A city on Cayuga Lake, home to Cornell and Ithaca College
The Florida Department of Transportation has revoked permits for license-plate reader systems used by local law enforcement, ordering removal from state roadways within 30 days. The move follows concerns about misuse, data privacy, and surveillance.A broader wave of state actions parallels Texas and other jurisdictions amid privacy worries and allegations of abuse in ALPR programs.
The Trump campaign plans an Oct. 9 event in Syracuse to boost Republican turnout as Hochul faces a tight race in New York. The state party and allied groups are pouring money into ads and groundwork, while Democrats look to shore up support and push back on Republican advantages in registration and sentiment.
A civil suit alleging drugging and rape at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity has prompted Tompkins County DA to reopen the criminal investigation and present evidence to a grand jury. Cornell says it sanctioned students in 2024 and supports the grand jury process.
The case surrounding a 2024 gang-rape allegation at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity has intensified. Gov. Hochul has appointed Letitia James as special prosecutor, following questions about the Tompkins County DA’s handling. The AG will oversee the investigation and may present evidence to a grand jury if warranted.
The Cornell fraternity rape case has prompted Gov. Hochul to appoint Attorney General Letitia James to lead the reopened investigation, with lawmakers pressing to close a loophole that allows prosecutions to fail when victims choose voluntary intoxication.