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Adams County woman loses thousands in sheriff scam, trio charged
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate woman lost thousands of dollars in a sheriff’s department scam, and State Police say three out-of-state people were charged. In the scam, Lewis Bodie, 65, of New York, Stephanie McFall, 34, of Georgia, and Robert Lewis Jr., 34, of Indiana, allegedly stole just over $16,000 from an Adams […]
Staten Island food pantry to get new security and safety features, thanks to $100K state grant
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than $40 million in capital grants will be awarded to support critical needs of nonprofit organizations serving New York families and veterans, including nearly $100,000 for Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI). “This round of funding will help...
Rockland's empty seat in the MTA board room, and taxation on climate-friendly heat pumps
At first glance, it seemed wrong that Gov. Kathy Hochul had left vacant Rockland County’s seat on the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the world’s largest mass transit system. It has been more than a year since Rockland has had representation on the MTA board.
Walmart must face lawsuit over deceptive pricing in stores
(Reuters) - Walmart must face a lawsuit claiming it often charges higher prices at the register than it posts on store shelves, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
Western New York readies for Fourth of July celebrations on Wednesday
As many across the nation get set to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday, many Western New York communities are readying to celebrate Independence Day the night before on Wednesday. Read more from WBEN:
Customers reporting issues finding Amazon gift cards in NY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Are you not able to find an Amazon gift card in stores? You’re not alone. Customers are reporting trouble finding Amazon gift cards in New York. Wegmans told News 8 Amazon pulled its gift cards out of all Wegmans locations in New York State. News 8 reached out to Tops Friendly […]
Ex-Kansas stars Chalmers, Collins file class-action lawsuit vs. NCAA, others over March Madness
NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences, claiming they are profiting from the unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses in promoting and monetizing the March Madness tournament.
Tompkins County man arrested for alleged $1 million Medicaid fraud
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Tompkins County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly using his company to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid. According to the New York State Attorney General’s Office, David Moore allegedly used his company ASAP 2 to steal from Medicaid through fake billing and an illegal kickback scheme. […]
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
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