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Legislators Mulé and Koslow Applaud Enhanced State Funding for Freeport PD, Local Law Enforcement
Recently, July 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a record State investment of nearly $51 million for public safety on Long Island. Nassau County agencies received $1,494,692 and Suffolk County agencies received $1,307,677 for the GIVE funding cycle that runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This funding also includes approximately $21.1 million in one-time capital funding to 39 police departments and sheriffs’ offices – including $387,042 for the purchase of law enforcement technology and equipment to allow those agencies more effectively solve, reduce and prevent crime.
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Scotia-Glenville CSD mourns sudden loss of Glen-Worden Principal Nicholas Criscone
SCOTIA, NY (WRGB) — The Scotia-Glenville Central School district is mourning Sunday, after the death of Glen-Worden Elementary Principal Nicholas Criscone. In a letter to district families, Supt. Susan M. Swartz described Criscone as having a "true Tartan heart," citing his passion for his students, staff, parents and families, and his commitment to the Scotia-Glenville community.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Fulton County man charged under harassment law in effect only two days
FULTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — A Saint Johnsville man faces a felony charge of aggravated harassment of a judge, just two days after the law defining that offense took effect. Edward McGowan was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, it is alleged that McGowan threatened to physically attack a judge after being arraigned on charges related to another separate domestic violence incident at the Fulton County Centralized Arraignment Court. The presiding judge set bail in connection with the original charges, which reportedly led to McGowan making threats.
Man dead after crash on Route 20 in Hancock, MA
A Stephentown man is dead after a crash on Route 20 in Hancock, MA just past the New York-Massachusetts border, according to our partners at the Berkshire Eagle. The Berkshire County District Attorney says last Sunday, Nathaniel Moss was riding his motorcycle on Route 20 near Birch Grove Road when he lost traction and crashed.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
New week, new gas prices reported in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we head into a new week in Western New York the national average for gas has gone down 2 cents ($3.50) from last week. Looking back one year ago today the price was $3.59. The NYS average for gas is down one cent from last...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Cambridge's Maddy Enright crowned Queen of Queens at OVAC game halftime
Ohio County, W.Va. — The crowning of the Queen of Queens took place Saturday night at halftime of the Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star football game. This year's winner was Maddy Enright of Cambridge High School. She was one of 23 contestants who performed Thursday night at the Queen of Queen pageant.
Hometown Jockey wins the Lake George Stakes
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — In the Lake George Stakes, Saratoga jockey Dylan Davis had a chance to reign victorious. Riding his horse Pounce, Davis faced a tough challenge as Pounce wasn't even in the top four with a quarter of a mile to go. In the final stretch, the horse trained by Mark Casse surged ahead and claimed victory, winning by three-quarters of a length.
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