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New York pledges $2M for new cultural arts center in East Patchogue
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. The Patchogue Arts Council is getting a shiny new cultural arts center in East Patchogue, with the help of New York State. On Monday, Gov. Kathy...
Commission on reparations remedies to hold first public meeting in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A group tasked with examining the legacy and lasting impacts of slavery and discrimination against the Black community in New York is set to hold its first public meeting Tuesday in Albany. The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies was formed in Dec....
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
New York unveils proposed rules to improve safety of battery energy storage systems
New York State has proposed requiring battery storage facilities to have emergency response plans and increased coordination with local fire departments, according to proposed regulations released on Friday. The lithium-ion battery energy storage systems, also known as BESS facilities, must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan in place,...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Police in tactical gear apprehend suspect from home on North Bailey Avenue in Amherst
Amherst Police took a man into custody Tuesday morning after a long presence of officers outside and inside a home on North Bailey Avenue between Maple Road and Emerson Drive. Read more from WBEN:
Black bear sighting in Amherst
AMHERST, New York — The Town of Amherst isn’t exactly what first comes to mind when you think of the great outdoors. Amherst Police released dash cam footage showing a black bear trading the trails, trees and berries for the quiet streets of Amherst Tuesday. Neighbors like Adlo...
Ride Every Ride, All Day, For Less At New York State Fair
Get ready to ride all day for less at the New York State Fair. But you need to act fast. The flash sale for Ride All Day wristbands is for 22 hours, for $22 and its only available online. It's available until midnight Tuesday, July 30 or until they sell out.
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