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Keene native operates national business from home town
KEENE VALLEY — When Emily Reynolds Bergh is not at her home office, you can find her at Old Mountain Coffee Company, sipping a drink and running her award-winning, nationwide PR firm. Reynolds Bergh is the CEO and founder of R Public Relations, a mostly-remote PR firm with offices...
Federal ‘Summer EBT’ program rolls out in NYS for school-aged children, gets backing of Queens assemblymember
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. For some school-aged children, the end of the school year also marks the end of regular free meals, which can heighten existing food insecurities. Luckily for students across the five boroughs,...
Two Olean-Based Organizations Receive State Grants
OLEAN, NY — The state has awarded more than $40 million in capital grants to support critical capital and infrastructure needs at 118 nonprofit organizations serving New York families. Two Olean-based organizations are among the recipients.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Directions in Independent Living Inc. will receive $85,807, and the Southern Tier Health Care System Inc. will receive $185,730. “This round of funding will help organizations across our state continue to deliver critical services to the New Yorkers who need them – including veterans and families,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “From transformative renovations to service facilities to...
Four state parks in Lower Hudson Valley waive pool fees for rest of summer. What to know
Swimming pools at state parks throughout New York — including four in the Lower Hudson Valley — will have entry fees waived for the rest of the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The four locations in the Lower Hudson Valley are FDR State Park Pool in Yorktown, High Tor State Park Pool...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Tornado Believed To Have Touched Western New York
Ahead of the weekend, there were early warnings of a possible chance of tornado to touch down in Western New York. Chances were slim because Buffalo, New York typically has a low likelihood of being impacted by tornadoes, according to Risk Factor. However, one woman in Western New York believes...
NYSP charges seven CBP union leaders in alleged scheme including three from NNY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers involved in an alleged Grand Larceny scheme. This includes three people from the Northern New York area. The following individuals arrested were executive board members of the National Treasury...
A blow to safety net providers
New York’s takeover of the Medicaid prescription-drug program saves the state hundreds of millions of dollars a year. However, it has stripped area safety net hospitals and clinics of big savings from drug company discounts. Since implementing its takeover of the Medicaid prescription drug program last year, the state...
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
These N.Y. students can get paid to do community service work
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today that the Empire State Service Corps Program application has officially opened. The program, which will establish 500 new “service positions will be created across SUNY’s colleges and universities,” was financed by $2.75 million from the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted budget, a written statement detailed.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Sound Bites: CT attorney general to investigate Capulet Fest
Good morning. The alternative music festival Capulet Fest was abruptly canceled on its third day of operation on Sunday. This is following the sudden venue change from Thompson to Hartford. Of the fest’s original 55-act lineup, only 24 were able to play before the Sunday closure. According to the...
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal in NYS
The City urged people to celebrate safely and legally by attending fireworks shows at locations with proper approval for launching fireworks. A press release from the Mayor’s office said that fireworks, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are not only illegal but also a significant nuisance. The City has received numerous complaints at both City Council meetings and the Mayor’s office. The City requires that all residents respect their neighbors and the law by not using personal fireworks.
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Upstate NY July 4 forecast: The heat and humidity return for an extended stay
Syracuse, N.Y. – After a week of dry days in the 70s, summer heat and humidity return today to Upstate New York. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s starting this afternoon and continue every day through the weekend and into early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.
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