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Rockland's empty seat in the MTA board room, and taxation on climate-friendly heat pumps
At first glance, it seemed wrong that Gov. Kathy Hochul had left vacant Rockland County’s seat on the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the world’s largest mass transit system. It has been more than a year since Rockland has had representation on the MTA board.
Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend
Starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and lasting through midnight on Sunday, July 7, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols on highways across the state. The extra patrols will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving in an effort to...
June 2024 Review, The Month Had Some Sizzle and a Few Severe Storms Too
June 2024 was hot, although with the exception of the week of the 17th, the warmth was more subtle in nature and not so much in your face as it was during the week of the 17th when the season's first heat wave occurred. And it was the heat wave from the 18th through the 20th that was June's big highlight with three consecutive days at Albany coming in with high temperatures into the mid 90s, which coupled with high dewpoints in the 70s, pushed peak heat indices into the low 100's on each of the three days. And in fact on the 19th, those low 100 degree heat indices persisted in the Capital Region for a remarkable 5-6 consecutive hours, which was of unusually long duration for the local area.
Customers reporting issues finding Amazon gift cards in NY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Are you not able to find an Amazon gift card in stores? You’re not alone. Customers are reporting trouble finding Amazon gift cards in New York. Wegmans told News 8 Amazon pulled its gift cards out of all Wegmans locations in New York State. News 8 reached out to Tops Friendly […]
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
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...
Hochul urged to reject $4B tax on managed care organizations
(The Center Square) – A coalition of New York business groups is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to reconsider a proposal setting a new tax on managed care organizations, which they say will drive up rates for employers and workers. In a letter to Hochul, the group calls on Hochul to hold New York employers "harmless" from any tax increase under the new Medicaid Investment Fund, which was included in the FY 2024-25 fiscal year budget. ...
Fireworks happening around the Capital Region
Fireworks are happening all over the Capital Region – some beginning Wednesday night. Amsterdam will hold an Independence Day Fest from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park. It will feature Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team Show,. Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team Show, Tim Barr, Kolbie G and Ryan...
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
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 […]
Judge suggests Trump felony sentencing may no longer be "necessary" after SCOTUS immunity ruling
In wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents are granted total immunity for "official acts," a path has opened for Donald Trump to avoid sentencing for his conviction on falsifying business records to hide an affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. According to The New Republic, Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over the hush-money trial that landed Trump with 34 felony convictions, is no longer certain that sentencing, which was delayed to September, will ever happen.
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 […]
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