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How often does the Supreme Court overturn itself? New data shows it's rare, but consequential
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (229+ words) The U. S. Supreme Court rarely overturns its own decisions, but when it does, the impact can reshape major areas of American law for decades. A new analysis shows that since the court's founding in 1789, fewer than 1% of its rulings236 out of more…...
Schuyler County arrests span DWI, burglary, domestic incidents and multiple traffic charges
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (191+ words) A series of arrests across Schuyler County in late March included charges ranging from driving while intoxicated and burglary to domestic violence-related offenses and multiple counts of aggravated unlicensed operation, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities reported the arrests as…...
Waterloo house fire displaces family, destroys home; pet still missing
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (181+ words) Fingerlakes1. com Waterloo house fire displaces family, destroys home; pet still missing A late-night house fire along Route 96 in Waterloo left a local family without a home, destroying their belongings and forcing them into temporary housing. Fire officials said no one…...
Auburn police union escalates fight over proposed cuts, warns of "real world" safety impacts
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (228+ words) Auburn's police union is intensifying its opposition to proposed staffing cuts, warning city leaders that reducing positions would directly impact public safety and officer response in emergency situations. In a statement released following a press conference and the sharing of…...
Hochul launches crackdown on insurance fraud with new statewide law enforcement training push
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (258+ words) Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide initiative to combat insurance fraud, partnering the New York State Police with the Department of Financial Services to expand enforcement and reduce rising auto insurance costs. The plan centers on specialized training for…...
Sabres rally with three-goal third to top Rangers, take Atlantic Division lead
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (262+ words) The'Buffalo Sabres'scored three unanswered goals in the third period to rally past the'New York Rangers, 5-3, on Wednesday night at'Madison Square Garden. Buffalo trailed 3-2 after a difficult second period but dominated the final 20 minutes, outshooting New York 8-1 to secure its fourth…...
Kiyan Anthony, Sadiq White to return to Syracuse
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (301+ words) Syracuse will retain its top two freshmen from the 202627 season, as guard'Kiyan Anthony'and forward'Sadiq White both announced their returns via social media. Their decisions provide an early boost for new head coach'Gerry Mc Namara, who was hired in March following…...
Balanced attack, dominant defense lead William Smith lacrosse past Ithaca
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (217+ words) The No. 7 William Smith Heronsused a balanced offense and a suffocating defensive effort to roll past the Ithaca Bombers, 18-5, in a Liberty League matchup at Higgins Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Ten different players scored for William Smith (11-1, 7-0), which clinched a…...
Massive Cayuga Lake salt mine runs on high-tech tools deep underground
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (162+ words) Fingerlakes1. com Massive Cayuga Lake salt mine runs on high-tech tools deep underground More than 2, 000 feet beneath Cayuga Lake, crews are mining salt with high-tech tools and a focus on safety, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Cargill's Lansing operation supplies a…...
Many New York care workers earn poverty wages despite critical roles
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (103+ words) Fingerlakes1. com People caring for New York's most vulnerable are often struggling to survive themselves, according to Spectrum News 1. A new report found about 15% of human service workers statewide live in poverty, with some regions hitting 20%. Low wages make it hard…...