News

Webb seeks 3rd term representing Ithaca area in Albany

Webb seeks 3rd term representing Ithaca area in Albany

State Sen. Lea Webb has announced a run for a 3rd term. Photo: Saga Communications/Courtesy of Sen. Webb's office


BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) — State Sen. Lea Webb wants more time in Albany. 

Webb announced her re-election campaign over the weekend in Binghamton, saying she’s proud of the record funding she’s delivered to the 52nd state Senate district in the past four years.

“I am humbled by the outpouring of support here tonight as I announce my campaign for reelection for a third term representing the people of Senate District 52.  I ran for office to be a strong voice for working families in Central New York and the Southern Tier,” Webb said. “I am proud of the progress we have made in the past four years to deliver record funding to our region and undo decades of underinvestment. We are in the middle of a challenging time and we need leaders who are ready to stand up and fight for our democracy, for reproductive justice, and for New York where everyone has a seat at the table.”

Webb is look to represent Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties for a third term.

News

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

3 days ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

USDA: Trader Joe’s product could contain foreign material

According to the USDA, 20-ounce plastic bag packages of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice could be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically glass.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Variety of Weber grill brushes recalled for ingestion hazard

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a variety of Weber brushes have metal bristles that can detach, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries.