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Professor Coleen Edwards Leads New York Sea Grant Plankton Workshop for Teachers
Coleen Edwards, a faculty fellow in biology and environmental sciences at Niagara University, hosted a professional development workshop sponsored by the New York Sea Grant and the Center for Great Lakes Literacy. Twenty teachers and educators representing 17 school districts participated in the two-day workshop, which was held July 18-19, 2024, and focused on plankton, the organisms that form the base of the Great Lakes food web.
Village of Ilion Officials Confirm Major Damage to Iconic Building Following Storms
One of the most notable buildings in the Village of Ilion was devastated following extreme weather that hit the region last week. On Monday the Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner of Ilion released a statement confirming the damage and giving insight into what exactly happened. Mayor John Stephens announced that...
WATCH AT 3 P.M.—Rome Tornado Response Press Conference
ROME, N.Y. -- County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan will provide an update on tornado response and recovery efforts, covering cleanup, power restoration, road access and financial aid for individuals and businesses. NEWSChannel 2 will stream the press conference live here at 3 p.m. (Click...
JULY 22: Rome Tornado Relief Services
ROME, N.Y. -- Nearly a week into the cleanup from last week's devastating tornado that struck Rome, local organizations are offering services to those still in need. The following information was posted to the City of Rome's Facebook page:. Monday, July 22:. Connected Community Schools at 207 N. James St.—breakfast...
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
Upstate New York Car Dealer Goes Viral For ‘The Office’ Video Parody
An Upstate New York car dealer is going viral online for her hilarious parody of The Office! Seriously, Hollywood needs to hire her!. It’s not fair that the Hawk Tuah Girl can go viral and make a career out of it, but this woman can’t. It simply wouldn’t be fair. She’s hilarious! Check out her viral parody of The Office at a car dealership below!
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
$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.
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
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