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$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Spotted Lanternfly found in Finger Lakes Region
ROMULUS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently confirmed that the spotted lanternfly was spotted in the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the town of Romulus in Seneca County. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that regularly feeds on plants and crops that...
Pushback to proposal that would allow more boys to try out for girls high school sports teams
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Some school districts are expressing concern over a proposal coming out of Albany that could dramatically change who can play what sport in high school. The proposal from the New York State Department of Education would allow any student male or female to try out for any sports team male or […]
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Abstract Westchester Home Designed By Esteemed Architect Listed For $2.9M
A Westchester home with a less-than-conventional design from an architect who graduated from an esteemed art school could be yours for several million dollars. The property, which dates back to 1937 and is located at 29 Penny Lane in Scarsdale, is now listed for $2.998 million by Christie's In…
Northern Westchester Hospital Golf Classic Fundraiser Supports Children's Mental Health Program
Northern Westchester Hospital held their annual golf classic fundraiser July 9, at the championship GlenArbor golf course in Bedford Hills. Approximately 140 golfers participated and raised $215,000. The golf outing will benefit the hospital’s building of a new comprehensive mental health services program for children and adolescents. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, across the country there is a growing number of mental health related issues among children and adolescents with 1 in 5 children having a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The program, which is...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
Pastor Bidding Farewell at Immaculate Conception in Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow is bidding a sad farewell to Fr. Dany Abi-Akar, pastor of St. Paul II Maronite Catholic Church at Immaculate Conception who also served as chaplain for the village’s fire and police departments. Fr. Dany, beloved for his ability to connect with almost everyone he meets with his...
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Teacher Seen Assaulting Student In Disturbing Video Charged In Essex County: Cops
Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne, has been charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault — a disorderly persons offense — following an incident on April 18, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and West Orange Police Chief James P. Abbott said. Disturbing...
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