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Perfect 2 Perfect: Faxon sale
Faxon, Pa. — Our next sale is this week! Coming on Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (if needed), this estate sale will have excellent high-quality antique and collectibles for sale! You don’t want to miss this sale since it will be loaded with genuine antiques which are sure to please both the collector and the novice alike. Whether you are looking for quality antique furniture and items or are just looking for everyday items, this sale will have a lot...
Steuben County Habitat for Humanity to reopen after yearlong restoration project
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — After a fire last July destroyed much of the Habitat for Humanity in Corning, construction to get the building operational again is almost finished. According to officials with Habitat for Humanity, the Corning ReStore location at 3412 state Route 414 is scheduled to reopen on Friday, August 9. The release states […]
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Juvenile assaults counselors at treatment center
Cogan Stataion, Pa. — A 15-year-old boy was charged after he allegedly assaulted a counselor with a broomstick at a residential treatment center in Lewis Township. Trp. Gage Fischer of state police at Montoursville said troopers were called the evening of July 7 to the center on Saint Michaels Road for a report of assault. The boy allegedly also had thrown several palm-size rocks at two other counselors. A written allegation was filed through the juvenile probation office with charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment.
One person injured after being hit by car in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One person has been injured after being hit by a car on Monday morning in Elmira. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, one person was seen being wheeled into an ambulance on Monday, July 22, around 11 a.m. at the intersection of East Water Street and Washington Street […]
This Pa. county has the ‘most purchasing power’ in the state
Investopedia describes “purchasing power” as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the number of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.”. And this county in Pennsylvania has the most purchasing power in the entire state. SmartAsset — which is described by...
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
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