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Ceremony to Take Place Next Thursday For 1st Annual Reality Check Cortland County YAYA
On Thursday, July 11th, New York State Senator Lea Webb will be presenting the first annual Reality Check of Cortland County Youth Ambassador of the Year Award (YAYA) to Olivia Hamilton, a recent graduate of Homer High School. The award is to recognize Hamilton’s work with the Reality Check Program.
July 4th celebration draws big crowds at the Empire State Plaza
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The annual tradition continued Thursday as crowds filled the Empire State Plaza to celebrate Independence Day. Thursday’s celebration including live music from Soul and Orleans, a military flyover and fireworks that lit up the sky over the water at the Plaza. Lance Hoppen, the...
Upstate New York Bridge Renamed After Trooper Killed 22 Years Ago
A fallen New York State Trooper is being honored 22 years after he was killed in action. On Thursday, New York State Police officially dedicated a bridge in honor of a fallen trooper. Bridge Over New York State Thruway Renamed After Fallen Trooper. Officials dedicated the overpass on Charley Hill...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Drone shows becoming popular alternative to firework displays
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Although fireworks are a staple on the Fourth of July, they can be troublesome for some people. Veterans suffering from PTSD and pets are examples of people who may find that the noise emitted by fireworks displays can be distracting or frightening. These factors led to some areas seeking alternatives, such […]
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
2 People Wanted By New York State Police
Do you know either of these two individuals? New York State Police want to speak to them in connection to a crime. New York State Police at Homer need your help in identifying these two suspects - a male and a female. Trooper responded to a call at the Walmart on Bennie Road in Cortlandville on May 14, 2024. It was reported that the two suspects left the store with a full cart of items and did not try to pay for the items. The suspects fled the Walmart in a black pickup truck. Despite their best efforts, Troopers have not been able to locate the suspects and need the public's help identifying them. If you have any information, please call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.
New bill aims to expand student participation on school boards
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)–In New York State, a student representative is authorized to sit on a school board. But if a recently passed bill is signed, it would become a requirement for all school districts and BOCES. “Obviously the student wouldn’t be able to vote,” explained Senator Shelley Mayer, the Senate’s Education Chair. “The student wouldn’t […]
Massive Text Scam Threatens New York State Drivers
As the summer rolls on, and the road trips and vacations continue, there are some criminals at work here in New York State. There is a new warning about a scam that as been circulating that may cost you big money if you are caught off guard. With the Independence...
NY awards colleges with tech, lab grants. How much did Finger Lakes schools receive?
Three Finger Lakes region colleges have received millions of dollars in grants for various projects, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week. Grants through the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program support construction and renovation of new laboratory and research spaces, the purchase of new instructional technologies and equipment as well as other investments. Campuses receiving the grants have to invest at least $3 of their own funds for every $1 of state funds they receive.
NY waives State Park pool fees for the summer. Where are pools located?
Kids in New York can swim for free at certain state park pools — including a few close to the Rochester area — for the remainder of the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. State park pools in the Finger Lakes/Southern Tier region are available at Letchworth State...
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