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N.Y. Gov. Hochul gives update on this $28.5M Staten Island Expressway project
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After two years, rehabilitation work on bridges over the Staten Island Expressway has finally been completed, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. Starting in June 2022, the $28.5 million project repaired and rehabilitated two bridges that carried local traffic over the Staten Island Expressway. If you...
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
Bruton Street's Ziggle Pops won the G1 A.P Smithwick for Jack Fisher
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y--Ziggle Pops (GB) went from last on the final turn to a dominating win in the $150,000, G1, 2 3/8 mile A.P. Smithwick at Saratoga on Sunday, July 21. Bruton Street-US’s Ziggle Pops , trained by Hall of Fame Jack Fisher and ridden by Graham Watters, drew off in the stretch to soundly defeat an accomplished field in the Smithwick, winning by 4 1/4 lengths.
New York State Comptroller Unveils Municipal and School Audits
Mismanagement Uncovered in Stafford, Lancaster, and Franklinville; Budget Concerns in Yonkers (WNY News Now) – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has released a series of audits highlighting financial and operational issues within various local governments and school districts. These audits reveal significant management flaws and compliance failures, impacting both finances and services across…
Force Wins 16U Division at Dalton CRA Tournament
DALTON, Mass. – The Berkshire Force rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth to break a tie and held off the Saratoga Smash in the bottom of the inning to earn a 12-11 win in the 16-and-under division title game at the Dalton CRA Tournament on Sunday.
CCIDA Ranks First in WNY
JAMESTOWN, NY – The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue.
70 MPH On The New York State Thruway Soon?
As the summer rolls on, and the fall routine is ahead, here in New York State the road trip season is in overdrive. But when you cruise from town to town, or event to event, should it be a quicker commute on the New York State Thruway? It is a debate that pops up every now and again.
Annual gala for Saratoga Community Health center returns for 42nd year
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — The annual gala to support the Saratoga Community Health Center returns for its 42nd year in July, backing the facility’s mission to provide primary care, dental, behavioral health and addiction medicine services to the underinsured and uninsured individuals in the greater Saratoga region.
N.Y. Lottery: Two TAKE 5 winners score more than $50,000 in prize money
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last night’s lottery drawings were filled with winners!. Two lucky people in two different boroughs pulled top prizes last night from the popular TAKE 5 lottery game, worth $19,100 and $34,505 respectively. That’s one way to beat the heat. The $19,100 prize got...
Hometown Jockey wins the Lake George Stakes
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — In the Lake George Stakes, Saratoga jockey Dylan Davis had a chance to reign victorious. Riding his horse Pounce, Davis faced a tough challenge as Pounce wasn't even in the top four with a quarter of a mile to go. In the final stretch, the horse trained by Mark Casse surged ahead and claimed victory, winning by three-quarters of a length.
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
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