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It is Time for Uber and Lyft in Upstate New York

Uber and other ridesharing services are unavailable not only in Buffalo but in all of Upstate New York because state government has been unable to agree on a regulatory scheme to govern ridesharing companies and their services. Ridesharing companies, or as perhaps more appropriately named ride-sourcing companies, match people who need transportation with drivers by means of an app on a smartphone.

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Freedom Of Information Law Change Prevents Unnecessary Delays

The Governor recently signed a bill that will reform the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to potentially expedite the process of obtaining public records. The measure passed with unanimous support in both the Senate and the Assembly in June and will become effective in the spring of 2017. Our Freedom of Information Law is a tool that anyone can use. The legislation establishing the FOIL process was passed in 1978.

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New York Employers Report Need for Skilled Labor; Apprentice Programs Help Fill Gaps

A recent report published by the New York State Department of Labor indicates that employers are facing labor shortages as they seek workers to fill skilled trade jobs. The report states that these shortages are mainly due to baby boomers retiring. The demand for skilled labor represents a good opportunity for high school graduates and individuals seeking a career change to enter these fields and train for what are often high-paying jobs

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Volunteers Bring Holiday Cheer, Give Time Generously Throughout the Year

With the holidays upon us, many community activities are in the works that will brighten the season. Volunteers and community organizations are planning to cook and serve warm holiday meals, coat and mitten drives are being organized, and others are coordinating the delivery of gifts to families for Christmas who are in need, to name a few.

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Event Finalizes Adoptions, Celebrates Family

On Nov. 18, nearly 600 people are expected to gather for the National Adoption Day Celebration at the OnCenter in Syracuse. This annual event draws people from throughout Central New York and is expected to finalize 55 adoptions. Family court judges from Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, Jefferson, Oneida and Herkimer will preside over the adoptions of residents from their respective counties.

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Sacrifices Remembered on Veterans’ Day

The day was originally known as Armistice Day because it marked the end of hostilities of World War I – supposedly the war to end all wars. However, in 1954 after World War II and the Korean War, Congress, at the urging of veterans’ organizations, passed legislation to change Armistice Day to Veterans’ Day. It was envisioned that this day would be a day to honor America’s veterans for their love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory and behavior. While it mostly affects older adults, it can appear in people who are in their 40s and 50s. It is estimated that approximately 5.3 million Americans suffer from this terrible disease. It is a progressive disease, in that it worsens over time.

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Clean Energy Standard Establishes Good Public Policy and Saves Thousands of Jobs

Not only is this helping our local FitzPatrick plant to remain open but it is helping all Upstate nuclear plants remain operational which will keep thousands of jobs in the state, and carbon free electric generation in New York. Since the Public Service Commission adopted the new Clean Energy Standard, there have been many critics who say nuclear should not be eligible for subsidies.

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New York Ranks 3rd in Hunting, Fishing and Trapping in Nation; Upstate Counties Rank High in State License Sales

As fall weather settles upon the area and the colors change, for many that means one thing: the opening of hunting season is here. Upstate New York has some of the best hunting, trapping and fishing in the country with thousands of lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and millions of acres of forest and open space rich with wildlife.

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