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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.
NYS Fair concert preview: 2024’s biggest show won’t be country (see full music lineup)
Lainey Wilson may have broken the record for the largest crowd in New York State Fair concert history last year, but 2024′s biggest show definitely won’t be country music. Or rock. The 2024 NYS Fair concert lineup is very diverse, with 39 national acts offering something for everyone,...
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
Are you a New York teacher spending your own money on school supplies?
Year after year, teachers in New York have had to fill in the gap left by their schools’ thin budgets for expenses as essential as classroom supplies. During the 2019-20 school year, New York teachers spent an average of $463 on school supplies, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Ninety-five percent of them purchased supplies with their own money. Some turn to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and Donors Choose to cover the cost of basic items like crayons, pencils, and snacks for their students.Chalkbeat New York wants to know how teachers are preparing for the 2024-25 school year. In partnership with New York Focus, we’re collecting stories from teachers around the state.Are you a teacher purchasing school supplies out-of-pocket? How much do you plan to spend? Fill out the form below, and let us know if we can connect with you.This project was produced in partnership with New York Focus.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal for affordable housing failed 2 years ago. Is ‘City of Yes’ different?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
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