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New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
Remains believed to be those of missing Enosburg woman
Human remains found Sunday in a wooded area in Enosburg are believed to be those of 82-year-old Roberta Martin, who was reported missing last week. The remains were located around 11 a.m. off Sand Hill Road, not far from Martin’s home on Butternut Hollow Road. They will be sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington.
UVM Health Network services restored following cyber outage
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s back to business as usual at the University of Vermont Health Network after systems were impacted by a software outage last Friday. The hospital network was one of the countless organizations impacted after a global CrowdStrike cybersecurity software outage. The health network says it...
Colchester traffic report: What to know about the Malletts Bay Sewer Project and more
According to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, road work on I-89 at mile marker 96.4 will close the left northbound lane from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. The Malletts Bay Sewer Project on West Lakeshore Drive between Prim and Blakely Roads will cause delays and alternating one-lane...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
UM 'leans in' to gender stereotypes to attract male students
Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Service Collaboration. Hopeful young entrepreneurs in business schools routinely pitch ideas for startup companies as part of their classroom assignments. But the ones who were doing it at the University of Vermont were still in high school.
Green FC loses to Seacoast in playoffs
Another tremendous season and playoff run by the Vermont Green FC has ended. The team faced Seacoast United in Ocean City, NJ on Sunday looking to punch their ticket to the USL League 2 quarterfinals. In a scoreless game midway through the second half, a Vermont foul in the box gifted the Phantoms a penalty […]
Lake Monsters sweep Sunday doubleheader
Following two-straight home losses, the Vermont Lake Monsters hosted the Futures League Road Warriors for a doubleheader at Centennial Field. Vermont won both games to bounce back and head into the all-star break with confidence.
Mountaineers even Governor’s Cup series with big comeback
On a beautiful baseball evening across the state, the Upper Valley Nighthawks hosted the Vermont Mountaineers in the sixth installment of this season’s Governor’s Cup series. Despite trailing 5-0 early, the Mountaineer scored 10 unanswered runs to win the game 10-5 and even the series at three games each.
Dry start for Monday morning, then increasing clouds in the evening
Tonight: Mostly clear skies with temperatures into the lower to middle 50’s. Monday: Increasing clouds with temperatures into the lower to middle 80’s. Overnight scattered to numerous showers are expected. Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers with temperatures into the upper 70’s to lower 80’s.
Three day tattoo convention leaves its mark in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Artists fire up their tattoos guns, and get their ink ready. “That energy in a building with all these artists that may know each other or don’t know each other at all. It’s a special thing,” said Tattoo Artist Zach Lloyd. Zach Lloyd...
Home tour of the week: A $550,000 home in Colchester with a wood burning fireplace
This home in Colchester sits on a single floor and has a kitchen with updated cabinetry and and bar seating for six. The primary suite has a walk-in closet and 3/4 bathroom. HIGHLIGHTS: wood burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances. Listed by The Malley Group, KW Vermont.
Art students bring peace and beauty to CVPH's R5
CHAZY | "I think it's really cool, because I know that I helped contribute and I know it might help people and make people more relaxed." Grace Rocha, a sixth grader at Chazy Elementary School, has a great reason to be proud. She and her fellow classmates in Stephanie Lefand's art class are helping bring peace to families visiting loved ones on our Med/Surg and Oncology inpatient floor, which many of you know as R5. They created two paintings that are now on display in our solarium, where family members and friends of our patients will go for a break while visiting.
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