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Rajkumar's office targeted by vandal
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) said her district office was broken into on Aug. 29, leaving the front glass door shattered. “The office door containing my image was completely smashed,” Rajkumar said in a prepared statement. “Video footage captures the perpetrator committing this act in the dead of night around 4 am.”
RECALL ALERT: Mislabeled golden raisins sold in NY could be fatal for people with allergies
Sunco & Frenchie, based in New Jersey, issued a recall earlier this week for its Terrafina Golden Raisins due to undeclared sulfites, which could be deadly to people with allergies, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
"Hail Mary": Trump's latest attempt to delay his hush money sentence "will likely fail," experts say
Donald Trump’s lawyers don’t necessarily believe, deep down in their hearts, that his New York felony conviction for fraudulently covering up hush payments to an adult film star is really a matter of official, presidential business — one that demands the federal courts intervene to uphold “the balanced power structure of our Republic.” But what they know is that making the argument could at least delay the former president’s sentencing in the case, currently scheduled for Sept. 18.
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
New York state law banning sale of 'ghost plates' set to go into effect this weekend
A new law banning the sale of "ghost plates" in New York State is set to go into effect this weekend.The obscured or unreadable plates help drivers bypass tolls.According to reports, the illegal tactic costs New York City up to $200 million annually.The sale of the plates and products to obscure them has become rampant on platforms like Craigslist and TikTok, according to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.The MTA and NYPD have performed several crackdowns on toll evaders and ghost cars dating back to May.READ MORE: MTA, NYPD seize over 50 cars in toll evasion operation----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
‘Giving me hope’: Strangers donate $120K to help Upstate NY mother move away from racism next door
Caroline, N.Y. — For years, Amanda David’s next-door neighbor has encroached on her property and spewed racial slurs at her and her family, turning a peaceful plot in the Finger Lakes into a place where she no longer feels at home. But over the summer, hundreds of strangers...
New electric vehicle regs frustrate local waste hauler as he finds a way to keep moving forward
As a small business owner, Bruce Scofield says trying to operate in the great State of New York is like being part of an abusive relationship.You know it's wrong and bad for you, but you can't give up the relationship."Everybody else can recognize it, but in your heart, you're hoping it gets better," Scofield told The Batavian on Wednesday. "Maybe that's a bad analogy, but in my eyes, it's a great analogy for being a New York State business owner. It's an abusive relationship. You love (the state). It's not the perfect thing but you're always hopeful it will get better."
The Safest School In Western New York
One of the newest schools in Western New York may also be the safest. While the first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, many people have heard about this newly developed school with technological advancements – a type of school you may have never seen before. It took...
New Yorker among 9 now dead from listeria related to contaminated deli meat
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Yorker has died of listeria related to contaminated Boars Head deli meats, joining six additional terminal cases nationally and bringing the total number of deaths to nine, federal and state officials said Wednesday. Since the last update on August 8, 14 more illnesses...
Adirondack Canoe Classic “90-Miler” set for Sept. 6-8
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — is set for Sept. 6-8, with 250 boats and more than 600 paddlers signed up for the three-day paddling stage race. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, dozens of businesses, nonprofits and communities, as well as countless volunteers. It takes paddlers on a three-day journey from Old Forge to Saranac Lake — the first 90 miles of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
Thousands of N.Y. homeowners must find new property insurance providers
NEW YORK — Two property insurance companies are leaving the state of New York, meaning tens of thousands of homeowners must find new coverage fast. In parts of Long Island, that won't be so easy.Adirondack Insurance Exchange and subsidiary Mountain Valley Indemnity are leaving the state by the end of 2024, asking customers to "identify options for replacement" now. The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is overseeing the exit."I believe that DFS is doing everything they can to try to make this work," said licensed insurance agent and broker Jason Bartow. "Unfortunately, I think this kind of came...
Massive News For Hockey Fans In New York State
There is a rare sporting moment that will take place this weekend in one of New York State's most prestigious locations. As we get ready for the kids to go back to school, and the fall weather to return, there are some big events that are still happening to wrap up the summer. For example, horse racing is still thriving in Saratoga and this weekend brings more of the excitement.
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