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$200M available to help school districts move to electric buses
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York State School Districts and bus operators are required to transition their fossil fuel school buses to zero emission fleets by 2035. They are also required to only purchase zero emission school buses after 2027. To help reach that goal, $200 million is now available for school districts on a first come, […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Will New Yorkers Now Have to Pay a Surcharge for Online Betting?
Online betting platforms have considered a plan to take away part of your winnings, just as New Yorkers prepare for football season to kick off. New York has had a very lucrative beginning to 2024, pulling in more tax revenue from online gambling than any other state. New York sports betting has raised five times more revenue than Pennsylvania, which came in a distant second. This has been attributed to the incredible amount of money wagered as well as New York's 51% tax rate for online betting, the highest in the country.
CNY firefighters return home after fighting wildfires in the west
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 21 firefighters returned to New York State after fighting wildfires out in Montana and Oregon for two weeks. Three of those firefighters are from Central New York. Micheal Putnam with Fish and Wildlife is from Syracuse, Chester Lunt, a Forest Ranger, is from Fabius, and Michael Burkholder a Facilities Unit Leader […]
Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
What's in the cards for Jasper-Troupsburg High School after another storm batters district
The picture of the new Jasper-Troupsburg High School remains unclear after remnants from the second tropical storm in three years battered the school building and grounds in Jasper earlier this month. District officials said damages from Tropical Storm Debby Aug. 9 are "similar to what Jasper-Troupsburg experienced" in August 2021, when the high school was inundated with nearly four feet of water, mud and debris from Tropical Storm Fred. ...
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
Steuben County Father and Son Charged in Capitol Riot
Federal prosecutors say 53-year-old Charles Schimmel Senior and 23-year-old Logan Schimmel were among the first rioters inside the Capitol Building as the chaos broke out. They stayed inside the building for an hour. The two were identified in surveillance footage. Once they left the building, the two Prattsburgh men remained...
Mathew McCarthy running for Steuben County and Family Court Judge position
Acting Steuben County and Family Court Judge Mathew K. McCarthy recently announced his intention to run for that seat in the upcoming November election. McCarthy, also a Corning City Court Judge for the past 10 years, said he has presided over thousands of criminal and family court cases, the same types of...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
Emergency Landing Incident In Flight To Western New York
Although several experts say that flying is the safest mode of transportation, that doesn’t prevent many people from being anxious to get on an airplane; especially with the issues of Boeing covering our newsfeeds. It’s true that most flights get to and from their destination without any incident at...
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
News Reporter In Western New York Had Her Baby
A local television station shared a big surprise on Wednesday morning in Western New York. You may have noticed that one of the local news reporters at WGRZ - Channel 2 hasn’t been reporting recently, but that’s because she has been preparing for a very important day!. Lauren...
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