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Garrett Marchbanks joins Pro Circuit Kawasaki beginning at Unadilla
Garrett Marchbanks will return to racing, beginning with the Unadilla (N.Y.) National and a move to Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki. He will continue racing with the team in 2025. Long rumored, the move was made official by a social media post. The move was anticipated when Marchbanks and ClubMX...
Governor Hochul Announces $2 Million Grant to Patchogue Arts Council for New Cultural Center
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $2 million grant to the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) for the construction of a new, multi-disciplinary, cultural arts center on Main Street in East Patchogue. This $3.5 million project is part of a broader $47 million downtown revitalization effort to redevelop the former Mediterranean Manor site into housing. The cultural arts center is also supported by an $800,000 Suffolk County Jumpstart grant.
Olympics spokesperson apologizes for Opening Ceremony ‘Last Supper’ depiction
A spokesperson for the 2024 Olympics in Paris apologized Sunday for a segment during Friday’s Opening Ceremony that offended many people and religious groups. One element of the Opening Ceremony included a scene that appeared to mock Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting of “The Last Supper.” The Last Supper depicts Jesus having his final meal... The post Olympics spokesperson apologizes for Opening Ceremony ‘Last Supper’ depiction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?
Over the last few years, the state has passed new laws allowing upstate New York municipalities to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies – including rent stabilization and “good cause” eviction protections – that were previously exclusive to the New York City metropolitan area. Between the Emergency Tenant...
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
Aug. 2-3: Stone Mills Agricultural Museum 55th Annual Art & Craft Fair
The Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society Stone Mills, New York is holding their 55th Annual Art and Craft Fair on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stone Mills Agricultural Museum30950 NYS Route 180LaFargeville, NY The event will have free admission and parking; there will be over 40 […]
Congestion pricing advocates plan to file lawsuits against Gov. Hochul to restart NYC program
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is planning two separate lawsuits which would challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing pause. Lander, along with lawyers, plaintiffs and advocates announced on Friday that they would be filing the motions with the goal of restarting the controversial program. If you purchase a...
Annual Little Falls Canal Celebration to Feature Art Fair
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. -- The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts Art Fair will return this year during the annual Little Falls Canal Celebration on Aug. 10. The fair takes place on Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair showcases local artists selling...
Family Farm Day Comes to Otsego County, New York
It's time to celebrate agribusiness! The 12th Annual Family Farm Day 2024 arrives on August 26th, and is a great way to learn about your local farms and their products. Family Farm Day is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego County and showcases agriculture related businesses in both counties while including those in Delaware County. Through the businesses hosting open houses, visitors will interact directly with farmers and learn more about what they produce.
More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects in adults, the agency noted. American Spices of Ozone Park, New York, is recalling Spice Class brand...
Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs
ALBANY, NY (WENY)--GOV. KATHY HOCHUL RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INCREASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY OVERDOSE KITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS, NEW YORK HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 700,000 OVERDOSE EMERGENCY KITS STATEWIDE. MANY STATE LEADERS STRESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ARE AT A GREATER RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND OVERDOSES MAKING...
New York wants 40,000 school buses to go electric: Some school district voters are pushing back
Syracuse, N.Y. – New York state’s efforts to replace 40,000 diesel and gasoline-fueled school buses with electric ones during the next decade are hitting some speed bumps with local taxpayers. Two years ago, state leaders set an ambitious calendar to retire combustion engine buses — those iconic workhorses...
N.Y. Thruway: Gov. Hochul announces start of $36.8M improvement project
A road improvement project on the New York State Thruway has begun in two upstate counties, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. The work will focus on a nearly 54-mile stretch of the I-90 section of the thruway, between Rochester and Buffalo in Monroe and Genesee counties. Between exits 45...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
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