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Voters in 11 states could decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with measures confirmed in six states, and signature verification pending in another five
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are pending signature verification in five states—Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska. This report provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential...
How can childcare improve in Oneida County? Taskforce releases report with recommendations
Findings have been released by the Oneida County Childcare Taskforce, including several recommendations to improve childcare worker employment, training, and retention; expand capacity; and identify and eliminate access barriers. “Oneida County is devoted to the belief that quality childcare should be accessible to all residents,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said in a statement. “The current lack of childcare staff, certified and state-approved facilities and awareness of existing resources are among our greatest challenges. We will...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Suffolk County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Suffolk County. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Port Jefferson, moving northeast at...
New Spanish HD Brands In Miami, New York & Cleveland
A trio of markets have seen new Spanish language brands launch on HD Radio subchannels in the past few weeks. iHeartMedia launched “La Mezcla 94.9-HD2” on WZTU-HD2 Miami Beach. The station is running Spanish Mixes and promoting itself as “La Casa de los Miami Dolphins”. No word yet on whether the Dolphins will be moving their gameday broadcasts from Spanish CHR “Tú 94.9” WZTU to their HD2 after one year on the primary signal.
109 New Cannabis Licenses in New York: Where You Can Already Buy in Binghamton
This month (July 2024), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Cannabis Control Board took steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. Topics at the monthly board meeting included license approvals, market updates, and enforcement updates. 109 adult-use cannabis licenses were authorized for...
Drake's Toronto mansion floods amid intense rainfall in Canada that left 167,000 customers without power
Rapper Drake shared a video of murky water flooding his Toronto mansion as heavy rains inundated parts of Canada on Tuesday and knocked out power for thousands of customers. The "One Dance" singer shared a video on his Instagram story showing what appeared to be a vanity room and closet filled with brown muddy water. He then walked towards the hall, sloshing through the ankle-deep water.
United Way sets up fund for Rome and Canastota families hit by severe weather
ROME, N.Y. — The United Way of the Mohawk Valley has set up a fund to help families in Oneida County impacted by severe weather Tuesday. The City of Rome and the Village of Canastota experienced devastating tornado activity Tuesday, leading to significant damage and even the loss of life.
Local resident from Barneveld accused of criminal contempt in Trenton: NYSP
TRENTON- A local resident is faced with an accusation stemming from an alleged domestic dispute Monday in Oneida County, authorities say. Karyona L. Cittadino, 28, of Barneveld, NY was arrested Monday morning by the New York State Police (Remsen). Cittadino is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal contempt in the second-degree (disobeying court order).
UPDATE: Lewis County man succumbs from gunshot wound in wake of dispute over slow-pitch softball tournament
ROME- A local man from the North Country has died from a gunshot wound suffered in an altercation during a slow-pitch softball tournament in Oneida County. On Tuesday, medical personnel at a local hospital officially pronounced Theodore Chrystie, 34, of Greig, NY, deceased. The incident occurred on Sunday in Rome, NY’s Haselton-Wright Park.
More than 10k people without power in Rome; neighbors describe area as 'war zone'
ROME, N.Y. — As of early Wednesday morning, there are still no reports of injuries to people in the city of Rome following a strong storm Tuesday. National Grid reports more than 10,000 customers are without power in Rome alone. The number across Oneida County sits at above 20,000 as of Wednesday morning.
Boonville resident involved in car v. school bus accident in Onondaga County
SALINA- A local resident was involved in a school bus accident this week in Onondaga County. It happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday in the town of Salina, near the Orchard Estates apartments. According to investigation via the New York State Police, Flynn R. Hughes-Trombley, 25, of Syracuse, NY was...
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the Northeast, including the start of a major project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a temporary shutdown of a wind farm in Massachusetts after a broken turbine blade washed ashore on a famous beach. The federal government ordered a wind farm operator off the coast of Nantucket in Massachusetts to suspend operations while cleanup continues after a wind turbine blade fell into the water, broke apart, and washed up on beaches at the popular vacation spot. Vineyard Wind said Wednesday that it has removed 17 cubic yards of debris, enough to fill more than six truckloads, along with several larger pieces that washed ashore. The debris was mostly non-toxic fiberglass fragments ranging in size from small pieces to larger sections, typically green or white. Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, bolstered its beach patrols to 35 people looking for and removing debris.
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