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Hamburg Superintendent retiring, middle school principal tapped
HAMBURG, N.Y. — After nine years leading the Hamburg Central School District, superintendent Michael Cornell is stepping down at the end of the year. The announcement was made Tuesday during the district's reorganizational meeting and the school board accepted his resignation. Cornell took over the district during a tumultuous...
Phase 2 of NRA Civil Trial Opens in New York
NEW YORK (NEWSnet/AP) — The second phase the civil trial against National Rifle Association and its top executives is set to begin Monday in Manhattan. New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks an independent monitor to oversee administration of the organization's charitable assets. James also seeks to ban Wayne...
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Countdown to Bear Mountain Bridge Centennial has begun
PEEKSKILL – The Bear Mountain Bridge will turn 100 years old later this year and the celebration of the iconic landmark has begun. Activities between now and November include an online pop-up shop, guided hiking tours, an art workshop, an international engineering conference, and a dedication ceremony. The Bear Mountain Bridge is the Hudson River’s first vehicular crossing south of Albany.
EFC’s $2.2 Billion Boost for New York’s Water Infrastructure
The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has shattered records with over $2.2 billion in financial aid for local water infrastructure projects in State Fiscal Year 2024. This game-changing investment supports 269 vital projects across New York, securing clean water and boosting public health. Empowering Local Communities. Discover how EFC's monumental funding...
Federal judge dismisses retaliation claims against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
A federal judge has dismissed a New York State Trooper's claim of retaliation against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.In the ruling, the judge says the supposed action Cuomo took against the trooper happened after her employment contract had already ended.The trooper sued the former governor and his top aides in 2022 after saying Cuomo had inappropriate conversations and physical contact with her when she was part of his security detail.The allegations were later detailed by Attorney General Letitia James, which ultimately led to Cuomo's resignation.The trooper also said Cuomo's aides, Melissa DeRoza and Rich Azzopardi, helped cover up the...
Shea's Performing Arts Center teaching local kids how to make, perform their own musicals
Shea’s Performing Arts Center enters the final week of its two-week Summer Musical Theatre Intensive on Monday, which teaches 80 local kids ages 9-17 how to master the art of writing, singing and performing in their very own musicals. More from WBEN:
Dolphins tight end trashes the city of Buffalo, Bills Mafia and even the city's well-known delicacy
It's safe to say that Jonnu Smith won't be vacationing in Buffalo anytime soon. It's also safe to assume that Bills fans will give the Dolphins' new tight end a "special" welcome when he and his teammates come to Orchard Park this fall following Smith's less than flattering comments about Buffalo and its fans.
Dansville man arrested on several weapons charges after high-speed chase
Batavia, N.Y. — A Dansville man was arrested early Sunday morning after a high-speed chase, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped Dandre Cramer’s vehicle on W. Main Street in Batavia for traffic violations. When they approached him, Cramer fled and led the deputies on a chase, reaching speeds over 93 miles per hour.
Central New York Braces For Intense Heat And Humidity
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory for several Central New York counties. This advisory goes into affect Noon July 15th, and runs through 8PM July 16th. It includes the following counties: Yates, Seneca, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Madison, Southern Oneida, Tioga, Broome, and Sullivan. During this period, heat index values are expected to reach up to 95 degrees, posing significant health risks due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity.
Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans
New York state continues to expand efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Veterans across the state, this time with more than a dozen apartments, with supportive services, in Rockland County. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Homes for Heroes Apartments, Rockland County. Rockland County is now home to a 14-unit...
NY weather update: Air quality alert affecting part of New York Tuesday
On Monday at 12:28 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. for Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health...
Recall In New York For Illegal, Ineligible Beef And Chicken
Illegal meat sold in New York State has been recalled. The meat products were imported into the United States illegal and are ineligible to be sold to New Yorkers. Here's what you need to know about the chicken and beef at the center of the recall. The U.S. Department of...
New York’s Cannabis Boom: 109 New Licenses and $30M Seized!
In a significant move for its burgeoning cannabis industry, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently approved 109 new adult-use licenses. This decision brings the total adult-use licenses issued in 2024 to 730, underscoring New York's commitment to fostering a robust and equitable legal market. Marijuana Cultivation Center...
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