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NYS Public Service Commission approves gas rate increase
New York's Public Service Commission has approved a three-year rate increase for National Grid. The more than 19% rate increase will impact Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island ratepayers starting Sept. 1. People will see an initial $30 increase in their bills this year. Outer borough residents will see rates grow $31 by 2026. Long Islanders will see a $27 rate increase in the same period.
New York State announces additional Free Fishing Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — An additional Free Fishing Day has been announced in New York State for Saturday, August 31. On Free Fishing Days, the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. There will be more Free Fishing Days in New York on September 28, National Hunting […]
Former New York Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $800K from Clients
A former New York attorney has been sentenced to prison after admitting to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. 57-year-old Douglas Valente, formerly a resident of Long Island but now living in Florida, was handed a prison sentence of one to four years in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, August 22nd.
Agreement to forgive medical debt for 193,000 poor patients in the Southern states
A hospital and clinic system based in New Orleans is collaborating with a nonprofit organization from New York to eliminate the debts of patients in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics, which serves Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, has partnered with a New York nonprofit...
NY’s Hochul slams Chicago-style pizza with four-word diss at DNC
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the deep six to some deep dish. Hochul flatly turned down a chance to sample traditional deep-dish Chicago pizza at the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City, the New York Post reported. Hochul shook her head when NY1 Washington correspondent Kevin Frey asked her to...
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Border Patrol Agent Charged in New York for Reported Civil Rights Violations
The United States Department of Justice released new information on Thursday, August 22nd regarding one New York Border Patrol Agent's alleged inappropriate commands made to 4 separate victims. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility Investigative Operations Directorate is currently investigating this reported Civil Rights violation case.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
More than 64,000 come out for third day of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 64,000 people came out Friday for the third day of the 2024 New York State Fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 156,713, with 10 more days to go. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
TLC performance at the NYS Fair canceled
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — TLC’s performance scheduled for Friday night, August 23, at 8 p.m. at the New York State Fair was canceled. A message on the screen at Suburban Park read the show was cancelled due to T-Boz experiencing “severe illness.”. Sean Farnsworth, a spokesperson for...
New York man arrested for stalking former girlfriend
Umardeo Roopnarine, 51, was arrested late last night and charged with stalking and burglary after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's house while she was away and hiding in a corner of a child's room when she returned. The post New York man arrested for stalking former girlfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Trees are changing color early. Is this a sign of an early fall or something else altogether?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York recently experienced a taste of fall air, with many spots in the western and central southern tier reporting overnight low temperatures into the 40s. No records were set, but this could definitely be called a taste of "coming attractions". Besides noticing just...
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
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...
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Oneida Indian Nation Breaks Ground on Point Place Casino $50M Expansion
The Oneida Indian Nation broke ground at Point Place Casino in Bridgeport, New York, to begin a $50 million expansion of the property, tribe officials announced Tuesday in a news release. Point Place Casino is owned by the Oneida Indian Nation and an entity of Turning Stone Enterprises. Local elected...
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