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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...
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...
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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...
More sun than clouds today
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - It will be a beautiful-looking summer day. We’ll have mostly sunny skies at the beginning and the end of the day, with a mix of sun and clouds in the middle. It will be on the humid side with highs in the low 80s.
Area news in brief for July 22
RODMAN FUNDRAISER – Alliance Applebee’s will host a dine-to-donate event for the Friends of Rodman Public Library on Tuesday. Those dining in are asked to present a flyer, available at both the Main and Branch libraries, to their server, and the Friends of Rodman Public Library will receive 15% of the check. Those ordering online should enter the code DOINGOOD. The offer is not valid on delivery orders.
July 27: “Dog Days of Summer” Ice Cream Social
Glen Park Fire Department is holding a Paws4Potter’s Dog Days of Summer Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glen Park Fire Department630 Main St.Glen Park, NY All proceeds to benefit Paws4Potter and the National Canine Cancer Foundation. Ice cream will be $5 per person –with or without a […]
July 27-28: Dinosaur Adventure Watertown 2024
The Watertown Municipal Arena is hosting Dinosaur Adventure on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Watertown Municipal Arena600 William T Field Dr.Watertown, NY Dinosaur Adventure is an exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Children’s […]
52nd Can-Am Festival’s Final Day
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - The 52nd annual Can-Am Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and despite a stormy week, the Can-Am Festival Committee Chairman Brenda Jock Derouin says the attendance this year was good. “I think it was fabulous this year, the weather was perfect so that really helped,”...
Henderson Harbor’s 2024 Christmas in July Celebration
Henderson Harbor is holding Christmas in July from Thursday, July 25, to Saturday, July 27, at various locations. Event Schedule: Thursday, July 25: Friday, July 26: Saturday July 27: To enter your boat, camp or jet-ski in the parade fill out the form HERE.
July 28: Chicken BBQ at Brownville Methodist Church
Brownville United Methodist Church is holding a Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ on Sunday, July 28, starting at 12 p.m. Brownville United Methodist Church333 Brown Blvd.Brownville, NY The Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ is $14 per meal and includes: chicken, pasta salad, baked beans, a dinner roll and a brownie.
Lewis County Humane Society: Little Marlow
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Marlow is a 9-week-old puppy who came to the Lewis County Humane Society with five other dogs. Shelter manager Barb Turck says the possible pit bull-dachshund mix was the only puppy in the group, which was found likely abandoned in Fowlerville. Since he’s young, he’ll...
Applications are now open for Free Certified Nurse Aide Program
Applications must be received by August 1, 2024, to be accepted into the next program. LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – Lewis County Health System has announced they are accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) training program. This course, which is New York State-approved, will prepare students for Nurse Assistant certification and includes both […]
Tornado swept through rural Oneida County last week, officials say, bringing July total to 17
Annsville, N.Y. — A tornado touched down in a rural section of Oneida County last week as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, officials said. The tornado descended at 3:19 p.m. last Tuesday in the town of Annsville and was on the ground for about 11 minutes, according to a statement released Monday evening by the National Weather Service’s Binghamton office.
$50 million grant for 15th Ward could make Syracuse 'a national model'
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse is one of only seven cities in America to land a $50 million federal grant through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Program. The money will go to revitalizing the 15th Ward — one of the poorest zip codes in the nation — and bringing life back to the blighted neighborhood.
Rome residents can soon apply for money from $1 million-plus recovery fund
Rome, N.Y. — Rome residents harmed by severe thunderstorms and a tornado that plowed through the city last week can soon apply to a recovery fund, officials said. About $175,000 has already been raised for the Rome Victims Recovery Fund, according to Anthony Picente Jr., the Oneida County executive. The county plans to contribute $1 million, he said.
Binghamton homeowners can get up to $40,000 to repair their house
BINGHAMTON, N.Y (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s Targeted Home Improvement Program or T-HIP, is a pilot program that awards grants to non-profits serving low income homeowners. Eligible homeowners can get $40,000 per house, for home repairs, including, ADA improvement, roof repairs, code violations and utility upgrades. The funding will be administered through the non-profits, First […]
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