P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-15-26
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand co-sponsors a new bipartisan bill to ban congressional stock trading called the Restore Trust in Congress Act today, to step up the law she had passed 10 years ago that members of Congress are not following:
(Gillibrand 1-15-26)
Gillibrand said that 1 in 3 members of Congress traded stocks or other financial assets from 2019-2021, and at least 3,700 of those trades posed potential conflicts of interest with their legislative responsibilities. 86% of those polled believe that the bill must be enacted & followed.
===================================
5 documentaries on America will be featured at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on February 6th & 7th from local filmmakers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter of Important Films Media of Gilbertsville, Stillman told WCDO news why he is showing these films next month:
(Joe Stillman 1-15-26)
Stillman Said that the series of films follows people at the heart of major American chapters, from war and public service to rural poverty, recent national upheavals, and the long history of the border in South Texas. The films will run from 2:00 to 10:00 PM on February 6th & 7th, more information is available at importantfilmsmedia.com.
=================
Applications are open for Delaware & Broome County families in need to send their kids, between the ages of 9 and 12 free of charge to the 2026 New York State Sheriff’s Summer Camp. The deadline this year for the initial application is March 1st, children from across the state travel to Keuka Lake in Penn Yan, to attend the Camp free of charge. The program is funded by the New York State Sheriff’s Institute and is designed to provide the full camp experience to children. More information is available at sheriffsinstitute.org.
==============================
The Hartwick College Art and Art History Department presents the 8th Annual Regional High School Art Show in the Foreman Gallery, featuring student artwork from 10 area high schools. The exhibition is on display to the public daily from 10 am to 6 pm through Tuesday, January 20, Participating schools include Charlotte Valley, Greene, Oxford Academy & Walton, The show features the work of 126 students and includes 109 pieces of art, including a collaborative wire sculpture created by 27 students.
============================
A.M. NEWS 1-15-26
Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fifth year in a row, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 2.63%. The 2% tax cap calculations are for 675 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1st.
================================
Governor Hochul’s office has been negotiating with Delta Airlines, to convince them to return to flights in and out of the Binghamton Airport. Delta announced recently that they would stop service on February 14th, Delta announced that they may return their at an unspecified time this spring.
=================================
The New York Power Authority is looking to add up to 8 nuclear power plants in New York State, including 1 in Broome County. NYPA could invest $40 million annually over the next 4 years to support workforce development for advanced nuclear energy in New York. Governor Hochul announced Tuesday that she favors plans to add Nuclear power in her State of the State Address to increase the amount of energy available to New Yorkers.
===================================