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Another Major Heat Wave to Scorch Central New York Next Week
Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner. The National Weather Service confirmed Central New York will bake again with the fourth heat wave of the summer arriving early next week. Currently, they're calling for temperatures to be back in the 90s, courtesy of all the hot air blowing in from the western part of the country.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
NY delegates endorse Vice President Harris
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — The Democratic National Convention will begin on August 19th in Chicago. “There are 4,000-some-odd delegates to the national convention,” explained New York Democratic Party Chariman, Jay Jacobs. “New York is sending 307 of them. We are a very large state, second to California.” New York Democratic Party Chairman, Jay Jacobs explained […]
Angler Shatters New York State Record With Massive Largemouth Bass
There's a new state record for largemouth bass in New York. The honor belongs to James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania who was preparing for an upcoming fishing tournament and reeled in a massive 12-pound, 6-ouncer from Cayuga Lake. The record-breaking catch beats the 37-year-old one by one pound and two ounces.
Out-of-state college students struggle to get continuous mental health care. What are lawmakers doing?
While many college students are home for the summer, some who cross state lines between home and school are struggling to navigate a complex mental health system. Namely, New York state doesn’t allow for inter-state telehealth therapy, and college students are particularly vulnerable to falling through the cracks. It’s...
New York State Home Improvement Program Supports Low-Income Homeowners
The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is overseen by the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and it aims to provide support to low- and moderate-income homeowners in economically disadvantaged areas. The T-HIP program targets regions with a history of housing discrimination and segregated living patterns,...
Donjon Marine Awarded $19 Million Dredging Contract
Hillside, N.J. based marine services provider Donjon Marine has been awarded a contract worth more than $19 million for harbor maintenance dredging in New York and New Jersey. The $19,037,475 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Donjon was one of two bidders for the project.
Cases of World’s Deadliest Bacterial Illness Rising in New York
After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State. Health officials are sounding the alarm after an illness, dubbed "the world's most infectious killer," continues to infect more people across the United States. Roughly 1.5 million people across the world die from it every year.
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Check your Powerball ticket this morning. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning ticket from last night's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which means the owner of the ticket won the 3rd place prize of $50,000.
Land O’ Lakes Drops Native American Image From Brand Ahead Of 100-Year Mark
Ahead of its 100th anniversary, renowned cheese and butter company Land O’ Lakes dropped its popular logo and replaced it with a picture of its farmers to emphasize the farmer-owned nature of the cooperative and promote the brand. It took a lot of getting used to as generations of...
Erykah Badu to Headline AFROPUNK in Prospect Park
This August, AFROPUNK is teaming up with BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn, to present AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, headlined by Erykah Badu. What is AFROPUNK? Originating with the 2003 documentary that highlighted a Black presence in the American punk scene, AFROPUNK is a platform for the alternative and experimental. Remaining at the core of its mission are the punk principles of DIY aesthetics, radical thought and social non-conformity. AFROPUNK is a voice for the unwritten, unwelcome and unheard-of.
NYC Landlords Will Be Required To Provide AC During Summer Months, If Law Meets Approval
Following NYC’s consecutive heat waves this month in what’s proving to possibly be the hottest summer of our lifetime, local officials are working to ensure all New Yorkers stay cool during these intense times. A new law could amend the administrative code of the city of New York to require landlords to provide their tenants with cooled and dehumidified air. If the building doesn’t already have central cooling, owners will be mandated to install cooling systems in their residential units. Building owners would have four years to install the necessary systems from the bill’s date of implementation. If for some reason a landlord is unable to provide the mandated cooling systems due to “undue hardship” they could apply to receive additional compliance time to fulfill the law’s requirement. Those who do not comply would be subject to civil penalties. Moreover, building owners would be held to an indoor temperature minimum of 78°F when its 82°F or above outside from June 15 to September 15. The city would request routine pre and post enforcement reports on the law’s compliance and continue to educate owners and tenants of what is required under the bill.
Showers, storms threaten NYC area for days — and then heat returns
Storms are back in the forecast for the next few days, after a relatively quiet weather stretch for the tri-state area, and you'll want to keep the umbrella on hand for whatever pops up. A series of low-pressure systems will be moving through the area this week, keeping our weather...
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