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New York Signs Six Veterans Laws on Taxes, Access and Benefits
New York’s six Veterans Day laws address home modification fees, vehicle paperwork, tax exemptions and campus recreation access.
News to Know, Nov. 11: Veterans, Budget Plans and Nursing Update
Wampsville honors veterans, Madison County details its 2027 budget and disposal-card prices, and a Utica nursing program retains accreditation.
Perry Johnson Data-Breach Deal Requires $300,000, Suspends $9.7 Million
A medical-data breach affected 4.2 million New Yorkers, the AG says. The deal requires $300,000 now; $9.7 million is suspended.
Featured Stories
Maciol Concedes to Pearl in Oneida County Sheriff Race
Robert Maciol has congratulated Jared Pearl after the sheriff election. The concession is separate from official certification.
DEC Details $43 Million Cleanup Plan for Former Utica City Dump
DEC outlines a two-year Utica dump cleanup, air monitoring and wetland work. Its November fact sheet leaves the exact start date unclear.
New York Offers License-Free Freshwater Fishing on Veterans Day
New York waives freshwater fishing licenses Nov. 11. Check the rules and find Mohawk Valley-area libraries that lend gear.
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Crime & Justice
Golf Cart Driver Seriously Injured in Verona Snyder Road Crash
State Police say a golf cart driver was seriously injured in a November 10 crash on Snyder Road in Verona. The investigation remains open.
New York AG Will Not Charge Syracuse Officers in Rivera Death
New York’s OSI declines charges in Alex Rivera’s 2023 death. Read the criminal finding, timeline and medical evidence limits.
Government
New York Signs Six Veterans Laws on Taxes, Access and Benefits
New York’s six Veterans Day laws address home modification fees, vehicle paperwork, tax exemptions and campus recreation access.
Maciol Concedes to Pearl in Oneida County Sheriff Race
Robert Maciol has congratulated Jared Pearl after the sheriff election. The concession is separate from official certification.
Community
Veterans Day fitness challenge stays open through November 15
Team RWB’s Veterans Day fitness challenge runs through November 15. Here are the national participation options and official links.
Perry Johnson Data-Breach Deal Requires $300,000, Suspends $9.7 Million
A medical-data breach affected 4.2 million New Yorkers, the AG says. The deal requires $300,000 now; $9.7 million is suspended.
Black Perspective
Lonnie Bunch Reflects on Black History as Retirement Nears
In a new essay, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on belonging and Black history before his planned retirement.
Judge Curtis Collier Receives Devitt Award for Judicial Service
Curtis L. Collier, a trailblazing Black federal judge in Tennessee, received the 2026 Devitt Award at an Oct. 29 ceremony.
Good News
New York Awards $10M for Floyd Bennett Field Hangar Restoration
A $10 million state grant will help restore Hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field for public programming and workforce development.
Munson Plans Free Veterans Day Family Program November 11
Munson’s free Art Alive! day runs Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Pushcart Players musical and an afternoon workshop.
Science & Technology
New York Launches AI Safety Research Center at Binghamton
New York’s AI research center will connect more than 80 researchers. Large frontier developers face a January 1 registration deadline.
Phone Software Updates: A Practical Guide for iPhone and Android
Make phone software updates manageable with a simple plan for checking your device, preparing power and backup, installing updates and confirming the result.
Environment
DEC Details $43 Million Cleanup Plan for Former Utica City Dump
DEC outlines a two-year Utica dump cleanup, air monitoring and wetland work. Its November fact sheet leaves the exact start date unclear.
New York Seeks Federal Repairs for Four Storm-Damaged Coastal Projects
New York seeks federal repair assistance for four coastal projects after September’s storm. The request is not an aid award.
NYC News
Mamdani Signs New COPA Law to Preserve NYC’s Affordable Housing
NYC’s COPA housing law gives qualified nonprofits a priority chance to buy certain apartment buildings. Here’s what changes.
Oppenheimer Plans $66 Million Manhattan Headquarters Move
Oppenheimer plans a $66 million headquarters project at 32 Old Slip, supported by a $3.2 million state grant to retain 1,001 jobs.
Business & Economy
Utica, Rome Chambers Bring Workforce Concerns to Albany Hearing
Utica and Rome chamber leaders urged action on hiring, housing and access to business assistance at a Nov. 10 Assembly hearing.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October as Food and Shelter Costs Climbed
October consumer prices rose 0.4%. Food, energy and shelter costs increased, while missing 2025 data limit annual comparisons.
Things to Do
New York Offers License-Free Freshwater Fishing on Veterans Day
New York waives freshwater fishing licenses Nov. 11. Check the rules and find Mohawk Valley-area libraries that lend gear.
Dickens Film and Live Christmas Carol Excerpts Come to Barneveld
Unity Hall hosts a Dickens documentary and live Christmas Carol excerpts Nov. 15. Check tickets and access before booking.
Sports
The Late Bell: AEW Adds Three Matches, TNA Sets Thursday Stakes
AEW adds three matches and a title defense to tonight’s three-hour special as TNA confirms Thursday’s full Impact preview.
Morning Bell, Nov. 11: NXT Champions Escape, AEW Sets Decider
All four NXT results, CMLL’s six-match card, and AEW’s deciding FTR-Motor City Machine Guns match lead the November 11 Morning Bell.
News Across America
Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October as Food and Shelter Costs Climbed
October consumer prices rose 0.4%. Food, energy and shelter costs increased, while missing 2025 data limit annual comparisons.
WHO: One in Four Teens Had No Days Reaching an Hour of Activity
New WHO estimates highlight a global adolescent activity gap, but the 60-minute threshold matters. Here is what the findings do and do not show.
Opinion
On Veterans Day, Thank Us by Keeping the Promises You Made
Utica veteran David LaGuerre reflects on Veterans Day history, the meaning of service, and the promises America owes its veterans.
Voting Rights Are Personal: What I Want My Family to Inherit
David Laguerre reflects on voting rights, family and the responsibility to protect the next generation’s voice.
Daily Voice
Start Backyard Composting With Kitchen Scraps and Dry Leaves
Start a manageable backyard compost pile, learn which scraps belong in it and check local options if you do not have a yard.
How to Apply for Centro Call-A-Bus and Plan a First Ride in Oneida County
Learn how Centro’s Call-A-Bus works in Utica and Rome, what to prepare for the application and how to plan a first round trip.
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