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5 WNY companies laid off 400+ workers in Q2
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hundreds of jobs were lost in the second quarter in Western New York, with Tesla contributing the largest number of cuts at its South Buffalo plant. The region saw fewer layoffs overall than in the first quarter, though. Between April and June, about 442 jobs were...
For N.J. runners, the weather is hot and so is the pace
The thermometer read 100 degrees, and the stiff wind blowing across the track at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood on Tuesday evening felt about as cool as a blow dryer. On a day when most people stayed inside and turned on the air conditioning, the North Jersey Masters headed...
Somers Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style
SOMERS, N.Y. - Mrs. Virginia Flood, a resident of Heritage Hills for 47 years, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, July 7, with family and friends at a brunch at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, CT. Also known as Gee Gee or Ginnie, Mrs. Flood (nee Bernene) was raised in Bedford. She was an administrative assistant to the president of Northern Westchester Hospital for 25 years and has also been a member of Twigs, served on the Board of the VNA of Hudson Valley, and was Secretary of the Heritage Hills Condo Board. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
$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.
Child care assistance portal available in New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Child care as low as $15 per week is available to families in need in New York, but not many are taking advantage of the state’s childcare assistance program. Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new portal Friday aimed at helping address the child care crisis. CCAP covers 90 percent of child […]
With record-breaking July, where does 2024 rank as a tornado year in New York?
This has been a record-breaking July for tornadoes in New York, with 16 already confirmed statewide. Where does 2024 rank for the state and nationwide for tornadoes?. The 16 twisters in July alone puts New York well above its annual average of 8 tornadoes over the past 25 years. Dating back to 1950, there has been an average of roughly 7 tornadoes per year.
Republican businessman Ted Danz hopes for upset in Capital Region state Senate race
The race for an open New York state Senate seat rekindles an old rivalry. In office since 1997, Democrat Neil Breslin is the longest-tenured Senator in the chamber. The 82-year-old from the 46th district decided not to seek another term early this year. Party leaders were quick to promote state Assemblymember Pat Fahy of the 109th district to run in Breslin’s stead this fall, and any other Democrats who had interest in running for Breslin's seat quickly dropped off the radar.
Police Continue Investigation Of Shooting Inside Restaurant In Northern Westchester
Police are continuing to investigate after a man was accused of firing a gun during an altercation inside a restaurant in Northern Westchester.The arrest comes after the incident that happened in Peekskill on Friday, July 5, at Ofori’s World Cuisine at 982 Main St.Quincy Lamar Williams, a New …
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 […]
New York state civil service: These applications are open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career with New York state. These tests are open to anyone...
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