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Bipartisan bill proposed to provide 4-year degree benefit to police officers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is a new effort to help recruit police officers across New York State while setting them up for a successful future. Recruitment in Erie County has been a tough task. A bipartisan bill has been announced to provide a four-year degree benefit to police...
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Could NY double bottle deposits to 10 cents? Support grows, criticism persists
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It’s a pretty common sight in New York City — people with bags full of bottles and cans that they’ve gathered to take to deposit locations and receive 5 cents in return for each bottle or can they turn in. That 5-cent amount has gone unchanged for more than four decades. […]
Harmful algal blooms in NYS: Ontario County health leaders explain what to do if you come across HABs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Harmful algal blooms (HABs) or blue-green algae have been spotted across New York State, including parts of the Rochester region. In response to this, The New York State Department of Health has closed several beaches. Kershaw Beach closed due to harmful algae bloom Ontario County Public Health officials emphasized Tuesday the […]
BREAKING: New York State Commissioner of Education Mandates Additional Tax Levy for ERCSD
In a significant development for the East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD), New York State Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York, Betty Rosa, has mandated an additional 4.38% tax levy. This decision comes on top of the 1% tax increase already approved by voters, effectively overriding the will of the electorate.
Making the Erie Canal more accessible throughout New York state
With the new program, Rochester Accessible Adventures will work with canal excursion providers and make recommendations to various businesses on how to remove barriers that inhibit inclusive participation.
N.Y. democratic delegates are 'fired up' about Kamala Harris
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS SINCE BECOMING THE PRESUMED DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, KAMALA HARRIS HAS RAISED $200 MILLION AND GAINED OVER 170,000 VOLUNTEERS. “New York Democrats are really fired up for Kamala Harris," said Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Assembly District 73), a...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the emergency access gate along Interstate 84 at County Route 49 in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County. In the aftermath of last September’s bus crash on I-84, Governor Hochul committed to working with federal, state and local authorities on the request for additional crash gates. This request was granted by the Federal Highway Administration earlier this year and the State Department of Transportation immediately began coordinating with the Town of Wawayanda to expedite construction on the crash gates. The new access gate provides direct access to Interstate 84 for local emergency service vehicles and first responders, facilitating a speedier response time and ensuring the fastest possible route to emergencies along the Interstate.
New York sees highest amount of Listeria cases amid Boar’s Head outbreak
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Twelve people in New York state and two people in New Jersey have contracted Listeria food poisoning amid an outbreak linked to Boar’s Head sliced deli meat, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC mapped the ongoing Listeria outbreak but says those numbers could be higher because […]
Rep. Tenney, firefighters oppose 'burdensome' proposed changes to OSHA standard
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and local firefighters in Niagara County are sounding the alarm on proposed changes to OSHA regulations that make changes to the Fire Brigades Standard and proposing new rules for departments. More from WBEN:
The August 2024 WellNYS Challenge: De-stress your life
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2024, which encourages employees to improve their personal wellness through de-stressing activities. The EAP offers different strategies, from positive self-talk to meditation, to help employees de-stress. More de-stress solutions can be found in a...
Business groups urge Hochul to order review of NY Climate Act
Albany, N.Y. — A coalition of more than 50 business, energy and labor organizations are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration to conduct a comprehensive assessment of New York’s impending mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which are not on track to be met and could result in significant energy supply shortfalls and adverse impacts across numerous industries.
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