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News/Media Alliance Joins Brief in Support of Transparency of Police Records Under New York’s Freedom of Information Law
On July 3rd, the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals of New York in support of the release of complaint records against the Rochester Police Department (RPD). As part of a statewide police transparency campaign, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) submitted requests to the RPD and 11 other state police departments for public records under New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The RPD ignored the NYCLU’s request, which asked for the disclosure of public records specifically authorized to be released following the June 2020 repeal of Section 50-a, a part of the New York civil rights code used to make police personnel records—including police complaints and claims of misconduct—confidential. The NYCLU filed a lawsuit under FOIL for RPD’s failure to provide any of the requested records. In response the RPD produced some documents, while still withholding pre-June 2020 documents, arguing that the repeal of 50-a does not apply retroactively and that releasing complaints that did not result in discipline would be a violation of privacy. The trial court agreed with the RPD, however the Appellate Division Fourth Department reversed and required RPD to disclose unsubstantiated records and records pre-dating June 2020.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission to look at expanding daycare options in residential zones
Right now in Norwalk—as in many communities—daycare centers, or facilities that serve more than 12 students, are only allowed in commercial zones. Some commissioners on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission are looking to expand where daycare centers can be located. “This is very similar to the...
Remaking the Platinum Mile as a bedroom community: What's available for rent there?
Andrew Weisz has watched the Platinum Mile evolve in recent years, and he likes what he’s seeing. The young president of the powerful RPW Group founded by his father, Robert, Weisz oversees a portfolio of Westchester addresses that were once the corporate domain of Fortune 500 firms. RPW Group’s headquarters is at 800...
Con Edison invites applications from local organizations
Con Edison invites applications for its 2024 grant cycle, which supports organizations in its service territory of New York City and Westchester. Con Edison will consider funding requests for specific programs and projects within the areas of interest, which include climate change and environmental stewardship, clean energy and technology careers, or social justice. Programs must have a strong leadership team that is highly engaged with the communities served and demonstrates a high level of community input into the project/program. Priority will be given to organizations with programs/projects centered in historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wyoming and Livingston counties Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Wyoming and Livingston counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
Public officials to make announcement at JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At 11 a.m., New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman William Magnarelli will be at Syracuse University’s JMA Wireless Dome. They are expected to make an announcement. Syracuse University’s Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Mike Haynie and Senior Deputy Athletic...
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
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