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Yeshiva group goes back to court in bid to derail tougher NY state regulation
New York — A yeshiva group is trying another legal avenue to limit New York’s ability to regulate ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools and the quality of basic education they are delivering to their students. Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools, or PEARLS, has asked to go before...
$50K grants available to homeowners after recent NY storms
Upstate New York homeowners who suffered severe storm damage by the tornadoes and thunderstorms mid-July may be eligible for repair grants of up to $50,000. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has announced up to $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by the series of severe weather events from July 10 to 16.
Crash Claims the Life of Motorcyclist in New York State
Offcials say they are continuing to investigate a crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in New York state. The fatal crash happened Thursday afternoon on a main state route that crosses I-90, says State Police. The crash involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. Motorcyclists can face many dangers...
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...
Deadly West Nile Virus Found In Another Part Of New York State
Mosquitoes with a disease that can kill humans continue to be found in the Hudson Valley. Officials from the Hudson Valley confirmed mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were found in another county. The 'World’s Deadliest Animal' Loves To Attack In New York State. West Nile Virus is one of...
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...
Ice rink fumes have sent kids to the hospital. Still, few states require tests.
Last December, dozens of young hockey players were rushed to hospitals in the Buffalo, New York, area — some vomiting, lethargic and suffering from headaches. The skaters had been exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide at an indoor ice rink, a problem that is far from uncommon. Most rinks use ice resurfacing machines — […]
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.
NY ballot question on abortion, LGBTQ rights heads to court over "legalistic" wording
Supporters of a statewide vote on adding abortion and LGBTQ rights to New York's constitution have sued to force New York to use plainer wording on the Nov. 5 ballot. The case was filed in state Supreme Court in Albany Friday after the state's four election commissioners rejected pleas to add the words...
Over 7 Million Pounds Of Deli Meat Sold In New York Can Be Fatal
Boar's Head has expanded its recall notice from 20,000 pounds of products to 7 million. We have all the deli meat that you should avoid. On Monday, Boar's Head announced more deli meat is being recalled over fears it could be contaminated with listeria. Boar's Head Expands Recall. "To our...
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...
Chicago can’t get enough of Upstate NY, adds Central NY concert this fall
Rock and roll band Chicago is coming back for a third time this year to Upstate New York with a newly announced concert added to its 2024 tour dates. Chicago will perform at The Stanley Theatre in Utica on November 6. No opening act has been named for the Central New York show, which starts at 7:30 p.m.