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Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner gets $50K with third prize ticket
One lucky Powerball winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize ticket sold in New York state. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket sold for the Aug. 28 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Shell Food Mart, located at 1160 Straight Path in West Babylon, N.Y.
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
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...
Boar's Head listeria outbreak linked to NY death, hospitalizations: Breakdown by county
A New York resident has died in connection with the ongoing multi-state listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wednesday. As of Aug. 27, 57 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of listeria across 18 states and all have been...
NYS Fair: Local teen reporters pick the best rides on the Midway (video)
To save teens time and money, Owen Johnson and Mallory Offredi of Baldwinsville set out to find the best of all the Midway rides at the New York State Fair. This syracuse.com guide was written specially by teens, for teens, in collaboration with Baker News reporters from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. They also reviewed the best games at the NYS Fair.
Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19, flu and RSV season
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With children going back to school the first week of September, there's always the possibility of more cases of COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, like the flu or RSV. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently updated their guidelines this year for those with respiratory illnesses.
GameStop turns some Upstate NY stores into ‘retro’ video game shops: See list of locations
Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start. GameStop is turning some of its stores into “retro” video game shops, selling older consoles including earlier models of Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and Xbox systems. The company said it will also sell older games from multiple franchises, including “Mario Kart,” “Grand Theft Auto,” “Halo” and “Pokémon.”
These 12 food vendors have been at the NYS Fair for 25 years or longer. Which is the oldest?
For an event steeped in a long tradition, it’s perfectly reasonable question: Who (or what) is the oldest food vendor at the New York State Fair?. That hasn’t always been easy to answer. In some cases it’s because stands have changed names or locations, moved on to new generations of owners or created whole new menu options.
CUNY chancellor outlines safety plans for new semester
As students return to college campuses for the fall semester, schools are working to ensure a safe environment for all students. City University of New York schools kicked off the semester on Wednesday, and campuses are already on high alert following a spring semester marked by intense pro-Palestinian protests. The demonstrations sometimes led to arrests, vandalism and accusations of antisemitism.
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
The Daily Dirt: City predicts more interest in C-PACE loans
The city just made it easier for developers and landlords to secure financing for green technologies in their buildings. Will it be enough?. It is no secret that the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program, or C-PACE, got off to a dreadful start, with only a handful of projects getting the low-interest financing.
Fire that displaced over 30 people, barge fire both caused by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY says
FDNY said lithium-ion batteries are to blame for the two stubborn fires in New York City this week.On Monday, a row home fire in Brooklyn displaced over 30 people and the next day, firefighters battled a stubborn barge fire in Long Island City."We've told you repeatedly that these batteries can be dangerous and you can see for yourself the massive destruction caused," Daniel Flynn, Chief Fire Marshal said.The fire on Dean Street in Brooklyn ripped through five homes on Monday night, displacing 31 people and injuring six firefighters."One single battery took out five homes," Flynn said.Investigators said the charred remains...
DA: 39 people arrested as part of massive drugs, weapons takedown
More than three dozen people were arrested as part of a massive drugs and weapons takedown. Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney tells News 12 that 39 people have been arrested following long-term narcotics trafficking investigations. Fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth and more were seized as part of these investigations between...
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