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New electric vehicle regs frustrate local waste hauler as he finds a way to keep moving forward
As a small business owner, Bruce Scofield says trying to operate in the great State of New York is like being part of an abusive relationship.You know it's wrong and bad for you, but you can't give up the relationship."Everybody else can recognize it, but in your heart, you're hoping it gets better," Scofield told The Batavian on Wednesday. "Maybe that's a bad analogy, but in my eyes, it's a great analogy for being a New York State business owner. It's an abusive relationship. You love (the state). It's not the perfect thing but you're always hopeful it will get better."
New Yorker among 9 now dead from listeria related to contaminated deli meat
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Yorker has died of listeria related to contaminated Boars Head deli meats, joining six additional terminal cases nationally and bringing the total number of deaths to nine, federal and state officials said Wednesday. Since the last update on August 8, 14 more illnesses...
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
Free back-to-school haircuts provided to kids in Rockland County
The Rockland YMCA hosted its first free back-to-school haircuts at YOGI’Z Plus in Central Nyack. "Getting a haircut is an overlooked expense,” said Phil Donnelly, the executive director of the Rockland YMCA. “We just want to help the kids going back." About a dozen kids sat in...
Football Opens Season With Two Home Games
The 2024 Campaign for Pace Football will begin at home for Week 1 and 2. The Setters are set to play the East Stroudsburg University Pirates next Thursday, September 5th, at 7:00 pm. That game is followed by another one early in the week, the University of New Haven Chargers, a fellow Northeast-10 team. The Chargers and Setters kick off Friday, September 13th at 7:00 pm.
Dunkin' marks Pearl River grand reopening with $3,000 donation to Feeding Westchester
The donation, made in partnership with the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, will support Feeding Westchester's efforts to provide food to vulnerable families across Westchester County.
385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex
The gas leaks were discovered by Con Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in systems servicing the Palisade Towers apartment complex in Yonkers on Schroeder Street, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Thursday, Aug. 29. As a result of the discovery, Con Edison cut gas service to the complex's 415 units...
Op/Ed: Thriving in Orthodox Rockland: Planning for Your Business’ Future
NEW CITY, NY – If you conduct business in Rockland County, you are probably aware of the growing Orthodox Jewish community based in Monsey, NY. Still, many residents of Clarkstown, Orangetown and parts of Haverstraw may not have considered how severely the growth of this community will impact their businesses and suburban lifestyle. It is time for businesses and organizations to begin planning a strategy for surviving – and even thriving – amidst the changing demographic landscape of Rockland County.
Vassar’s Artistic Treasures At Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Are you a fan of art and culture? Then you need to visit the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, this gem offers a rich collection of over 22,000 works spanning from ancient times to contemporary pieces. Whether you love classic paintings, modern sculptures, or intricate prints, there's something for everyone. The center also hosts rotating exhibitions, ensuring each visit brings new surprises. Plus, admission is free, making it an accessible destination for all. Ready to immerse yourself in artistic wonders? Plan your trip to the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center today!
'Stability and leadership' allow focus on kids: Q&A with new Yonkers superintendent Soler
Anibal Soler, Jr. became superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools on May 1 and is about to open his first school year as the leader of New York's third-largest school system with almost 23,000 students in grades K to 12. Soler, 47, grew up in Rochester, where he launched a fast-rising career in...
Drug charges against rising actor thrown out after bodycam appears to show cop plant evidence
Drug charges against aspiring actor Alvin Harper were dismissed Friday after bodycam showed New Rochelle police lieutenant Sean Kane appearing to plant evidence. Harper, now residing in Denver, criticized Lt. Kane in court following the dismissal of the case by a New Rochelle city judge at the request of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, as reported by the Journal News.
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has his […]
Cool start to Labor Day weekend means plenty of room at the beach on the Jersey Shore
Many people in our area are already taking advantage of the long Labor Day weekend before kids go back to school and summer unofficially wraps up.The good news is that this year's getaway is cheaper if you're driving. AAA says average gas prices are hovering around $3.35 a gallon, the lowest since 2021.Gas is the cheapest in New Jersey at $3.23 a gallon, Connecticut's average is $3.38 a gallon, and New York is the most expensive at $3.48 a gallon.The one thing that makes the Jersey Shore attractive is the great weather.Friday was a jacket day for visitors and that...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
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