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Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
Thousands of N.Y. homeowners must find new property insurance providers
NEW YORK — Two property insurance companies are leaving the state of New York, meaning tens of thousands of homeowners must find new coverage fast. In parts of Long Island, that won't be so easy.Adirondack Insurance Exchange and subsidiary Mountain Valley Indemnity are leaving the state by the end of 2024, asking customers to "identify options for replacement" now. The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is overseeing the exit."I believe that DFS is doing everything they can to try to make this work," said licensed insurance agent and broker Jason Bartow. "Unfortunately, I think this kind of came...
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
2 New York Men Arrested Following Routine Traffic Stop
I am obsessed with watching those investigative news shows on television. I love trying to figure out these true-crime cases and mysteries. One thing that always drives me crazy is when the criminal gets caught because of something as simple as not using a turn signal and getting pulled over.
CBA football enters the new season as Section 2 Class AA favorites
CBA football enter the new season as Class AA favorites. Opening night of the high school football season is a week from Friday. The Brothers of Christian Brothers Academy, the three-time defending Class AA Super Bowl champs, are the preseason favorites to win it again.
Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claims
CITYWIDE — DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga on Monday announced an agreement with the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes chain, which operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, to provide more than $604,000 in restitution for “egregious” violations of the city’s Consumer Protection Law. The city had filed suit against Ortiz in April after receiving dozens of complains about the chain, reportedly including refusing to disclose the location of remains, misrepresenting prices, failing to provide paid-for services, presenting remains in “unacceptable conditions” and other offenses, according to a press release from the DCWP. In addition to $100,000 in civil penalties, the city says that 28 victims will receive payouts totaling $104,000, leaving $500,000 for other affected customers, and encourages those who may have been harmed by Ortiz’ “predatory and deceptive practices” to come forward by filing complaints online on the DCWP’s webpage or by calling 311. Ortiz also operates under the names of Rivera Funeral Home, McGonnell Funeral Home, Louis Tommaso Funeral Home and Parkchester Funeral Home.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: August 19-23
These are the inspections from August 19 to 23 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Our new building name is now official!
It’s official – the vibrant school community at 50 Lark St. is now Albany International Academy!. The school celebrated the name change Thursday evening with the unveiling of its new signs at the main entrance. Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter and Principal Rachel Stead offered remarks about the name change, as did former Dual Language Program student Maya Proffitt, now a sixth-grader at William S. Hackett Middle School.
Albany Pop Warner Day: Mayor Kathy Sheehan Delivers Proclamation to Youth Football Org.
Albany, N.Y. — It was quite the special Thursday night at practice for the Albany Pop Warner organization. Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan stopped by to deliver a proclamation, acknowledging the successful 2023 season that all these youth football teams had. January 6th, 2024 will forever be known as Albany Pop Warner day in the Capital Region.
Grieving mom pushes for Grieving Families Act after son dies in Albany Med ER
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is hearing from the mother taking legal action against Albany Med Health System after her toddler died on its watch. Keri-Sue McManus wants accountability for the death of her three-year old son Micah, a death she believes was preventable. She believes the governor can provide that accountability by signing the Grieving Families Act.
House committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush-money trial
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the head of a political campaign marketing company that employs the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Trump's hush-money trial.
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On June 12, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed support for a mask ban on subways and at protests while other politicians in New York City, Los Angeles and North Carolina are considering or have already passed laws that ban masks in public spaces. Disability, civil liberties and other activists have raised alarm regarding how mask bans, even with formal exemptions for health and religious reasons, offer no guarantee of fair enforcement and can stigmatize masking in general during an ongoing pandemic. This said, I argue that we should oppose mask bans due to two vital functions.
Men’s Soccer Falls at No.20 Seton Hall
Location: Owen T. Carroll Field in South Orange, N.J. Records: UAlbany (1-2-0, 0-0-0 America East) | No. 20 Seaton Hall (3-0-0, 0-0-0 Big East) Short Story: The University at Albany men's soccer team kept it a close match, tied 1-1 until the 89th minute, when the Pirates capitalized on a penalty kick to take the 2-1 victory over the Great Danes.
New Restaurant Coming To Busy Wolf Road in Colonie This Fall
Another restaurant will be coming to the already busy Wolf Road in Colonie and this time an authentic Mexican restaurant will replace a barbeque joint that has since closed. The spot that used to house Warehouse Grill & BBQ is being transformed into a vibrant Mexican restaurant. Jose Castaneda, the...
County to fund BKW’s resource officer after post was cut from local budget
ALBANY COUNTY — Berne-Knox-Westerlo will have a school resource officer after all. Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy announced at an Aug. 29 press conference on school safety initiatives that the county will fund the position as part of a wider effort to bolster school safety. McCoy said that, when...
Anticipation Rising Ahead of UAlbany Football's Home Opener Against LIU
Albany, N.Y. — Football season is in the air on the UAlbany campus. In just two days, the Great Danes will kick off their 2024 campaign under the lights against Long Island University. In what might be one of the most anticipated seasons to date, UAlbany's looking to build...
UAlbany launches college class for parents
Parents of UAlbany students have some homework to do thanks to a brand-new course. Great Danes 101 is an online class that allows family members to sign up for free, learn about the college experience and what resources are available for their Great Dane.
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