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The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
N.Y. Lottery: Player wins $1,000 a week in Cash4Life game
A lucky lottery player in New York state will enjoy $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. The New York Lottery announced the ticket was sold for the Sunday, July 28, Cash4Life drawing — worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million — in New York state. It was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh.
Assistant District Attorney Arrested In Western New York
If you look at the news lately, you will find what seems to be an epidemic of government and public officials acting quite badly. It's not isolated to any one profession or job type. From cops to government bureaucrats, judges to district attorneys, something strange has happened in the Empire State the last few years.
Poll: Which South Shore player deserved MVP honors following the Little League N.Y. 12s baseball tourney?
The Little League New York State All-Star 12s baseball tournament was as good as advertised as there were not only a number of exciting games, but South Shore emerged victorious from the field of eight to advance to a regional tournament for the first time in 15 years. South Shore,...
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder’s Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation...
Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--GOV. KATHY HOCHUL RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INCREASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY OVERDOSE KITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS, NEW YORK HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 700,000 OVERDOSE EMERGENCY KITS STATEWIDE. MANY STATE LEADERS STRESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ARE AT A GREATER RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND...
More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects in adults, the agency noted. American Spices of Ozone Park, New York, is recalling Spice Class brand...
Catskills man ticketed after killing rattlesnake with BB gun, skinning and eating it
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officers (ECOs) recently ticketed a Catskills man for killing a timber rattlesnake. ECOs Doig and Osborne received an anonymous tip on July 4 that a man in Hancock had intentionally killed a timber rattlesnake. Their investigation revealed that the man had also skinned and butchered the snake with the intention of eating it.
State official lists area bridges in 'poor' condition
The bridge that carries Interstate 87 over state Route 9 in the town of Lake George was listed in state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's recent report on bridges that are in 'poor' condition and in need of repair or replacement. While construction work in underway on this I-87 bridge, dozens of others in Warren, Essex, Hamilton and Clinton counties await rehabilitation or reconstruction.
Dillon Moran and Stacy Connors-the Bosses from Hell
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in Saratoga Springs city hall for Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran and his Deputy, Stacy Connors? A lawsuit brought by a longtime and well-respected Accounts Department employee, Lisa Ribis, gives some chilling insights. Ribis filed her complaint on June 18, 2024,...
ON AIR SEGMENT: Senator Griffo talks recovery efforts in Rome
ROME- Following on the heels from our Monday on-air segment with Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, New York State Senator Joe Griffo joined North Country News to discuss the ongoing tornado recovery efforts in the city of Rome, NY, while focusing on a different angle of approach. Be sure...
Following regional trend, Hoosick Falls CSD implements cell phone ban
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (WRGB) - The Hoosick Falls Central School District will be banning cell phones for all grades beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, joining other districts that have made the bold move. A post on the district’s website notes that a public forum will be held Wednesday, July...
Dozens Died in Andrea Doria Wreck Off Massachusetts Coast
The coastal waters of southern New England have seen their share of shipwrecks over the years. The walls of the Seamen's Bethel in New Bedford bear the names of local fishermen and mariners who, through one mishap or another, found watery graves beneath the ocean. Thousands of shipwrecks have likely...
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