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Around New York
1. Micron’s upcoming groundbreaking is good news for the project but bad news for bats
Micron’s first phase of construction will have a big impact on a small creature.
2. Returning to Albany for first day of session, state lawmakers focus on affordability
As the halls of the State Capitol in Albany began to fill with lawmakers, lobbyists and staffers Wednesday, the back-to-school comparisons were so abundant that you could practically smell a fresh pack of #2 pencils.
3. Study shows SU added $1.8 billion to CNY economy, up 64% from 2017
Syracuse University helped contribute $1.8 billion to Central New York’s economy and supported 35,132 jobs – or 1 of every 13 jobs in the five surrounding counties analyzed during the 2023-24 fiscal year – according to a new study conducted by labor market analytics company Lightcast.
Around the Nation
1. ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
2. House to vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for 3 years
3. One year after LA wildfires, President and Congress fail to act on aid request
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