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$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Former CVPH employee Robert Thibodeau back in court on weapons charges
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The former CVPH employee accused of making threats against the hospital was back in court on Monday. Robert Thibodeau, 53, was in Clinton County Court for a status conference. The Plattsburgh man is facing 11 charges, including a variety of criminal weapon and ammunition possession charges.
Clarkson Board of Trustees Names David K. Heacock ‘83 Acting President
Earlier today, the Clarkson University Board of Trustees announced the appointment of David K. Heacock ‘83 as Acting President of the University. A Clarkson Trustee since 2017 and long-time corporate partner with the institution, Heacock has had a distinguished career in industry, including top leadership positions at Texas Instruments where he led major business transformations. He also has extensive experience in the venture capital community, as well as service on not-for-profit boards and organizations.
Wheeler Zeroing In On 3rd AOY
Jacob Wheeler will try to wrap up the BPT Angler of the Year title on a venue where he's won before. Jacob Wheeler will attempt to clinch his third MLF Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year (AOY) title in the past four seasons when the circuit's final event of 2024 kicks off in a couple of weeks at the St. Lawrence River. He'll enter the derby with a 19-point advantage over Alton Jones Jr., and because he holds tiebreaker advantages, he can wrap up the crown by advancing to the Knockout Round regardless of where Jones ends up.
Section 2 Champions Plattsburgh Little League getting in last reps before New York state tournament
MORRISONVILLE, N.Y. — Plattsburgh Little League was getting its last set of practice reps in at Morrisonville's American Legion Field before making their big trip down south. The 12U Little League All-Stars are one of the eight teams remaining with a chance to represent New York in the Little...
D20 Peru All-Stars roll through State Softball prelims; Face Elmhurst in Monday semi-final
Coach Tara Backes's softball team hasn't seen any serious competition all weekend at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game Saturday – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
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.
3-day tattoo convention leaves its mark in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Tattoo artists from all over gathered in Burlington over the weekend to show off their skills at one of Vermont’s new tattoo conventions. Artists fired up their tattoo guns and got their ink ready. “That energy in a building with all these artists that may...
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.
North Country Thunderbirds dominate in first Empire Baseball League round robin playoff game
TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. — The North Country Thunderbirds opened their Empire Baseball League round robin play with a statement. The Thunderbirds proved why they finished as the no. 1 seed in the EBL regular season, securing a 14-5 win on the road against the Tupper Lake Riverpigs. The Riverpigs,...
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
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