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Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Champlain Area Trails Hosts a Special Mushroom Walk on September 8th in Essex
Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, will host a mushroom hike led by renowned mycologist Ari Rockland-Miller, co-founder of The Mushroom Forager. This 2-hour event, titled “Exploring Mushrooms on Black Kettle Trail,” will take place on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Participants will have the chance to delve into the fascinating world of fungi and learn expert techniques for identifying mushrooms in their natural habitat. The 1-mile guided walk will take place on CATS’ Black Kettle Trail in Essex.
Men's Soccer Battles to 2-2 Draw Versus Potsdam in Cardinal Classic Finale
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Manhattanville University men's soccer team erased a pair of one-goal deficits to earn a draw in the final day of the 2024 Northwestern Mutual Cardinal Classic on Saturday afternoon, battling to a 2-2 final against SUNY Potsdam. The Valiants head home from Plattsburgh carrying a record of 0-1-1 through the opening weekend of the season.
Women’s Soccer Puts Five Past Plattsburgh
GENEVA, N.Y. – Cassidy DiSabato's penalty kick goal proved to be the game winner early in the first half, while rookie goalkeeper Ellen Williams improved her record to 2-0 with a pair of saves as the No. 24 TCNJ women's soccer team won 5-1 over Plattsburgh State at William Smith's Stand on Their Shoulders Invitational on Saturday.
Reigelsperger Fifth In Season-Opening Cardinal Classic
Cross Country | 8/31/2024 4:10:00 PM Plattsburgh, NY – Sophomores Drew Reigelsperger and Skylar Francis had the top times for the Clarkson University Cross Country team as the Golden Knights opened the 2024 season at the Cardinal Classic, hosted by Plattsburgh State. The Golden Knights’ men took third out of five teams with 63 points, narrowly trailing Plattsburgh State for the second spot (58). On the women’s side, only three complete teams competed, as the Knights were third in that group with 78 points, behind St. Lawrence (17) and Plattsburgh State (46). Reigelsperger ran the men’s 5000-meter event in 16…
Plattsburgh’s 988 Mural Dedication
Plattsburgh’s newest outdoor mural is celebrated, as is the importance of the message it shares with the community. With the help of Plattsburgh’s Outside Art, the 988 mural was completed this summer on the back wall of Warren Tire Service Center on Broad Street and includes images of the Adirondack mountains, the words “you matter” and the 988 hotline number. Organizers of the mural project gathered last week to thank all the organizations and individuals who helped create and paint the mural. They also talked about the on-going challenges for funding 988 call centers and services year-after-year. Though the hotline has been in service for two years, it does not yet have automatic federal funding, like 9-1-1 call centers. A regional 9-8-8 hotline call & text center in Essex County is now up and running offering 24-hour coverage for a 4-county region covering Clinton, Essex, Franklin & Hamilton Counties. Richelle Gregory, the Director of Community Services in Clinton County, who oversees the office of Mental Health & Addiction Services talked about new programs and initiatives, expanding community services including plans to open a 24-hour crisis center, as well as training for police officers to help with suicide intervention.
Grand Hike on a grand day in the Champlain Valley
Annual event highlights the best, newest offerings from Champlain Area Trails. Something big was happening on the morning of Saturday, May 11, in the normally quiet town of Westport. This Lake Champlain community, known for its Amtrak stop and small theater, was abuzz with activity. It was the start of...
Men’s Soccer Falters Against Plattsburgh in Northwestern Mutual Cardinal Classic
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Taking the trip up to Plattsburgh, the Manhattanville men's soccer team dropped their first contest against Plattsburgh, 5-0, in the 2024 season kickoff. In the first half, the Cardinals controlled the game in both halves of the field of play, as they totaled eleven shots, six of which were on target, holding their counterparts to only three shots with one on target. Manhattanville started off their campaign collecting the ball from their own net, as the Cardinals Modou Badjie fed a ball into a darting Xavier Kamba, having Kamba slot it past a sliding netminder for the first tally of the contest. Fourteen minutes later, Plattsburgh would strike again with Badjie getting on the board thanks to goal of his own, pushing the contest to 2-0 in the Cards favors. All told, the Cardinals outshot the Valiants 11-3, producing six shots on goal.
Seacomm supports Homeward Bound ADKS with grant
PLATTSBURGH | Through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, SeaComm was able to provide a Small Business/Non-Profit Recovery grant in the amount of $2,500 to Homeward Bound Adirondacks. The funds will support the organization’s suicide prevention program. “We are extremely pleased to partner with the Federal Home...
Sports Shorts: Aug 30, 2024
Guys & Gals Mixed Bowling PLATTSBURGH — Here are the results from the Guys & Gals Mixed Senior bowling league that takes places Wednesday’s at North Bowl Lanes. POINTS TAKEN; Awesome Four 4-Pit Pythons 0, Gutter Done 4-No Co Honor Flight 0,Next Frame 4- Luckey Strikes 0,Adirondack Custom Tile 3-Easy Mark 1, Bowling Stones 3- Amidasa1, Split Ends 3- Slow Rollers 1, Wild Jokers 3-Dirtbusters 1, Ballbusters 3- Lady Luck 1. HIGH SCORES; Brent Mayhew 426-151,Tom Weightman 472-168, Ellie West 397-142, Bonnie Jarvis 478-189, Denise Goddeau 467-163, Jodi DuBray 439-173, Bobbi Nicholson 425-167, David Gregory 577-224, Julie Liberty (sub) 507-202,...
Saratoga Turns Out to Honor Hendrickson Legacy
If you didn't know better, you'd have thought that the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was throwing a huge party, and that's exactly how John Hendrickson would have wanted it. Hendrickson died unexpectedly in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Aug. 19 after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 59 years...
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