The price for Thanksgiving dinner is up 26% for this year. The New York Farm Bureau’s 2022 Market Basket Survey shows the average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $66.39, up … [Read more...]
Celebration of ‘Soup and Song’ to Support Ukraine set for November 18 at St. Luke’s Episcopal
An event to support Ukraine will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Friday, November 18. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Church's undercroft off East Fourth Street with a sampling of Ukrainian foods prepared by Ashville General … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents Panel Discussion on Ukraine
The Robert H. Jackson Center in partnership with the Public International Law & Policy Group is holding a panel discussion on Ukraine this Thursday. The panel, "The Path and Obstacles to a Special Tribunal for Ukraine," will take place online … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed Concerned with Ukraine’s Ability to Farm; Access to Gas and Oil
Congressman Tom Reed expressed concerns over whether Ukraine, the European Union's "bread basket," will be able to farm this season and how long their access to gas and oil will hold out. Reed, speaking in his weekly media call, said he had … [Read more...]
New State Website Launched to Help Ukrainians, Immigrants, Refugees
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a new website containing resources offered by New York State and its partners to help Ukrainian people and other refugees in the state. This follows the Governor's announcement warning consumers … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs New Executive Order Restricting Business with Russia
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new executive order banning State agencies and public authorities from doing business with companies that have continued to do business in Russia. Hochul had previously signed an executive order banning state … [Read more...]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Requests ‘No Fly Zone,’ More Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested a "No Fly Zone" over Ukraine in addition to more sanctions on Russia in a virtual address to the U.S. Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden for the relief aid the U.S. has … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Touts Local Projects in $1.5 Trillion Omnibus Passed by Congress
Congressman Tom Reed touted local projects in the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill passed in the House Wednesday. The House voted in a bipartisan manner to approve the massive spending package to keep the federal government open along with $13.6 billion … [Read more...]
President Biden Announces U.S. Ban on All Russian Oil Imports
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports. The Associated Press reports Biden acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump, while toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in … [Read more...]
Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Reach 1 Million
NPR reports that the number of refugees fleeing across the borders of Ukraine has reached 1 million people. The U.N.'s top refugee official said the total of refugee from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population … [Read more...]
