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$200M available to help school districts move to electric buses
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York State School Districts and bus operators are required to transition their fossil fuel school buses to zero emission fleets by 2035. They are also required to only purchase zero emission school buses after 2027. To help reach that goal, $200 million is now available for school districts on a first come, […]
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
N.Y. attorney general: Father, daughter arrested for allegedly stealing over $280K from woman, 92
New York Attorney General Letitia James touted the indictment and arrest of Frank Whittaker, 56, of Kingston, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, 38, of Accord, for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from a vulnerable woman in Ulster County. According to the attorney general’s office, in 2021, after earning the trust...
Police Say Road Rage Lead to Shooting On New York State Highway
New York State Police are asking for the public's help after they say a road rage incident lead to a suspect shooting at another vehicle. Police say the 40-year-old suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, including 1st degree reckless endangerment. According to Saland Law PC, if you are convicted...
Gov. Hochul thanks first responders in St. Lawrence County in dealing with flooding
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul thanked first responders at the Canton Volunteer Fire Department for their handling of severe weather late last week in Northern New York. The remnants of Hurricane Debby caused roads to be closed and plenty of damage in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. A number of roadways […]
‘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...
FBI: Why New Yorkers Shouldn’t Keep Cash On Them
The FBI is warning after a surge of armed violent robberies, known as “jugging" crimes. The FBI says these crimes recently victimized at least 21 bank and ATM customers in just one week in one area. What Is Jugging Crimes?. According to the FBI:. Jugging refers to a crime...
NYS Department of State shares safety tips for college students
As students begin heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced a list of scam prevention and safety tips to help students during the coming academic year. The safety tips range from common scams to identity theft to dormitory safety.
Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — The fraud trial against former U.S. Rep. George Santos, slated to start in a matter of weeks, is coming into focus after a federal judge ruled Tuesday that jurors will have their identities kept secret from the public. They won’t, however, be required to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of Santos when they arrive for jury selection Sept. 9, as his lawyers had requested. Judge Joanna Seybert said during a brief hearing in federal court on Long Island that she agreed with the government’s assessment that a questionnaire would only bog the proceedings down. She said questioning each potential juror in person would allow her and both sides to ask more varied and probing questions to elicit more truthful responses.
Workers, farms enter binding arbitration
After months of delays and negotiations between vegetable and fruit growers and pickers over unionization, five farms in Western New York have started the process of binding arbitration with the state’s Public Employment Relations Board. This decision comes as a last resort for the pickers’ representative, United Farm Workers....
WCBS All News Radio Gives New Yorkers a Bitter Milestone
Even in New York, where we keep a stiff upper lip and roll with the punches as a way of life, some news developments are tougher to take than others. It was a punch in the stomach to many local news hounds when we learned on Aug. 12 that WCBS 880 AM will terminate its 57-year activity as an all-news radio station, its parent Audacy said. It will be presented as ESPN New York commencing on Aug. 26. ESPN New York will control the programming on 880 AM for three years, sources told The Athletic. Audacy will remain the station owner, though ESPN New York will control the content.
New York Residents Struggle As Inflation Soars in 2024
The recent surge in inflation has had a significant impact on Americans across the country, including residents of New York State. As consumer prices continue to rise, individuals and families in New York are feeling the effects of these increases in various aspects of their daily lives. Inflation Trends in...
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