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NEWS10 New York State Fireworks Special
The New York State fireworks show is slated for Thursday, July 4 at the Empire State Plaza. Once again this year, NEWS10 will be streaming the fireworks live on TV and online. You can watch our special starting at 9 p.m. on WTEN or online on the player above!
Massive Snail Species That Carries Meningitis Found in New York
One of the largest and most damaging species of snail was recently discovered in New York, and the dangers it poses goes far beyond the effects on plants and property. The discovery is a frustrating addition to the large group of invasive species already present in New York State. From the aggressive "Frankenfish" that can breathe air and eats mammals to the crustacean the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) urges residents to immediately freeze to death, it's a wild world out there. But back to the snail...
Local Students Attempt to Solve Upstate New York Controversy [WATCH]
We may only be six weeks into the fall semester, but a group of college students at the University at Albany have already had to answer the most difficult question they'll be asked all year. That question is, of course, where does Upstate New York start?. These were their answers.
Rangers rescue hikers wilting in extreme heat
With temperatures last week soaring into the high 80′s around much of New York State, a few hikers required rescue from Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers. On the afternoon of June 21, an 18-year-old woman from Holbrook fell ill while hiking the Breakneck Ridge Trail in Putnam County....
NYS Health Department encourages residents to test for HIV
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The NYS Health Department is offering free HIV self-testing kits to certain residents in New York. The campaign includes advertisements on social media and across the web. They are prioritizing Latinas, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Black women for the giveaway. Eligible people will receive a discount code for a free self-test kit. […]
Hudson Valley Drivers Should Be Extra Cautious Starting Wednesday
New Yorkers are being warned about a police campaign that will target drivers for five days starting Wednesday. While it's always important to follow the rules of the road drivers will want to pay extra attention next week, as an army of police officers will be out in force looking for dangerous rulebreakers.
Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
(WJET/WFXP) — With Independence Day just around the corner sure to be filled with fun in the sun, gatherings and plenty of fireworks for many to enjoy, they can also create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered some tips to create a dementia-friendly environment for caregivers […]
New York State offers firework safety tips for the upcoming July 4th holiday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As part of a multi-agency safety effort, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, along with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the New York State Department of Health are providing tips to help people stay safe while celebrating Independence […]
Independence Day celebrations, boilermaker drinks allowed, state gas prices fell, BTIATW
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Former New York trucking company owner convicted of lying to FMCSA
A former New York trucking company owner was convicted by a federal jury of making false statements to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Tony Kirik, who also goes by Anatoliy, operated Rochester-based Dallas Logistics, which had millions of dollars in revenue. He submitted false documents regarding the safety rating of his business to the FMSCA during compliance reviews and safety audits, even though the company had “many safety violations,” the IRS said in an announcement.
RiverheadLOCAL recognized as ‘Open Government Champion’ by state watchdog group
RiverheadLOCAL was one of eight news organizations statewide recognized with the Open Government Champion Award by the New York Coalition for Open Government. RiverheadLOCAL was honored for its “great open government reporting, including a ‘transparency to-do list for an incoming town supervisor.”. The other Open Government Champion awardees...
Kim Keiserman wins the Democratic primary in a landslide
Kim Keiserman celebrated a decisive victory in the Democratic primary in the State Senate’s 7th District on Tuesday, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz. Keiserman is a Port Washington resident known for her passionate advocacy in the local school district. Her campaign has focused...
It’s A Free Fishing Weekend In New York State
If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, New York State holds a free fishing weekend. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome event is part of the Free Fishing Days program, which started back in 1991. The idea is to give everyone a taste of fishing without any cost, hopefully sparking a new hobby and encouraging everyone to support conservation efforts by purchasing a fishing license down the road.
Valley Stream District 24’s Jack Mitchell becomes ASBO New York President
Jack Mitchell, the Assistant Superintendent of Business for Valley Stream District 24, was recently inaugurated as president of the New York chapter of the Association of School Business Officials. “Dr. Mitchell goes above and beyond to sharpen his skills in school finance and regularly brings new ideas to the Valley...
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