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| 4pm News Update | Thursday, February 9, 2012 |
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New USDA hardiness map means warmer winters for Ithaca gardeners
ITHACA -- Since the government last updated its plant hardiness zone map in 1990, the country -- including Ithaca and the surrounding region -- has been steadily growing warmer, according to a new version of the map and a cadre of Cornell University experts. FULL ARTICLE »
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Cuomo: Fracking decision 'couple months' away
ALBANY -- A decision on whether to allow high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York is "a couple of months" away, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. FULL ARTICLE »
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Tompkins redistricting commission presents best bet to public Thursday
Ithaca -- County residents will have an opportunity Thursday to comment on the work of the Tompkins County Independent Redistricting Commission at a public hearing to give a trial run of the commission's preferred redistricting plan. FULL ARTICLE »
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Ithaca woman faces felony welfare fraud charges
Ithaca -- An Ithaca woman working as a private home health aide while at the same time receiving public assistance has been charged with welfare fraud. FULL ARTICLE »
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Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury
ROCHESTER -- Tyler Kopp was an outstanding lacrosse player. But his excellence did not warp his love for the game or diminish his drive to help other players improve, the father of a teammate said. FULL ARTICLE »
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N.Y. sewer, drinking water projects compete with other priorities
WASHINGTON -- With President Barack Obama scheduled to release his proposed fiscal 2013 budget Monday, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says he's prepared to lobby for more money to repair New York's aging sewer and drinking water systems. FULL ARTICLE »
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Ithaca lawyer announces run for Congress; county legislator considering a campaign
Ithaca -- Ithaca lawyer Leslie Danks Burke is seeking the Democratic nod to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 22nd District, home to retiring long-time Rep. Maurice Hinchey, she announced Wednesday. FULL ARTICLE »
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TST-BOCES superintendent to retire
ITHACA -- The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES superintendent will retire this summer. FULL ARTICLE »
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A push for family input to detect dementia earlier
WASHINGTON -- Alexis McKenzie's mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife's sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store. FULL ARTICLE »
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House GOP scuttles effort to regulate political intelligence
WASHINGTON -- New York Rep. Louise Slaughter's six-year wait for a House vote on her bill to ban insider stock trading by members of Congress ends Thursday, but she's seething because Republicans have removed what she views as a key provision. FULL ARTICLE »
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City-County Watch: Legislature sets leadership; Robertson sets goals for 2012
Ithaca -- Legislator Nathan Shinagawa, D-City of Ithaca, was elected vice chairman of the Tompkins County Legislature for 2012 on Tuesday. FULL ARTICLE »
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