Good evening, Central New York. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Tonight will be comfortable with lows in the 50s to just above 60.
Tuesday will be very warm with temperatures warming into the 80s for most spots. While the bulk of the day will be dry, a late day or evening shower or storm can't be ruled out.
There's a better chance of showers and storms Wednesday associated with an approaching cold front.
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Today's Big Stories
1. Officials warning of text scam regarding New York primary election polling sites
Dustin Czarny, an elections commissioner with the Onondaga County Board of Elections, posted on social media Monday morning that he'd received a number of reports of wrong polling locations being texted to voters. Czarny said he's informed both the New York state Board of Elections and Attorney General Letitia James' office of the texts.
2. Just over 100,000 voted early in New York 2024 primary elections
Roughly 100,000 took part in early voting for this year's federal and state primary elections in New York, according to state Board of Elections numbers. Between June 15 and June 23, 102,883 residents voted early.
3. Binghamton, Broome Co. officials call for approval of funding for cameras
In a statement, Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham, Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti and various Binghamton police officers called for a vote by council members to approve $66,000 in funding to the Binghamton police for "the installation of cameras in high-crime areas of the city."
4. Could updated alcohol warning labels in Ireland start a trend?
Alcohol has been deemed both dangerous and healthy in moderation, according to different research. Many people indulge in alcohol for celebrations or to unwind. Now some health officials want warnings on the bottles, and governments are moving forward with that request.
5. Supreme Court agrees to take up case about gender transition care for minors
The Supreme Court on Monday announced it will hear a case related to gender transition care for minors in its next term, putting the high court at the center of yet another hot-button social issue. The court agreed to resolve challenges to a Tennessee law that restricts puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors.
6. Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million ahead of election
Planned Parenthood will spend $40 million ahead of November's elections to bolster President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats, betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion can be the difference in key races around the country.
In Case You Missed It
4 races to watch in New York 2024 primaries for Congress
Voting for primary elections for those races takes place Tuesday. The winners of the primaries will go on to face each other in the November general election. Here are the races in New York state that you’ll want to keep an eye on.