$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments for consideration this week. GOP senators cautioned that they need time to digest the massive bill.…
Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19
By MEG KINNARD COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is “very glad” he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be “far worse.” The news prompted several other lawmakers to get quick COVID-19…
Utica Chamber Calls for Cuomo’s Resignation
Approved August 4, 2021
RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLING FOR GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO’S RESIGNATION OR IMPEACHMENT
WHEREAS, it is now clear that the Cuomo...
Minnesota woman allegedly shot ex-husband in the back of his
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PepsiCo selling Tropicana, Naked juice brand for $3
The symbol for Pepsico appears on a screen at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, in this Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019, file photo. PepsiCo will sell Tropicana and other juices to a private equity firm in exchange for pretax proceeds of $3.3 billion. PepsiCo will have a 39% non-controlling stake in a newly formed joint…
2 transgender kids, parents sue Tennessee over anti-trans student bathroom
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks to reporters Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Lee has signed legislation putting public schools and districts at risk of losing civil lawsuits if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms that do not reflect their gender at birth. (Mark Humphrey/AP) Source
US hits 70% vaccination rate — a month late, amid
By MIKE CATALINI The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults — a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country. In…
AAA advises travelers of limited services on NYS Thruway amid
NEW YORK — AAA New York State is alerting motorists on the New York State Thruway that multiple service areas have closed as The New York State Thruway Authority begins construction on a $450 million project. Phase one of the project includes 16 service areas, ten of which have closed. AAA wants travelers to be…
SNAPSHOT: Perkins wins Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake
Bill Perkins, of Rochester, N.Y., captured the recent 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Northern Open at Oneida Lake with a three-day winning total of 52 pounds, 3 ounces. Perkins earned the Skeeter Boats top prize of $45,000. Source
Astrograph — Tuesday
Your generosity and kindness are honorable, but don’t lose sight of your needs and the risks involved when you allow relationships to become imbalanced. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Observe how others react and give back. Equality matters if you want to maintain good working and personal relationships. Take an aggressive position regarding…