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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.
Dairy Day gets 'moo-ving' at The Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Dairy Day at the New York State Fair starts in the barn with some very pampered cows. They all sat in piles of fluffed hay, ready for their next meal. "Keeping a cow happy at the barn is very simple. We feed them, make them a nice bed, and fan them if they're hot," said Everett Cox, who handles cows.
Sean Ryan sets up a new fundraising committee linked to undisclosed state office
State Sen. Sean Ryan’s (D) campaign has registered a new fundraising committee linked to the state. The Sean Ryan Victory Fund was registered on July 22, raising questions about Ryan’s future. Ryan did not specify the potential state positions he may have his eye on, telling WBFO: “I...
Possibility Of Life-Threatening Reactions Prompts Recall Of Pine Brook Company's Golden Raisins
Sunco & Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook is recalling its 10oz Terrafina Golden Raisins. "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," reads the recall posted to the FDA website. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The September 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Learn the art of journaling
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2024, which encourages employees to embrace the art of journaling as a path to empowerment and self-care. The EAP offers different ways to make writing down thoughts part of employees’ daily routine, including taking...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Gas Station Owner Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million in Back Wages, Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal court judgment requiring 15 gas stations—incorporated under individual company names, operating under brands including bp, Mobil and Sunoco in Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York—and their owner and president to pay more than $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to more than 100 current and former employees in response to a federal investigation.
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
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