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NY village clerk is ordered to forfeit pension after embezzling $1 million over 19 years
Ursula Stone, a former village clerk from Addison, has made history in New York’s fight against corruption. She has agreed to relinquish her pension after allegations of embezzling more than $1 million in village funds. This is a significant step forward for the state’s anti-corruption efforts, as it is the first time a politician has voluntarily surrendered their pension under the law.
Boar's Head faces class action lawsuit in NY after listeria outbreak
A class action lawsuit against Boar's Head was filed in a New York district court last week following the company's more than 7 million pound recall of meat and poultry products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak toward the end of July. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 1, says Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. "has improperly, deceptively, and misleadingly labeled and marketed its products...
Help Find This Missing Teen from Upstate New York
New York State Police are seeking the publics help locating a teenage girl that has been missing for approximately 3 days. Take a look at the photo and description below to see if you recognize this young lady. If you, or anyone you know, has information that could lead authorities...
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
Harris almost doubles Biden’s lead on Trump in New York: Poll
Vice President Harris has nearly doubled President Biden’s lead over former President Trump in New York since launching her campaign last month, according to a new poll. The new Siena College poll found Harris has a 14-point lead over the former president with 53 percent of support among New York voters, while Trump trails with…
Massive Recall: Cinnamon Sold In New York Contaminated With Lead
New Yorkers need to check their spice racks for these brands of cinnamon that may be contaminated with lead. The Food and Drug Administration updated the recall recently and urges consumers to check their cinnamon. According to Mount Sinai,. Lead is a very strong poison. When a person swallows an...
DO NOT TOUCH: Bait Dropped From Planes In Upstate New York
Items from low-flying planes are going to be dropped across Upstate New York. Here's why and what you should do if you, your child, or your pet touches the bait. Health departments from Upstate New York are working with the New York State Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, to participate in another round of wildlife vaccination program for rabies.
More potentially heavy rain today, Friday
Locally heavy rain will be possible again today while rain from the remains of Hurricane Debby may impact the area late this week. Note: This post was delayed due to a web server issue that has been resolved. This post was written around 11 AM Tuesday. A frontal boundary that...
Urban League CEO named chair of the NYS Commission on Reparations Remedies
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One of Rochester’s community leaders was sworn in as chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. New York State set up the commission to consider reparations to examine the institution of slavery in New York and its impact on Black residents today. Dr. Seannelle Hawkins of Rochester […]
N.Y. Lottery: Lucky winner takes home TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth $32K
A jackpot-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $32,000 was sold at a supermarket in New York state, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that the winning ticket, worth $32,879.50, was sold for the Aug. 5 evening drawing. It was purchased at Tops Markets #452, located at...
Yet Another Tornado Tears Through Parts of New York State
New York's extremely active tornado season continues. Meteorologists say another tornado struck Monday afternoon, with very little advanced warning. The storm caused damage to buildings and trees, as the the National Weather Service officially confirmed the twister about two-and-a-half hours later, reports WIVB. Record Year For Tornadoes in New York...
McDonald’s Releasing Special Bills Mafia Box Across New York
You will soon be able to enjoy lunch or dinner and show off your Buffalo Bills fandom across New York State. McDonald's announced that they will soon release a special "Bills Mafia" box at certain stores located across Western New York. READ MORE: WILL THE BILLS WIN MORE THAN 10...
Did Record 27th Tornado Touch Down in Madison County, New York
Did a record 27th tornado touch down in Madison County?. The National Weather Service in Binghamton issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch but there was nothing about possible tornadoes on Monday, August 5. One did touched down in Buffalo. The EF-1 twister hit downtown just before 1 PM and officially set...
Cheers! Upstate NY social club named among the best bars in the U.S.
Rochester, N.Y. — Raise your glass, pals: Upstate New York is home to one of the best-ranked bars in the United States. Radio Social, a photogenic social club housed in a historic Rochester warehouse, has been named one of the best 27 bars in the nation by USA Today. The Western New York bar was the only Upstate pub on the ranking; one other New York bar, Saints and Scholars in Yonkers, also made the list.