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New Castle Fire Commissioners Award Bids for Firehouse Expansion
Nearly 15 months after voters passed a $15.2 million referendum to expand Chappaqua’s King Street firehouse, the New Castle Fire District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved five bids last week to move the project forward. Commissioners voted for separate bids for general construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinklers...
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
NYSP warns of text scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New York State Police has received multiple reports of smishing text scams. NYSP warns those in the community that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames or passwords.
Upcoming City of Norwalk Meetings…At your Fingertips
Here is a list of upcoming City of Norwalk meetings for the week of July 22, 2024:. – Location: Please refer to agenda for location/details. – Location: Hybrid in the Common Council Chambers and via Zoom until further notice. July 24, 2024. – Harbor Management Commission. – Time: 6:00 PM...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
NancyOnNorwalk Update: Help us continue to deliver the news you need
As we reflect on the past six months at NancyOnNorwalk, we are reminded of the critical role our nonprofit news service plays in keeping our community informed, engaged, and empowered. From investigative reporting to local event coverage, NoN delivers timely and relevant news that matters most to you. In February,...
Wilton Real Estate Report (July 12-18, 2024): 12 Single Family Homes and One Condo Change Hands
Each week the Wilton Town Clerk’s office releases data for the prior week’s real estate transactions. For the one-week period from July 12-18, 2024, Town Clerk Lori Kaback reported 12 single-family homes changed hands. One condominium within the Village Walk complex also transferred ownership during the one-week period.
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
Road Rage: New Canaan Man, 62, Charged After Slashing Tires
Police last week arrested a 62-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace. At about 9:53 p.m. on July 16 (a Tuesday), officers were dispatched to a River Street home on a report of a road rage incident, according to police. The...
Weekend “Big Money” Lottery Winners In New York
It was a lucky weekend for lottery players in New York State. While there were no grand prize winners, the New York State Lottery announced that there where two "Big Money" winning tickets sold this weekend from the Mega Millions and Powerball drawing. READ MORE: NEW YORK LOTTERY ANNOUNCES THREE...
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