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This New York Walmart In the Capital Region Is Limiting Use Of Self-Checkout
Experts say that retail theft occurs every single day in the United States. According to Capital One Shopping, stores across the Nation lost an estimated $121 billion to retail theft in 2023. New York State stores reported a total loss of $9 billion in sales revenue last year. One New...
Two “Big Money” Powerball Winners In New York
There were another round of "Big Money" winners in New York from last night's Powerball drawing. The New York State Lottery announced that two "Big Money" tickets were sold from Wednesday's Powerbal drawing in New York. Both tickets matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which...
Undocumented NY resident accused of swindling $110K in Gold Bullion from Nelson Co. man, sheriff says
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Nelson County Sheriff says an undocumented man living in NYS, has been charged with racketeering after posing as a Federal Reserve employee to swindle over $100,000 of Gold Bullion from a Virginia resident. The sheriff says that on August 16, a Nelson County resident reported being the victim of […]
NYS Fair concert guide: Boy band icons perform on opening day (Wednesday, Aug. 21)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
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...
Saratoga Springs City Council moving forward with temporary vacancy, weighs a special election
The Saratoga Springs City Council is down to four members for the time being, facing looming questions about filling the now-empty public works commissioner seat. Democratic Commissioner of Public Works Jason Golub won’t be at tonight’s city council meeting — he started a role this week as both general counsel and deputy commissioner for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
What to know as REAL ID requirements go into effect less than nine months from now
A federal initiative years in the making and pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic is set to take full effect in less than nine months. One local county clerk is advising residents to be ready when the requirements take effect. More from WBEN:
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Albany, N.Y. — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit centered on evaluating insurance claims submitted by Anthem Blue Cross — formerly Empire Blue Cross...
New York's top court upholds mail-in voting for all, rejecting Republican challenge
(Reuters) - New York's highest court upheld a state law on Tuesday that allows any voter to cast a ballot by mail, rejecting a Republican-led lawsuit challenging the statute. In a 6-1 decision, the state Court of Appeals affirmed lower court rulings that the Early Mail Voter Act, which was passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature and signed by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul last year, did not run afoul of the state constitution.
New York City Schools Release 2023-24 Grades 3-8 State Test Scores
NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) today released the New York State test score data for grades 3 through 8 from the 2023-24 school year and citywide screener data from grades K-2. Though New York State has thus far only provided rounded percentages, NYCPS’s analysis shows that math scores were up by 3.5 points, increasing from 49.9 percent proficient in 2023 to 53.4 percent in 2024. Comparatively, New York State saw math scores increase by 1.7 points. NYCPS math proficiency rates now surpass those for the state. Additionally, math screener data for grades K-2 shows a 0.7 point increase across all three grades.
New Buffalo Bills-themed Little People set to hit Wegmans shelves
For the fourth straight year, Fisher-Price has teamed with the Buffalo Bills and Wegmans to offer a Bills' themed Little People set to support a children's hospital in Buffalo. Where to get Buffalo Bills Little People collector set Starting Friday, fans will be able to purchase the latest Little People Collector Buffalo Bills figure...
Hudson Falls duo arrested after Queensbury traffic stop
On Tuesday, around 12:52 a.m., the Warren County Sheriff's Office deputies pulled over a car on Lower Warren Street in Queensbury for a traffic offense. Deputies identified Rowland as the driver and Columbetti as the passenger.
See Photos of Potential Stadium and More in Downtown Albany, NY
A massive proposal has been submitted to bring an entertainment district, and much more, to downtown Albany. Per a report from The Times Union, said proposal is for a $300 million construction project in the Parking Lot District. The final product would include an entertainment district, apartments, and an 8,000-seat soccer stadium.
Enter to Win Tickets to See Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening!
Jason Bonham is set to put on an amazing tribute show for Led Zeppelin on December 4th at The Palace Theater in Albany! See below on how you can win a pair of tickets:. A remarkable tribute concert is set to honor the life and legacy of John Bonham, the legendary drummer of Led Zeppelin. This event will take audiences on a journey through the band’s storied career, featuring hits from their most influential albums, including Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV, and Physical Graffiti. Led by John Bonham’s son, Jason Bonham, the concert is a heartfelt celebration of the drummer’s enduring influence on rock music.
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