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Goodell Honored at County GOP Committee Dinner
Chautauqua County's longtime representative in the New York State Assembly was recently honored by his GOP colleagues at an event in Celoron. Approximately 150 people turned out for the Chautauqua County Republican Committee's annual dinner at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel to recognize Andrew Goodell, who will be retiring at the end of the year. The dinner featured several prominent speakers, including State Senator George Borrello, who says the Jamestown-area Republican's 14 years in Albany is a testament to the quality of his leadership...
Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. - Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency for Suffolk County following this week's record rainfall. Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.Nursery school "was a disaster"On Long Island, there were numerous reports of flooded basements, abandoned cars, and even some water rescues. In Smithtown, St. Andrew's Nursey School's classrooms in St. Andrew's Lutheran Church were destroyed. but rebuilding has begun. "The water had receded, but there was mud and furniture and everything just strewn all about the...
New testing requirements at New York State Fair to prevent bird flu spreading in cows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matt Sharpe and his cows from Truxton are regulars at the New York State Fair, used to all of the testing and veterinarian checks that need to happen in order to get through the gates. This year, there's a new requirement thanks to an unprecedented concern;...
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
URMC recognized by Brain Injury Association of New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brain Injury Association of New York State is set to recognize the University of Rochester Medical Center as the Statewide Program Honoree at its upcoming March on for Brain Injury Walk. The recognition comes nearly a year after the URMC opened its new Acute Brain Injury Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. The 11-bed […]
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
One on one with Elise Stefanik
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential race shifted into another gear following the Democratic National Convention. This week on Empire State Weekly we spoke one-on-one with Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get her reaction to key issues in the race. Elise Stefanik is a republican and represents New York’s 21st congressional district. She also is […]
Adult-use cannabis sales and tax revenue rising in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York State now has a total of 165 legal adult-use dispensaries. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the demand for legal cannabis is up. “In the first quarter of 2024, we sold $100 million dollars worth of cannabis. In the second quarter of 2024, we sold over $160 million […]
New funding for Finger Lakes water quality
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State is sending $42 million to the Finger Lakes region to invest toward preserving water quality in the area. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the funds are for the Eastern Finger Lakes watershed, which covers Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco lakes, as well as 30 […]
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