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Village of Pittsford proposes law limiting short-term rentals like Airbnb
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees held a public hearing Tuesday to gather input on a proposal which would codify a system of rules under which short-term rentals could operate. Under the proposal, short-term rentals would be permitted in hosted, owner-occupied single-family dwellings, with up to four renters per rental […]
Goodwill holds Thrift Crawl in Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill held its third annual Thrift Crawl Tuesday. Shoppers could choose between two different routes on the Thrift Mobile Bus that made stops at Goodwill stores across the area. The Goodwill team provided styling and thrifting tips as well as a special 20 percent off in-store discount, snacks and chances to […]
Lineup For Porchfest Announced – Taking Place This Sunday in Cortland
Porchfest will be back again this Sunday, August 18th, for another day full of music in the City of Cortland. The music will be taking place on Van Hoesen, Chestnut, and Harrison Streets from 12pm to 5pm. This year will have over 35 artists/musicians performing. All sets will be 45...
Geneva man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot
Canandaigua, N.Y. — An Ontario County man has received his sentence after being convicted in a murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors said Jerry Lovett, 33, of Geneva, known in his neighborhood as "Coochie LaFlame," was arrested in January 2023 after he shot and attempted to kill a neighbor who tried to help Lovett's girlfriend.
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
NY FOCUS: Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC. Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they...
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
Students finishing new mural at Canandaigua Fire Department station
Canandaigua, N.Y.— Young artists in Canandaigua are putting the finishing touches on a city beautification project. The city's "Paints & Rec" program is in the progress of painting a mural on the exterior of the Canandaigua Fire Department's station on Main Street. Last year, the group created a mural...
Truck Carrying Gravel Overturns And Spills on Hudson Valley Bridge
Officials say a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed one of the area's busiest bridges leading to long delays and unfortunately many headaches for motorists. New York State Police said the crash occurred early Wednesday, around 5:30 AM on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The truck was carrying gravel which spilled out all over the road and blocked lanes of traffic, according to police reports.
Inmate Violence Surges as a Result of New York State Law
The New York State prison system can be complex and there seems to be a significant increase in the amount of inmate violence. A New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) representative is speaking out on the rising problem. NYSCOPBA Central Region Vice President Bryan Hluska announced...
New York announces $200M bond act funding for zero-emission school buses
On Monday, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would be providing school districts and bus operators with an additional $200 million for zero-emission school buses. The money, part of the second installment of funding ... Read More » The post New York announces $200M bond act funding for zero-emission school buses appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Browse and search average class sizes in school districts across NY, CNY
A total of four class types in four school districts in Central New York have average class sizes of more than 25 students, according to state data. The classes and districts are below. The districts come from a five-county region of Central New York including Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties.
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