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Election 2024: New York’s “Prop One” is Getting Pulled into the Partisan Divide. What Would It Actually Do?
New Yorkers will vote on a ballot measure in November that proponents say will “enshrine abortion” in the state’s constitution. But not all legal experts agree it’s that simple. From the New…
PennDOT Challenges Students to Find Seatbelt Safety Solutions
The most common mode of transportation in the United States is driving, and according to the CDC, car accidents result in about 100 fatalities a day at a national level. Those who…
Election 2024: Wayne County Elections Bureau Gears Up as Nov. 5 Draws Closer
Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer says thousands of Wayne County residents have requested mail-in and absentee ballots and that the Bureau of Elections is ready to help voters with questions as Election…
Election 2024: Robin Schooley Skibber, PA 139th Assembly District Candidate Interview
Robin Schooley Skibber, a lifelong Pike County resident with over two decades of service to the community, is stepping into the political arena as a candidate for the 139th District in the…
Report: More Than 60% of New York’s Newest Veterans Have a Disability
Over the past decade, there has been increased awareness that U.S. military veterans often grapple with significant mental and physical health issues related to their service. In response, many policies and programs…
Garnet Health Offering Free Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will develop breast cancer, but when detected early, it can be treated successfully During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Garnet Health is offering…
Election 2024: Trust in Elections Strongest at the Local Level, Pennsylvania Poll Shows
Pennsylvania voters are more likely to trust local election results over presidential ones, with overall confidence in the integrity of voting systems split along partisan lines, a new Spotlight PA poll shows….
Environmental Advocates Opposed to Waste-To-Energy Facility in Sullivan County
Currently, Sullivan County transports its waste to Seneca Meadows landfill in northern New York, costing the county around $10 million annually. Seneca Meadows is seeking state approval for an expansion due to…