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Competing for Cancer Patients in CNY
The market just became more competitive with the entry of St. Joseph’s Health: Does Central New York have enough cancer patients?. For years, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center advertised in Central New York, confident that prospective cancer parents would decide against selecting a closer provider if they spent just one day on the Buffalo campus.
New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens
Whew! Roommates, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct seeks to remove Judge Erin Gall over racist remarks towards four Black teenagers. RELATED: Update Judge In Viral Court Video Says Michigan Man Never Had A License, Shuts Down Clerical Error Narrative NYC Judge Faces Possible Removal On July 22, the request followed allegations that [...] The post New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens appeared first on The Shade Room.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
New York State Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
Borrello Urges Albany Leadership to Reassess Climate Act Plans
A recent audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that the state's Public Service Commission and NYSERDA lacked adequate planning, monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in its efforts to help the state meet its targets set forth in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). State Senator George Borrello says the results of the audit confirm his view that their effort is a "disaster in the making"...
Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
New Yorkers among most financially distressed in the U.S., study finds
New York is the 10th-ranked state for having the most people living in financial distress, or "having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulty," the study reveals. New Yorkers are some of the most financially distressed nationwide, according to a study released by WalletHub last week. ...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
‘Last warning,’ fumes homeowner forced to extreme measure after driveway was blocked repeatedly – cars ignored state law
ONE homeowner, who is at his wit's end, was forced to take drastic action to prevent people from blocking his driveway. While many people would see it as a common courtesy not to box someone's car in, it appears this social media user has finally had it with his neighbor's uncouth behavior.
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Aug. 12-16: Kids Yoga Camp
The Dry Hill Ski Area is holding a Kids Yoga Camp from Monday, August 12, to Friday, August 16 from starting at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dry Hill Ski Area18160 Alpine Ridge RdWatertown, NY The Kids Yoga Camp with Yoga instructor Sarah Shambo is $100 and is for kids aged 5 to 8 years […]
North Country Rock & Roll Week Highlights
Monday, July 29, from 5:45 to 7:30p.m. Talkin’ About My Generation: Rock & Roll in the North Country at Flower Memorial Library, Watertown, NY. Panel discussion featuring: Moderated by Tom Walker, Jr. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Tuesday, July 30, from 6 to 9p.m. North Country Rock & Roll Jam at O’Brien’s […]
Aug. 5: Teen Night at Flower Memorial Library
The Watertown Youth Alliance Teens is hosting a Teen Night on Monday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library229 Washington St.Watertown, NY This event is for grades 7 to 12 for free snacks and games & activities; such as:
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