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Oneida County is Offering Residents Money Towards Repairing Failing Septic Systems
One of the biggest expenses that a homeowner may have to deal with is a repair or replacement of their septic system. For those who don't know what that is, you don't have to stress or lose sleep over it. For those who do know what those are get ready because Oneida County is offering you a big chunk of change to help fix or replace your system.
County Sheriff’s Blotter: Individual gives false ID and shoplifting
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office released reports of recent arrests in the area. Twomey, 34, of Marathon, was arrested on Sunday (Aug. 25). The county sheriff’s report stated that officers conducted a trespass investigation at the Thrifty Shopper store on Route 281 in Cortlandville. The investigation determined that several individuals were trespassing on the property.
One Arrested For Shoplifting at Thrifty Shopper
Officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to Thrifty Shopper on Wednesday, August 28th just after 4:30 in the afternoon for a reported larceny. During the investigation, officers determined 44 year old Erica J. Brown of Cortland, had stolen merchandise from the store. She was arrested and charged...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
September Car and Bike Shows in New York
Lots of time to catch a car show or two this Fall. Just because the temperatures are cooling doesn't mean the car events aren't hot this in September. Add a few of these events to your Fall calendar. Come with your car to the show or just come with friends and family to enjoy the show.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
FEMA Public Assistance provides much needed relief in the North Country
MORIAH, N.Y. — While the remains of Beryl may have hit Northern New York and Essex County about a month and a half ago, signs of damage are still clear. However, cities and towns will now get some help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Joe Biden approved Gov. Kathy Hochul's disaster declaration request.
Gov. Hochul announces distribution of 20M fentanyl, xylazine test strips throughout N.Y.
Hours before International Overdose Awareness Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips have been distributed in New York, including around NYC’s five boroughs. The strips can be used to test for the potentially fatal drugs of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, and xylazine,...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
NYS: New measures to prevent drowning
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– As summer winds down, two new bills were signed into law to help prevent drownings throughout New York State. One will now require the state department of health to have outreach programs teaching the public about fatal and non-fatal drownings and how to prevent them. “It will basically take drowning, which is […]
Get food stamps or public assistance? NY wants to hear how hard the system is to use
Syracuse, N.Y. — The state wants to hear from families who receive benefits like food stamps and public assistance about how hard the help is to get. In the spring, the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council asked the state and county departments of social services to share a statewide survey that asked people about their experience with the public benefit system.
NJ Health Department reports 2 West Nile Virus deaths among new cases
Two deaths have been linked to the West Nile Virus in New Jersey, among the new cases that have been reported in the Garden State, according to health officials.The state's health department reported an additional six West Nile virus cases, and two additional presumptive viremic blood donors (PVD) -- or blood donors whose tests are reactive to the virus.This comes after the state's first human case of Eastern Equine encephalitis (EEE) and two earlier cases of the West Nile virus infection were discovered.The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are urging residents to...
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