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How to get summer EBT benefits and what families are eligible in NY
When home from school for the summer, common phrases used by youth are "I'm hungry" and "What's for lunch?" Some families can't afford lunch for their children, and schools often provide it during the academic year. Now, a new program aims to address these concerns. ...
Audit: NY failed to implement key measures to reduce maternal deaths. Here's a breakdown
New York health officials failed to fully implement key expert recommendations for reducing maternal deaths and racial disparities, as pandemic-era crises stalled prior progress towards saving the lives of more women, a new state audit reported. Auditors investigated, in part, the work of the state Taskforce on Maternal Mortality and Disparate Racial Outcomes launched in 2018. They found: ...
New Yorkers in favor of restricting smart phones in classrooms
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)–The most recent Siena Poll asked if New York voters support or oppose public schools prohibiting students from having smart phones in classrooms. A majority of New York voters said they are in favor of it, according to Siena Pollster, Steve Greenberg. “Democrats support that proposal 58-36%. Republicans support that proposal 58-36%. Exactly […]
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Awarded $25K for Telehealth, Renovations
New York State Sen. Lea Webb (D) announced $25,000 in grant funding allocated to Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services at a Monday event held at CARS’s West State Street office in downtown Ithaca. CARS, which was founded in 1972, provides both residential and outpatient services to those recovering from addiction...
New York State Woman Allegedly Drove Stolen Truck on Golf Course
This was not exactly par for the course. Police say a New York state woman was arrested July 29, and is now facing a number of charges. including felonies. Offcials say the arrest follows a months-long investigation stemming from a bizarre incident that unfolded back in March. Police say that...
Local Financial Advisor Receives High Ranking By Forbes
Hiral Shah, a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in Westchester, was named a Forbes 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. He was ranked No. 24 amongst high-net-worth advisors in New York state. This list recognizes the top financial advisors across the country. Hiral earned the Certified Financial Planner certification and has over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families in Westchester County work towards their goals. He starts by helping clients define and prioritize what’s important to them, and designs a custom portfolio that reflects this. Hiral also educates his clients on how their personalized plan can be impacted by life events, such as marriage, birth of a child or sale of a business, and by evolving markets.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Hiral lives in Purchase with his wife and three young children, and works in Mt. Kisco and West Harrison. JPMorgan Chase has 63 branches in Westchester. The Forbes ranking was compiled by SHOOK Research, and selection criteria includes interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced and assets under management. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
WNY Big Lots locations being closed
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Big Lots, an Ohio-based retailer, announced in a second filing, that they will be closing 315 of its 1,389 stores across the country. Closings are happening due to a net loss of $205 million in the first quarter of 2024, which was reported by our sister station WKYC in Columbus Ohio last month.
State DEC Rangers make multiple rescues over the last week St. Lawrence, Lewis counties
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers made plenty of rescues over the last few days in St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. In the DEC’s weekly recap, a total of six search and rescues were made by rangers in the two counties. Last year, DEC officers conducted 370 search […]
Police Say Person Posing As FCC Scammed New York State Resident
Be careful you you're sharing your information with. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online. One past example was a suspect, who claimed to be from Microsoft, who ripped off a Hudson Valley resident for thousands of dollars, says police.
Ice Cream Giant Wells Enterprises Plans $425M New York Expansion
Will Create Demand for Carriers, Brokers Hauling Ingredients, Ice Cream. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Wells Enterprises will invest $425 million to expand its ice cream manufacturing facility in Dunkirk, N.Y., nearly doubling the plant’s size and quadrupling production capacity. The expansion, one...
Canandaigua, Ithaca among Big Lots locations closing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Big Lots is closing more locations in New York including the stores located in Canandaigua and Ithaca. These closures add to the New York total, now amounting to ten total Big Lots locations closing in New York State. According to the company website, the following local stores are set to close: […]
DOUBLE TROUBLE: 'Extreme' flash flooding is possible in the NYC area Tuesday, then NY in 'bullseye' of Debby on Friday
Severe thunderstorms could bring extreme flooding and damaging wind gusts to the New York City area on Tuesday night, officials warned, as Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is currently in the “bullseye” of Tropical Storm Debby starting Friday.