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NYSP charges seven CBP union leaders in alleged scheme including three from NNY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers involved in an alleged Grand Larceny scheme. This includes three people from the Northern New York area. The following individuals arrested were executive board members of the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 138, Champlain, New […]
Big Money Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In New York
Two New Yorkers are waking up this morning a little bit richer. The New York State Lottery announced that there were two "Big Money" winning tickets sold in New York from last night's Mega Millions drawing. Each one of those tickets matched four out of five numbers and also had...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
State DEC offers hiking safety tips for summer trips
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering safety tips for summer hikers. New York State DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded visitors to the state’s outdoor spaces to focus on safety before heading out to outdoor adventures. As this summer’s recreational season is underway, the DEC is promoting public […]
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
Tornado Believed To Have Touched Western New York
Ahead of the weekend, there were early warnings of a possible chance of tornado to touch down in Western New York. Chances were slim because Buffalo, New York typically has a low likelihood of being impacted by tornadoes, according to Risk Factor. However, one woman in Western New York believes...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Two Olean-Based Organizations Receive State Grants
OLEAN, NY — The state has awarded more than $40 million in capital grants to support critical capital and infrastructure needs at 118 nonprofit organizations serving New York families. Two Olean-based organizations are among the recipients.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Directions in Independent Living Inc. will receive $85,807, and the Southern Tier Health Care System Inc. will receive $185,730. “This round of funding will help organizations across our state continue to deliver critical services to the New Yorkers who need them – including veterans and families,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “From transformative renovations to service facilities to...
A blow to safety net providers
New York’s takeover of the Medicaid prescription-drug program saves the state hundreds of millions of dollars a year. However, it has stripped area safety net hospitals and clinics of big savings from drug company discounts. Since implementing its takeover of the Medicaid prescription drug program last year, the state...
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
These N.Y. students can get paid to do community service work
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today that the Empire State Service Corps Program application has officially opened. The program, which will establish 500 new “service positions will be created across SUNY’s colleges and universities,” was financed by $2.75 million from the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted budget, a written statement detailed.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Sound Bites: CT attorney general to investigate Capulet Fest
Good morning. The alternative music festival Capulet Fest was abruptly canceled on its third day of operation on Sunday. This is following the sudden venue change from Thompson to Hartford. Of the fest’s original 55-act lineup, only 24 were able to play before the Sunday closure. According to the...
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