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Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Massive Cash Payout For Someone In New York State?
You may be so busy this summer that you did not even realize the massive amount of cash that is available to win. New York State is part of the multi state lottery jackpots that are soaring right now. Inflation, rising prices and high interest rates may not be a...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
NY judge hands former NRA head Wayne LaPierre a 10 year ban but declines to appoint monitor
The former head of the National Rifle Association has told a New York judge that the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group’s finances would be damaging. The comments came Monday during closing arguments in the second phase of a civil case that New York Attorney General Letitia James brought against the NRA. (AP Video by John Minchillo) NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Monday banned Wayne LaPierre, the former head of the National Rifle Association, from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade, but declined to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group. The split decision from Judge Joel Cohen came on the final day of arguments in the second stage of a civil trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The first phase of the trial, decided in February by a Manhattan jury, found LaPierre and another deputy liable for misspending millions of dollars on lavish trips and other personal expenses.
Listeria outbreak has many asking, is deli meat safe to eat?
NEW YORK -- The listeria outbreak continues to make headlines, with products being recalled and precautions being taken. With a dozen cases reported in New York and one death in New Jersey, is it safe to eat deli meat now?Doctor's advice for avoiding listeria outbreakFirst of all, what is listeria? Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells CBS New York listeria is a "sturdy" bacteria that can be found in plants and soil."It can withstand high temperatures, like being in a freezer and even a regular refrigerator. And it has a biofilm, so it sticks to surfaces, it sticks to hands, and it can easily contaminate...
Revolutionary App Helps New York Patients Restore Their Hearing
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Chris Ellis, Founder of AudioCardio. AudioCardio is a clinically-proven sound therapy that maintains and restores hearing. A Stanford study showed 78% of participants had a positive change in hearing within 3 weeks. Chris and I discuss what Hudson Valley residents need to do preventatively for noise pollution, and how AudioCardio works simply via phone app.
Assistant District Attorney Arrested In Western New York
If you look at the news lately, you will find what seems to be an epidemic of government and public officials acting quite badly. It's not isolated to any one profession or job type. From cops to government bureaucrats, judges to district attorneys, something strange has happened in the Empire State the last few years.
NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Saturday, July 27
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
New Yorkers among most financially distressed in the U.S., study finds
New York is the 10th-ranked state for having the most people living in financial distress, or "having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulty," the study reveals. New Yorkers are some of the most financially distressed nationwide, according to a study released by WalletHub last week. ...
City of Troy to Hold Public Meeting on Congress and Ferry St Improvements
Troy, NY (July 29) – The City of Troy will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed corridor improvements along Route 2 (Congress St and Ferry St), intersection improvements at the Congress Street Bridge, River Street, and Ferry Street, and the rehabilitation of the Sage Tunnel. WHO: City...
Rob Hradsky Named Vice Provost of Student Experience at RPI
Rob Hradsky, Ed.D., has been named Vice Provost of Student Experience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He is currently Vice President for Student Engagement at Syracuse University. He will join RPI in mid-August. Recognized by a number of professional organizations, Hradsky is known nationally for his work helping students succeed...
Competing for Cancer Patients in CNY
The market just became more competitive with the entry of St. Joseph’s Health: Does Central New York have enough cancer patients?. For years, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center advertised in Central New York, confident that prospective cancer parents would decide against selecting a closer provider if they spent just one day on the Buffalo campus.
RPI Autism Researcher Juergen Hahn Elected to European Academy of Sciences and Arts
Juergen Hahn, Ph.D., professor and head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Sciences and Arts for his outstanding and sustained impact on science and society. He will be formally inducted into the organization in 2025. Hahn...
Verizon in Troy gives away free backpacks and snacks for back-to-school
We are nearing back-to-school season and one capital region business is giving away backpacks to the community. The Verizon store in Troy was giving away free backpacks and snacks to anyone who needed them Sunday Afternoon. They have been doing this for 11 years now and this giveaway is used...
Hoosick Falls School District Will Hold A Public Form On Cell Phone Ban
The district is banning cell phones for all grades starting this September. Last week the Hoosick Falls School District made the announcement that they will be banning cell phones in their schools from grads UPK-12. The district sent a letter letting all of the families know that this ban would...
Serial fraudster who once stole $22K from Syracuse non-profit sent to prison
ALBANY — Former political consultant, restaurateur and serial fraudster Scott Solomon was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison on Thursday on two counts of bank fraud. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Frederick Scullin sentenced Solomon, 38, in front of a handful of family members and supporters for obtaining federal pandemic bailout loans for two Saratoga Springs restaurants he operated.
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