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In New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s Constitution that’s intended to protect abortion rights might appear on the ballot this fall without any mention of the word “abortion.”. That’s partly because of sharp disagreements about what the so-called Equal Rights Amendment would actually...
Oishei Children’s Hospital Receives Nearly $3 Million
A part of a $15 million investment statewide to help protect and care for the mental health of children and young people from historically underserved populations, Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this week announced a $2.9 million award to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo to help provide programs to reduce suicide risk in young residents.
Catskills man ticketed after killing rattlesnake with BB gun, skinning and eating it
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officers (ECOs) recently ticketed a Catskills man for killing a timber rattlesnake. ECOs Doig and Osborne received an anonymous tip on July 4 that a man in Hancock had intentionally killed a timber rattlesnake. Their investigation revealed that the man had also skinned and butchered the snake with the intention of eating it.
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder’s Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation...
Historic heat wave possible this week; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 29)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 90; Low: 68. Historic heat wave possible; see the 5-day forecast. THE RETURN OF K-ROCKATHON: The first K-Rockathon in six years was a family reunion for performers and attendees alike. Dreadlocks, mohawks, sleeveless shirts and tattoo sleeves had their day in the sun during this hard rock homecoming. Here’s a review and lots more photos from Saturday’s Sweet Grass K-Rockathon Reboot. (Scott Schild photo)
Blue Rocks get contributions from all over and down the Cyclones for series win
The Wilmington Blue Rocks played their fifth game of a six-game set against the Brooklyn Cyclones. This day was special at the ballpark as it was Mr. Celery’s birthday. The Blue Rocks celebrated by securing a 3-2 win. The Blue Rocks got a good four-inning start from Seth Shuman,...
13 Restaurants In Westchester County With Health Code Violations
These 13 restaurants in Westchester County, New York, had more than 5 health inspection violations each last month. Westchester County has published a list of restaurants that had 5 or more health code violations during their latest inspections in June. **Non-restaurant locations included. 1. BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB - MAIN...
Flood advisory for Bergen and Hudson counties Monday afternoon
On Monday at 12:59 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 3 p.m. for Bergen and Hudson counties. The weather service adds, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas...
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
NY weather update: Rip current statement issued for part of New York until Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 9 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties. "Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Rip currents can sweep even the best...
More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it was recommending recalls of nine brands of ground cinnamon products with elevated lead levels, ranging from 2.03 to 7.01 parts per million (ppm). "These levels are significantly lower than the levels of lead associated with the WanaBana cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products recalled in the fall of 2023, which had between 2,270 ppm to 5,110 ppm lead in the cinnamon," the agency noted.Still, the FDA is advising...
N.Y. Thruway: Gov. Hochul announces start of $36.8M improvement project
A road improvement project on the New York State Thruway has begun in two upstate counties, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. The work will focus on a nearly 54-mile stretch of the I-90 section of the thruway, between Rochester and Buffalo in Monroe and Genesee counties. Between exits 45...
Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs
ALBANY, NY (WENY)--GOV. KATHY HOCHUL RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INCREASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY OVERDOSE KITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS, NEW YORK HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 700,000 OVERDOSE EMERGENCY KITS STATEWIDE. MANY STATE LEADERS STRESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ARE AT A GREATER RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND OVERDOSES MAKING...
New York wants 40,000 school buses to go electric: Some school district voters are pushing back
Syracuse, N.Y. – New York state’s efforts to replace 40,000 diesel and gasoline-fueled school buses with electric ones during the next decade are hitting some speed bumps with local taxpayers. Two years ago, state leaders set an ambitious calendar to retire combustion engine buses — those iconic workhorses...
New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
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