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Results Are in on Virus That Shut Down Baby Goat Cuddling at New York State Fair
The results are in on that baby goat that got a family booted from the New York State Fair an hour before gates opened. Justin & Lauren Steinmetz spent months preparing for the 13 days at the Fair, which cost them their life savings. On the morning of opening day, a vet performing routine health checks said one goat may have a virus.
Quick thinking, actions by Newfane 8th-graders help save a life
NEWFANE, N.Y. — Two eighth-graders at Newfane Middle School are being called heroes after they quickly sprung into action to help a woman and her dog in distress. Liam Hedley and Hunter Marcello will be honored by the school district for what they did on July 3 at Newfane Marina. That's where they had been fishing and "inspecting the upcoming fireworks display."
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...
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...
'It's absolutely stunning': Family fun events at Sunflowers of Sanborn
SANBORN, NY (W.K.B.W) — A half-hour drive from Buffalo is a picturesque field of sunflowers in Sanborn, with family fun all Labor Day weekend. Owner Louise Brachmann says seeing all of the familiar faces once again is worth the growing process of her yield. "What gets me the most...
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...
6 More Dead, Listeria Outbreak in New York State is Real
There is a big outbreak of of a disease that is making people really sick in New York State. Another six deaths have been reported of having listeria and people in New York are being told to throw out your Boar's Head lunchmeat. Listeriosis is a serious disease that, according...
2 New York Men Arrested Following Routine Traffic Stop
I am obsessed with watching those investigative news shows on television. I love trying to figure out these true-crime cases and mysteries. One thing that always drives me crazy is when the criminal gets caught because of something as simple as not using a turn signal and getting pulled over.
Adirondack Canoe Classic “90-Miler” set for Sept. 6-8
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — is set for Sept. 6-8, with 250 boats and more than 600 paddlers signed up for the three-day paddling stage race. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, dozens of businesses, nonprofits and communities, as well as countless volunteers. It takes paddlers on a three-day journey from Old Forge to Saranac Lake — the first 90 miles of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
Thousands of N.Y. homeowners must find new property insurance providers
NEW YORK — Two property insurance companies are leaving the state of New York, meaning tens of thousands of homeowners must find new coverage fast. In parts of Long Island, that won't be so easy.Adirondack Insurance Exchange and subsidiary Mountain Valley Indemnity are leaving the state by the end of 2024, asking customers to "identify options for replacement" now. The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is overseeing the exit."I believe that DFS is doing everything they can to try to make this work," said licensed insurance agent and broker Jason Bartow. "Unfortunately, I think this kind of came...
GameStop turns some Upstate NY stores into ‘retro’ video game shops: See list of locations
Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start. GameStop is turning some of its stores into “retro” video game shops, selling older consoles including earlier models of Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and Xbox systems. The company said it will also sell older games from multiple franchises, including “Mario Kart,” “Grand Theft Auto,” “Halo” and “Pokémon.”
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
These 12 food vendors have been at the NYS Fair for 25 years or longer. Which is the oldest?
For an event steeped in a long tradition, it’s perfectly reasonable question: Who (or what) is the oldest food vendor at the New York State Fair?. That hasn’t always been easy to answer. In some cases it’s because stands have changed names or locations, moved on to new generations of owners or created whole new menu options.
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
New electric vehicle regs frustrate local waste hauler as he finds a way to keep moving forward
As a small business owner, Bruce Scofield says trying to operate in the great State of New York is like being part of an abusive relationship.You know it's wrong and bad for you, but you can't give up the relationship."Everybody else can recognize it, but in your heart, you're hoping it gets better," Scofield told The Batavian on Wednesday. "Maybe that's a bad analogy, but in my eyes, it's a great analogy for being a New York State business owner. It's an abusive relationship. You love (the state). It's not the perfect thing but you're always hopeful it will get better."
Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claims
CITYWIDE — DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga on Monday announced an agreement with the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes chain, which operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, to provide more than $604,000 in restitution for “egregious” violations of the city’s Consumer Protection Law. The city had filed suit against Ortiz in April after receiving dozens of complains about the chain, reportedly including refusing to disclose the location of remains, misrepresenting prices, failing to provide paid-for services, presenting remains in “unacceptable conditions” and other offenses, according to a press release from the DCWP. In addition to $100,000 in civil penalties, the city says that 28 victims will receive payouts totaling $104,000, leaving $500,000 for other affected customers, and encourages those who may have been harmed by Ortiz’ “predatory and deceptive practices” to come forward by filing complaints online on the DCWP’s webpage or by calling 311. Ortiz also operates under the names of Rivera Funeral Home, McGonnell Funeral Home, Louis Tommaso Funeral Home and Parkchester Funeral Home.
House committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush-money trial
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the head of a political campaign marketing company that employs the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Trump's hush-money trial.
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.
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