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5 Hikers Rescued During New York Heatwave in Sullivan County
A group of hikers needed rescuing in Sullivan County during the extreme heat wave that hit the Hudson Valley this month. If you missed it from June 18th through the 24th the Hudson Valley and New York State were hit with an extreme heatwave. Experts were calling it a heat dome. According to CNN, a heat dome is when air is trapped "in place and bake it with abundant sunshine for days on end, making each day hotter than the last."
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Police crack down on DWI for the Fourth of July weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police agencies across New York State are cracking down on drunk driving for the Fourth of July holiday and long weekend. The STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign began Wednesday and runs through Sunday, July 7. Drivers can expect to see more police and DWI checkpoints on roadways throughout that time. “During […]
New law changing teacher evaluations in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—In New York State, student test scores were mandated to be used in annual teacher evaluations. A new law signed by Governor Hochul on Friday is changing that. “No longer will they be required to use student test scores or student performance measures in the evaluation of teachers,” explained Melinda Person, President of […]
Krabbe screening gets final approval after decades-long push from Kelly’s Hunter’s Hope Foundation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of Bills legend Jim Kelly celebrated the news this week that Krabbe disease was officially added to a panel of recommended tests for newborn babies. The formal approval from Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra marked a long-awaited victory in a battle spearheaded by Kelly and his wife, […]
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Matthew Krupp, the co-founder of Canterra, Western New York’s first cannabis e-commerce platform and delivery service. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of NY Cannabis Insider.
Walmart must face lawsuit over deceptive pricing in stores
(Reuters) - Walmart must face a lawsuit claiming it often charges higher prices at the register than it posts on store shelves, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
N.Y. Department of Health marches in Capital Pride for the first time, official says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQ+ communities by engaging in the Pride festivities last month, writes the DOH's July 3 press release. According to the press release, some staff with the DOH participated in Pride events across the state,...
House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court’s immunity decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling, seeking to reverse the decision “and ensure that no president is above the law.”. Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House...
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