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Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
CCIDA Named Top Economic Development Agency in WNY
According to Business First, it’s the first time the CCIDA has landed in the number one spot out of seven on the publication’s ranking of the economic development agencies in Buffalo and Western New York. County Executive PJ Wendel commenting at the recent CCIDA Board meeting, said Invest...
New York unveils proposed rules to improve safety of battery energy storage systems
New York State has proposed requiring battery storage facilities to have emergency response plans and increased coordination with local fire departments, according to proposed regulations released on Friday. The lithium-ion battery energy storage systems, also known as BESS facilities, must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan in place,...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Abortion, LGBTQ rights are on NY ballots this fall. But will the wording confuse voters?
New York officials on Monday turned down requests to add the words "abortion" and "LGBTQ" to a statewide ballot question so that voters clearly understand what they're being asked to decide. The state's four election commissioners unanimously approved the final ballot language for the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposal that would add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state constitution. They stuck with wording suggested by the Board of Elections staff, which uses terms such as "pregnancy...
Man Found Dead On Capital Region Roadway
See Updated Story: Update: Woman Stabbed Man Found Dead On Albany Roadway, Police SayPolice are investigating after a man was found dead on a roadway in the region.Emergency crews in Albany were called about someone lying in the roadway near the intersection of Commerce Avenue and North Mannin…
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
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