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Negotiations yet to begin on latest 'Grieving Families' bill
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Legislature for three consecutive sessions has overwhelmingly passed what supporters call the Grieving Families Act. The governor has twice vetoed the bill and lawmakers have not yet delivered it to her this year. "To be candid, negotiations haven't begun in earnest. I...
Gov. Hochul secures federal aid for Suffolk as storm ravages county
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) and Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico (R), declared a State of Emergency, following the Aug. 18-19 devastating storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) responded by procuring President Joe Biden’s (D) approval for a federal Emergency Declaration. This allows for federal resources and assistance to be provided for the necessary repairs, prevalent in hard-hit western and middle Suffolk. FEMA will provide emergency protective measures, such as the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. According to the state’s website, “with this Emergency Declaration secured, New York’s disaster recovery experts are continuing to work with local and federal partners, to determine the state’s ability to also request a federal Major Disaster Declaration and low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has […]
NYS Fair lost and found boasts an eclectic collection of items from dentures to car keys
GEDDES, N.Y. — Each year at the Great New York State Fair, a collection of lost items grows each day at the New York State Police Headquarters. Right across from the train tracks at the fairgrounds state police dispatch comes in, along with all sorts of other random items.
Dangerous Jury Duty Scam Reaches Upstate New York
Most people want to avoid jury duty. That's why officials from the Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm about this new scam. Scammers are always finding new ways to try and trick you. Speed Camera Scam. Speed cameras are now up across New York State. And that means you can...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
What’s Happening over the Weekend? August 30 – September 1
Here’s what is happening in the North Country over the Weekend… Friday, August 30 Event Where When NYS Fair NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse All Day Farmers Market Canton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market Alexandria Bay 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art Exhibition Thousand Islands Arts Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farmers Market Chaumont […]
Local park to receive over $1M for new accessible pool, splashpad, and playground
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new grant is helping expand public access to swimming in underserved communities across New York State. Governor Hochul announced nearly $150 million in capital grants have been awarded to fund 37 projects. It includes over $1 million going toward the City of Rochester’s Lightfoot Park Master Plan.
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