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Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
Upstate NY man gets 7 years in prison for dragging state trooper with ATV
Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Troy, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Sand Lake man will spend the next seven years in prison for dragging a state trooper for 200 yards with his ATV on March 1, leaving the trooper in need of two surgeries to fix his injuries. Rensselaer County Court...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
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...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
UAlbany Great Danes Start Season Strong with Win Over LIU Sharks
Following what was arguably their most accomplished season in program history, the UAlbany Great Danes are hoping for similar success this year. The Great Danes kicked off their season for the second consecutive year at home, taking on the LIU Sharks. UAlbany entered Week 1 as the 16th-ranked team in...
Men's Soccer Journeys South to Face the Red Storm
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany men's soccer program (1-2-0, 0-0 America East) will manage to move back into the .500 mark, taking on the St. John's Red Storm (1-1-1, 0-0 Big East) Sunday, September 1st. Game Info. Sunday, Sept. 1 at St. Johns. Belson Stadium in Queens, N.Y....
Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Capital Region
A 22-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region.It happened around 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, in Schoharie County in the town of Seward.An electric bicycle being operated by Mackenzie T. Bamberger of Cobleskill entered the intersection from Hill Road. It was then struck by a ve…
Bennington Martens host fundraiser for Barre Community Relief Fund
BARRE, Vt. — The Bennington Martens launched their basketball season with a purpose far beyond the game on Saturday. The American Basketball League team hosted a full-day fundraiser to benefit the Barre Community Relief Fund, honoring first responders for their heroic efforts during the devastating floods in July. The...
Becket and Dalton Awarded $899,810 Grant to Rehabilitate 14 Housing Units
The Town’s March 2024 application in partnership with Dalton for a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for home improvement assistance to low- and moderate-income, owner-occupied dwellings in Becket has paid off. Governor Maura Healey announced awards totaling $39 million to 65 communities throughout the state, Becket and Dalton among them, on August 12th. Said Healey, “Our cities and towns use these CDBG grants to fix their roadways, expand their housing options, and improve the quality of life they offer their residents.” The $1 million grant will be administered by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC).
Ad Hoc Buildings Committee Volunteers Needed
The Select Board has directed the Town Administrator to establish an Ad-Hoc Buildings Committee of five to seven volunteers who will work together to establish a vision for the Town’s future municipal building needs. The Committee’s work will include a review of existing municipally owned buildings, establishing a list of the Town’s needs, a review of the potential for rehabbing current buildings and a review of the possibility of constructing a new building.
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