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December 13, 2025
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New York Invests $43M to Ready Five Upstate Sites for Manufacturing Growth: New York state is allocating more than $43 million to prepare five locations in upstate regions for future manufacturing and high-growth industry projects. Through the FAST NY grant program, selected counties will receive infrastructure enhancements, including improvements to transportation, utilities, and site readiness. The largest portion of the funding will support redevelopment in the Village of Maybrook in Orange County, with additional awards for sites in Fulton, Erie, Albany, and Herkimer counties. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 13)
December 11, 2025
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Parent Held on $1 Million Bond Following Deadly Shooting at Kentucky State University: A parent from Evansville, Indiana, has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting on the Kentucky State University campus in Frankfort, Kentucky. The incident occurred during an altercation, resulting in the death of one student and critical injuries to another. Authorities set bond at $1 million for the accused individual, Jacob Lee Bard, age 48. The investigation is ongoing as the university community reacts to the tragedy. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 11)
December 9, 2025
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Shooting at Kentucky State University Leaves Several Injured, Suspect Detained: Several individuals sustained injuries during a shooting incident at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky, on Tuesday. Local law enforcement responded quickly, and a suspect has been taken into custody, according to officials. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the conditions of those injured have not been fully detailed. Authorities continue to investigate the situation as of Tuesday evening. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 9)