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See where Southern Tier schools landed in NY high school rankings
Alfred-Almond, Hammondsport and Vestal high schools are three of the top high schools in the Southern Tier, according to U.S. News and World Report's ranking of New York state public high schools ahead of the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on approximately 25,000...
UFT President Michael Mulgrew isn’t afraid to pivot
Michael Mulgrew sounds like an idealistic liberal who wants everybody to realize the American dream; he just wants to make sure he’s the one who gets his members there first. The 59-year-old former high school teacher leads the United Federation of Teachers, whose nearly 200,000 members include New York City public school teachers, school nurses and other school workers.
Cornell works to keep NYS Fair cattle avian flu free
In the past few years, veterinarians were primarily concerned with how the avian flu affected the poultry population, but their research expanded in March when a cow tested positive for the virus in the Texas panhandle. Elisha Frye, an assistant professor of practice at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine,...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
National Grid faces statewide protests following rate hike ask
National Grid is asking for its biggest rate hike in several decades. Now, the utility is getting pushback from protests across the state, including Central New York. Protesters took to the streets in front of the Syracuse National Grid offices opposing rate hikes in favor of legislation that addresses energy affordability and climate change. Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action of New York organized the protest, which he said is two-pronged.
Lori Fisher to retire from the Lake Champlain Committee
Lori Fisher on the Burlington waterfront. VermontBiz file photo. Vermont Business Magazine The Lake Champlain Committee of Vermont, New York, and Quebec has announced that Lori Fisher, its esteemed Executive Director, will retire on December 31 after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization and the Lake Champlain Basin.
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Nearly 80,000 enjoy fifth day of the 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 80,000 people enjoyed the fifth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 78,341 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Sunday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.The declaration means Suffolk County will have access to assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency work on critical infrastructure.Hochul's office said local and federal partners are still working to determine if Suffolk County qualifies for federal funding from a major disaster declaration.Hochul declared a state of emergency in the county on Friday and said the state housing authority will launch an emergency repair program for homeowners on Long Island. Under the program,...
Llamas out for their morning walk ahead of NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You never know what you’re going to find around the New York State Fair before it opens. You might even see llamas strolling through the midway for their early morning walk. “They sit around in stalls all day with people poking them and petting them. So, it’s just nice for them to […]
Key Parts Of $4 Billion Cuomo Bridge In New York Not Durable, Lawsuit
Top New York State officials are fighting to "guarantee the toll payers get what they paid for." The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is now filing a lawsuit against the company that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Thruway Authority Files Lawsuit Regarding Cuomo Bridge.
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
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