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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said that he wants Donald Trump to include "real spending" and not just tax breaks in his plan to overhaul America's transportation infrastructure. Schumer said that he's shared his view with the Republican president-elect; he said that actual investment of federal dollars is necessary if the nation is to repair and rebuild its infrastructure. Schumer says Democrats must stay true to their principles, but they shouldn't oppose something "just because the name Trump is on it." Trump vowed to repair and replace aging bridges, tunnels, airports and rail lines as part of a campaign to re-invigorate the nation's transportation networks.

38-year-old Justin Barkley told a judge in Tompkins County Court that believed that he was shooting President Elect Donald Trump, at the Ithaca Wal-Mart parking lot on December 8th, and not UPS Driver William Schumacher. The judge has ordered Barkley to undergo a mental evaluation, to determine if Barkley is competent to stand trial. Barkley was taken into police custody after fleeing the scene, shooting at Police & engaging law enforcement in a standoff.

New York's 29 members of the Electoral College have cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton today, who won the state's popular vote, despite losing the presidential race to Republican Donald Trump in the expected final Electoral College tabulations, which will be completed today. The electors gathered today in the state Capitol's Senate chambers.

The Electoral College for the State of New York will convene in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol in Albany on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 12:00 pm. Electors will officially cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States.

Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for their achievements and contributions to life in Delaware County. Awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Award Gala on Friday, May 6, at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber's Business of the Year. This year's New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney and their popular line of Awestruck Ciders. The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event, Tickets are $30 and reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 746-2281.

Today is primary day in New York State. Republicans are choosing between Donald Trump, Ted Cruz & John Kasich, Democrats are choosing between Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton. Polls are open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.