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Multimedia journalist for Buffalo-Toronto NPR (WBFO) since September 2023. Excited to be in WNY! Check out my reporter reel here: youtu.be/ZuLqif7EPaA
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Schumer, community leaders raise concerns as SNAP cuts near

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By Alex Simone Verified
| WXXI News Verified
Cuts to SNAP food benefits will soon go into effect, which has advocates and federal politicians sounding the alarm. Senator Chuck Schumer says he will not vote for a new farm bill unless cuts to SNAP funding are restored or at least postponed across the board for two years and adds that he expects federal support from both sides of the aisle. The cuts will have a devastating impact on families dealing with food insecurity, Schumer said. “Those cuts go into effect, right now, in September.
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Summer heat impacting road construction, workers heading into holiday weekend

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By Alex Simone Verified
| Tapestry
Erie County is entering some of its hottest days so far this year, and the weather is starting to affect road construction. The high heat index means employees are taking extra water breaks and ending shifts early to avoid overheating. The Department of Public Works has also added ice machines and coolers around the county’s districts, DPW Commissioner Bill Geary said.
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Local opinions divided on future of nuclear energy in New York

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By Alex Simone Verified
| Tapestry
Local clean energy advocates are speaking out against Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans for more nuclear energy in New York. Hochul has called for the development of a zero-emission nuclear facility in Upstate New York. There also has been speculation that NRG’s former coal plant in Dunkirk could be a candidate for a future nuclear facility.
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