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NY weather: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in New York Tuesday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 8:06 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9 p.m. for Orleans, Monroe and Genesee counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:05 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Oakfield, or...
Popular New Paltz Bar Ends Lengthy Legal Battle
After months of legal battles, the owners of a popular New Paltz, NY bar & restaurant have ended their legal battles. Back in April, we told you that P & G's "a cornerstone" in New Paltz, New York had their license to sell liquor suspended after New York State authorities conducted a raid in March that resulted in four bartenders being charged with serving underage patrons and numerous customers getting tickets for using fake IDs.
How colleges can become ‘living labs’ for combating climate change
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — At the end of a semester that presaged one of the hottest summers on record, the students in Associate Professor Michael Sheridan’s business class were pitching proposals to cut waste and emissions on their campus and help turn it into a vehicle for fighting climate change.
Pride Takes Flight at our New York and Connecticut Centers
Last month, as rainbow flags waved from apartment balconies, store windows, and parade floats, a different type of Pride parade was taking place elsewhere. With binoculars in hand, birders across the country set out down winding, tree-lined trails to celebrate Pride—the birdy way. Since 2018, the National Audubon Society...
STIC Comments on Protest Against Governor Hochul's Disability Pride Event After CDPAP Remarks
Dozens of home care workers & disabled New Yorkers protested outside of the governor's mansion in Albany after she made a statement calling the consumer-directed personal assistance program a racket. The Southern Tier Independence Center gave their thoughts on the protest. The consumer-directed personal assistance program(CDPAP) allows people with disabilities...
Smith Post walks off in state semifinal win
BINGHAMTON — Jack Lawless sent a fly ball to centerfield with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh to score PJ Summa for a walkoff sacrifice fly to send Smith Post on to the American Legion baseball state title game on an oppressively hot Tuesday afternoon. The 3-2 win over Orange County gave Smith the semifinal win at MacArthur Park.
Knicks make free agent signing fans have impatiently waited the last month for
Almost a month after the New York Knicks lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Thunder, the team announced they re-signed free-agent Precious Achiuwa. New York didn't pick up Achiuwa's qualifying offer after the 2023-24 season, which made him an unrestricted free agent. The 24-year-old averaged 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.1...
New York City’s Restaurant Meals Program Expands: EBT Cardholders, Seniors, and Homeless Eligible
New York City’s Restaurant Meals Program: SNAP Recipients Can Now Buy Hot Meals with EBT. New York Launches EBT Hot Meals Initiative: Seniors, Disabled, and Homeless Eligible for New Program. New York City has introduced an exciting new option for SNAP benefit recipients allowing some residents to purchase hot...
NYS to give out $350M in supplemental payments to many residents
NEW YORK -- Many parents will soon receive hundreds or even thousands of dollars in cash from New York state.Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in supplemental payments for moderate- and low-income residents."One million New York families will be receiving a check in the mail by the end of August. Depending on your income and size of family, some people will receive $330 per child. You have three children, that's $1,000 in your pocket," Hochul said. "New Yorkers don't have to do anything to receive this payment. No forms, no hoops to jump through. It's just going to...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Oswego County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Oswego County. Look for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Central Square, or...
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
CDC: Mosquito Bites Just As Scary As Shark Bites In New York
According to top officials, you should be just as worried, if not more worried, about getting bit by a mosquito than a shark. Earlier this month, several beaches in New York were closed down because of sharks. Sharks Close Down Many Beaches In New York State. For example, a 7-foot-long...
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