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New Utica schools superintendent welcomed with breakfast event
UTICA — The Utica City School District and members of its board of education invited local leaders and a host of stakeholders to meet the district’s new superintendent, Christopher Spence, who was recently sworn in following a lengthy candidate search, at a community breakfast at the Fort Schuyler Club.
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
On one night, two places in the Northeast get hit with 1-in-1,000 year rainfall
In two places on the same night, the storm that deluged the Northeast this weekend dumped rain at or near rates that should be expected only once in a thousand years. The storm killed at least three people and caused widespread flooding. It dropped about 10 inches of rain over 12 hours on Sunday in parts of Connecticut including Oxford and Southbury. About 35 miles away, about 6.7 inches of rain fell in three hours on Sunday night in Stony Brook, New York. Both are measures that would have roughly a 0.1% chance of happening in a year, according to federal rainfall probability data.
“Abrupt Early Taste of Fall” Impacting All of New York This Week
Crisp, autumnal air will soon flow through the Empire State and stick around for the next few days. Summer officially ends a little over a month from now, but fall is already preparing for a very early start. The National Weather Service out of Binghamton said a cold front is...
Massive Change For Home Buyers In New York
Home buyers in New York will be affected by a new law that went into effect today. As of today, August 18th, 2024, all home buyers in New York State will not be able to tour a home in person or virtually without first signing a Written Buyer Agreement. READ...
Troopers Confirm Rome Arrest Was a Domestic Violence Case
New York State Police have confirmed that an August 11th arrest of a Blossvale man, stemmed from a domestic violence case they were called to. Police arrested 40-year-old Michael A. Perron on the following charges:. Robbery 3rd degree (class “D” felony) Criminal Mischief 3rd degree (class “E” felony)...
Lowville Academy sees flooding again
LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Over a month ago, Lowville Academy saw flooding, and now the same thing is happening again. Rain Monday brought flooding to Lowville. The village has been placed under a State of Emergency, and a no unnecessary travel advisory was in effect throughout the morning. Lowville...
Destiny USA facing foreclosure after missing loan deadline (Good Morning CNY for Aug. 19)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 72; Low: 55. Cooler with late-day showers, storms. 5-day forecast. A country vibe at the Amp: A packed Empower FCU Amphitheater crowd watched Dierks Bentley on a nearly perfect hazy mid-August Friday night. The concert was outstanding, “bringing energy, attitude, joy and, as the night progressed, a fair bit of silliness.” Review, more photos. (N. Scott Trimble photo)
Dump and Run Secondhand Sale Welcomes Students New and Returning Students
August 19 will mark the return of a highly anticipated landmark for college students returning to Ithaca for the fall semester. Through August 25, the annual Dump and Run secondhand sale will be taking place in several storefront locations in The Shops at Ithaca Mall on Catherwood Road. Volunteers from...
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
George Santos pleads guilty to 2 felonies in fraud case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, avoiding a criminal trial that was set to begin next month. Though Santos originally faced 23 felony counts, his lesser plea is still set to carry jail time. Aggravated identity theft carries a two-year mandatory minimum, […]
$120 Per Child: New Food Assistance for New York Families
New York State has introduced a new initiative to support low-income families during the summer. Through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, the state is distributing $120 per child to eligible families to help cover the cost of healthy meals. Nearly $200 million in food assistance has already been issued to over 1.5 million children, with more benefits being sent out in the coming weeks.
Utica group 'Justice for Nyah Mway' demands accountability and action from elected leaders
Activist group Justice for Nyah Mway is demanding action and accountability from the City of Utica following the officer-involved fatal shooting of the 13-year-old in June. Justice for Nyah Mway presented a list of demands to the Utica Common Council including the termination of Utica Police Officer Patrick Husnay and any other officers involved in the death of Nyah Mway. Husnay and two other officers involved were suspended with pay.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Suffolk and Nassau counties Monday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:45 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Suffolk and Nassau counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 6:45 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a...
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