monday following a theft investigation and brief chase was arrested again on Tuesday. Less than 24 hours after the original arrest, from which John Pisano, 37, of Seneca Falls was released, he was again taken into custody for aggravated unlicensed operation and other traffic violations.

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