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FEMA Public Assistance provides much needed relief in the North Country
MORIAH, N.Y. — While the remains of Beryl may have hit Northern New York and Essex County about a month and a half ago, signs of damage are still clear. However, cities and towns will now get some help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Joe Biden approved Gov. Kathy Hochul's disaster declaration request.
Gov. Hochul announces distribution of 20M fentanyl, xylazine test strips throughout N.Y.
Hours before International Overdose Awareness Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips have been distributed in New York, including around NYC’s five boroughs. The strips can be used to test for the potentially fatal drugs of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, and xylazine,...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
Get food stamps or public assistance? NY wants to hear how hard the system is to use
Syracuse, N.Y. — The state wants to hear from families who receive benefits like food stamps and public assistance about how hard the help is to get. In the spring, the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council asked the state and county departments of social services to share a statewide survey that asked people about their experience with the public benefit system.
New Yorkers to save $853M with new health insurance premium rates
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers are expected to save more than $850 million after the state approved health insurance premium rate increases well below what insurance companies had requested. On Friday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved health insurers’ premium rate increases for 2025, with...
Popular Capital Region Coffee Chain Opening 3 New Locations
One of the area's best destinations for a cup of coffee and a bagel is getting ready to open three additional locations. Uncommon Grounds has been a Capital Region favorite for coffee, bagels, and more for years. And the chain continues to grow!. Not too long ago the chain opened...
Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
Field Hockey Opens 2024 Season With 3-2 Comeback Victory
TROY, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo field hockey team picked up a thrilling comeback victory in its opening game of the 2024 season on Friday afternoon at RPI. The Knights found themselves trailing 2-0 after the first quarter, but scored three unanswered goals to secure the 3-2 victory for the program's second-straight season opening win.
Law-enforcement agencies exist to serve us
Yes, Virginia, there is one more recourse. On May 23, 2024, The Altamont Enterprise ran an article, “No recourse for driver faulted in GPD accident report,” about my dismal and disheartening experience with the Guilderland Police after I was involved in a hit-and-run accident. At that time, it...
RPI Stung Late Against SUNY Geneseo
TROY, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) field hockey team suffered a 3-2 setback against SUNY Geneseo this evening at Harkness Field. Abby Peterson and Ria Patel scored one goal each for RPI, while Lauren McCarthy provided an assist to the Engineer attack. Peterson opened the scoring with a clean...
Men's Soccer Falls in Season Opener at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer team opened its 2024 campaign with a 1-0 setback at the first day of the New Paltz Hawks Classic. The Hawks netted the lone score of the afternoon on a strike by Alex Wyant in the 63rd minute. Wyant found an opening in the middle of the Engineer's box to tuck away a feed from Brian Boylan.
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
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