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The Reason You Will See Low Flying Aircraft In Western New York
Soon you will be seeing low-flying planes and helicopters in the skies over Western New York. READ MORE: THESE ARE THE WORST PEOPLE IN NEW YORK. DON'T BE ONE OF THEM. Based on their schedule last year, soon these planes and helicopters will be working as part of the Erie County's Health Department rabies vaccine drop to help limit rabies in wildlife across Western New York.
Company With 600 New York Stores, Closing Nearly 300 Locations
It appears it's time to say farewell to another popular brand-name store in New York State. The closing announcements sadly don't stop in New York State. Supermarket Chain with 60 New York Locations Confirms Hudson Valley Closure. Last month, Hudson Valley Post reported a supermarket in the region was closing...
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York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.
Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass phishing scam
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A phishing scam recently caught the attention of the New York State Thruway Authority, which is asking people to protect their personal information. "E-ZPass or Tolls By Mail WILL NEVER send an email or contact you requesting sensitive personal information such as credit card number, social security, user names, passwords, etc.," the Thruway Authority recently said on social media.
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.
Local advocate reflects on Alzheimer's impact on her family amid medical advancements
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Pittsford resident Tamara Minter has been a longtime advocate who has raised awareness about Alzheimer's disease in New York. "I just believe that I'm here to serve," said Minter, a board member with the Rochester Finger Lakes chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. "My purpose is to serve and do what I can for other people. I enjoy doing it."
World Boxing Council expels Ryan Garcia after boxer repeatedly uses racial slurs on social media
SEATTLE - After being suspended for one year by the New York Athletic Commission after a positive test on performance-enhancing drugs, Ryan Garcia is now involved in another troubling issue after recent comments on social media of his went viral. The famous boxer has now been expelled from the World...
Westchester Man Hit with Multiple Pandemic Related Fraud Charges
One man from New Rochelle has found himself in some hot water after being charged with various counts of fraud tied to alleged actions that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid Fraud Details and the Fraud Task Force. The suspect in question was identified as 29-year old Aly Kaba of...
Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure: Here's Last Day
A well-liked Westchester restaurant known for its unique cocktails and oysters has announced its last day in business. Saltaire Oyster Bar and Kitchen, located in Port Chester at 55 Abendroth Ave., will open for the last time on Sunday, July 14, the owners announced on social media on Friday, …
Hunter Tier Parking Lot Plan for Housing in Mamaroneck Moves Forward
The Mamaroneck Village Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to negotiate an agreement with developers to turn the Hunter Tier parking lot into an all-affordable apartment building. There would be parking underground. An environmental impact review will have to be completed before work can begin. As we reported last year,...
Veterans Banner Program for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
The villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow are looking to honor its veterans in a special way. Eagle Scout Dylan Smith is working with village officials to coordinate a Veterans Military Banner Program to honor veterans, active duty, reserve and National Guard members with banners that will be displayed in the community.
Tarrytown’s Jonathan Oakes Wins State Junior Championship
Tarrytown’s Jonathan Oakes has done it again. Last year, Tom ewrote in The Hudson Independent that Oakes, was “on a course for greatness” after he won a major sectional tournament in Mamaroneck and qualified for the Boys Junior PGA championship at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Palos Park, Ill.
Marble-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit Passaic and Bergen counties Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Passaic and Bergen counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen. "At 3:36 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Kinnelon, or near...
Pokémon GO Fest draws thousands in final day in NYC
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — The biggest Pokémon celebration in the United States is wrapping up after a big weekend on Randall’s Island. Pokémon GO Fest, an annual event that was expected to draw tens of thousands of players and over 600,000 players, took over Randall’s Island starting Friday. The multi-day festival took place in […]
City Budget to Fund these District 6 Programs
The New York City Council announced the details of the recently passed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which began on July 1. The total approved funding for the city is $112.4 billion – up from $107 billion last fiscal year – and a portion will benefit a number of initiatives and organizations on the Upper West Side.
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