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More Capital Region schools going phone-free as Hochul studies issue
School districts across New York are moving forward with plans to get students to put their cellphones down as state officials weigh a ban. A growing number of districts have plans to go cellphone free when school starts in September. The Greater Amsterdam School District will be using Yondr pouches — specialized cases that prevent students from using their phone during the day — for students in grades 6 through 12.
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
SLC Arts announces $160,000 in funding available to NNY programs
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence Arts Council has announced it will be awarding $160,000 in state funding to support local arts events and projects taking place in 2025. The New York State Council on the Arts’ Statewide Community Regrants Program funds local arts programming throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties […]
NYS announces funding for three upstate airports
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in Watertown to announce funding for three airports in Northern New York. Gov. Hochul announced that work will start on projects that will modernize the Watertown International Airport and the Adirondack Regional Airport. The aim is create welcoming travel gateways that will help attract new […]
First Of Its Kind Law Coming To New York State
January 1st, 2025 will be a historic day in New York State as a new law will go into effect. New York State will be the first state in America to require private companies to provide up to 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Leave. Employers in New York State will...
‘Stormy’ Winter Expected In New York, ‘Above-Normal Precipitation’
Weather experts released their prediction for the upcoming winter in New York State. The calendar may say August, but New Yorkers are always looking forward. Pumpkin spice season is just a few days away and Halloween stores are already starting to open. Winter Outlook For New York State. Before you...
Awesome aurora: See epic photos of northern lights in Upstate NY
Bolton, N.Y. — For two incredible nights, a brilliant celestial show danced over Upstate New York. The aurora borealis appeared over the Empire State overnight on Sunday and Monday, coloring starry skies in neon shades of pink, purple, green and blue. The northern lights visited Upstate as the yearly Perseid meteor shower was peaking — treating stargazers to two brilliant natural events.
National Study Ranks New York’s Health System Among Nation’s Worst
Turns out the Empire State isn't a leader in healthcare after all... It seems New York can't escape the constant hits to its reputation. Numerous studies of the nation's best always seem to put the Empire State at the bottom of the barrel. A recent survey of the most affordable...
Gov. Hochul announces $10 million donation to restore USS The Sullivans
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two years ago, USS The Sullivans’ future looked like it was heading nowhere but down. But on Monday, the state made sure it’ll stay afloat. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Buffalo Monday and announced $10 million to support the repair and restoration of two iconic World War II naval ships along Buffalo’s waterfront, The Sullivans and USS Croaker. Her announcement put the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park at its $21 million goal to save the ships.
Buffalo Diocese parishioners provide update on counterproposal process
Update: The Diocese responded to this story on Friday. A statement from Fr. Ray Corbin, the pastor of the Downtown Family of Parishes that includes Our Lady of Perpetual Help, can be found at the bottom of this page. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over the next two weeks, 30 parish families of the Buffalo Diocese […]
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