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New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
You may be eligible for a free air conditioner in NY. Here's what you should know
Some New Yorkers may be eligible for a free air conditioner through New York's expanded Essential Plan program early next year. "As part of Governor Hochul's recently announced Extreme Heat Action Plan, the State's Essential Plan will add coverage for the purchase, delivery and installation of air conditioners for members with persistent asthma," the state Department of Health said. "While this program is currently under development, we intend to perform consumer and provider education and outreach so members know about the benefit."
GALLERY: The aftermath from Monday's tornado, severe weather
Clean-up efforts are underway after severe summer storms Monday brought high winds and left a trail of heavy damage in parts of the Rochester region, with a confirmed EF0 tornado touching down in Canandaigua. Damage included downed trees and snapped power poles. Several viewers in Victor and Farmington also had...
Investigating why dozens of New York hospitals have closed since 2000
NEW YORK - A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.Records from the New York State Nurses Association and the state health department show at least 42 hospitals have closed across the Empire State since 2000, but New York health officials contend some of those areas, although they wouldn't say which, may have also had new hospitals open.As Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas reports, the impending closure of one New York City hospital is already affecting patients.Closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel forces patients to make major...
How New Yorkers are reacting to Biden's plan to cap rent increases
NEW YORK -- President Joe Biden's new plan to cap rents and build housing drew mixed reactions in New York.The White House unveiled the housing plan Tuesday.The plan calls for building 200,000 new homes and providing $10,000 in mortgage relief. It would also cap rent increases at 5% for landlords with more than 50 units, and landlords who raise rents more than that would lose tax breaks.The plan was praised by New York tenants."President Biden is right: rent caps ensure families can set roots in their communities and stay for the long term," said Cea Weaver, the director of the Housing...
New York Named One of the Most Cultured States
New data has revealed the top 10 most cultured states in the U.S. The Cultural States Index, by student travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed each state against five factors: the number of National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), museums and galleries, live performance spaces, film and media sites, and literary sites. Each factor was compared against the state's population and land area (sq mi). Results for each category were converted into an overall score out of 100 to determine the ranking.
Watch Out: 12 Wanted New York Men Are ‘Armed And Dangerous’
Top New York officials warn these 12 wanted men should be considered "ARMED and DANGEROUS." Several have ties to the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Can you help the police find these men? What should you do if see one or know someone's whereabouts?. Can You Help Police Find...
Severe thunderstorms leave much of Southern Tier without power, downed trees, other damage
Thousands of electric customers across the Twin Tiers lost power when severe thunderstorms rumbled through the region Monday. Many of those residents remained without power Tuesday and into Wednesday, and utility company crews scrambled to restore service while other emergency responders worked to remove downed trees and deal with other damage the storm left in its wake. ...
Dierks Bentley returning to SPAC with country hits, tribute to Petty on tap
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A night out with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at SPAC was a summer tradition for decades, and now Dierks Bentley is set to contribute to that legacy during his own upcoming show at the venue on July 18. Petty played SPAC 13 times between 1980...
Five injured after juveniles crash into CDTA bus
Five people had minor injuries after police said juveniles driving a stolen vehicle crashed into a CDTA bus in Albany. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. Monday, July 15 at the intersection of Quail Street and Sherman Street. The occupants of the vehicle left the scene, Albany Police said.
City of Rome 'devastated' by severe weather Tuesday; thousands remain without power
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Severe Storms Claim One Life in Central New York
A community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the severe storms that ripped through Central New York claimed a life. One person was killed in Canastota from the storm on Tuesday, July, according to village administrator Jeremy Ryan, who said most of the damage was along Barlow Street where a mandatory evacuation was issued. No word on what happened or who was killed.
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