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High Risk of Severe Weather Hits East Central New York Today
Albany, NY – Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to hit eastern New York today, with severe weather conditions anticipated throughout the afternoon and evening. According to the US National Weather Service in Albany, the combination of hot and humid conditions will likely lead to the development of thunderstorms, which may produce gusty winds and heavy downpours, potentially causing flooding.
McDonald's to offer a Bills Mafia Box meal. What's included and how to get yours
To kick off the NFL pre-season, McDonald’s restaurants in much of New York state will offer a limited-edition meal called The Bills Mafia Box. When will Bills Mafia Box at McDonald's be available? The Bills Mafia Bos will be available starting Aug. 12. ...
Equipment Malfunction at New York Plant Leads to Massive Layoffs
Over 150 people are out of work due to an equipment failure at a New York State manufacturing plant. An extremely unfortunate incident has not only impacted operations at a busy factory but has forced more than a third of the workforce to take a mandatory unpaid summer vacation. News...
Is your NY hospital among best, worst? Check list of latest federal quality ratings
A total of 34 hospitals in New York received the lowest overall rating in the latest federal government review of safety and quality measures, as the state's health system continued to rank poorly nationally. The new federal ratings released this week show about 26% of the 133 hospitals reviewed in New York got the lowest one-star ratings. That is well above the national level at 10% of hospitals getting that subpar rating, according to a USA TODAY...
NY weather: Air quality alert issued for part of New York Friday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 10:38 a.m. in effect until 11 p.m. for Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for...
Best Weekend Events For Aug. 2-4 In Western New York
It’s a big weekend for Western New York, with concerts, festivals, sporting events, and so much more! It’s fair season and everyone is talking about the food and festivities that are going on this weekend. In fact, it just may be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
Upstate New York To Host Major Festival For Twilight Zone Anniversary
Rod Serling was the host of The Twilight Zone and also wrote the episodes. The Rod Serling Archive mentioned that Serling was born in Syracuse, NY and he moved with his family to Binghamton, NY. They also explained that Serling served in the military before going to college in Ohio and later working in New York City.
N.Y. Lottery: Winner claims $3M on scratch-off game as one-time lump sum; 2 top prizes remain
A New York Lottery player has claimed a $3 million prize on a scratch-off game — and two top prizes still remain. John Terry of Schenectady has claimed the prize on the New York Lottery’s Xtreme Cash scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at Hannaford located at 96 Wolf Rd. in Colonie, New York.
NY lawmakers seek automatic help for older adults’ energy costs
Albany, N.Y. — New Yorkers would be automatically enrolled in a program to help pay their home energy costs if they use the state’s drug assistance benefit through legislation under consideration by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The bill would eliminate the need for eligible residents who are 65 and...
Local superintendent weighs in on cell phone policy
CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve seen them fuel fights, increase anxiety, and be a distraction in the classroom. Now, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to ban cell phones in schools, announcing that she will introduce legislation to ban smartphones in schools during the state’s 2025 legislative session.
Trump loses appeal of gag order in New York "hush money" case
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will remain through his sentencing in September, an appeals court ruled Thursday.Trump has repeatedly challenged the order, which currently bars him from commenting publicly on prosecutors and court staff involved in the case, and their families. It originally also prevented him from talking about witnesses and jurors, but those restrictions were removed shortly after Trump's May 30 felony conviction.Trump has been free to criticize Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Justice Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over the case.The Republican presidential nominee's latest challenge...
‘We are not afraid’: Rochester residents unite in healing after mass shooting kills two, injures five
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community leaders gathered at Maplewood Park on Tuesday evening with one mission: to rally support for peace after Sunday’s mass shooting that killed two people and injured five others. “It’s up to us the community to stand together with people who feel this trauma,” Rochester...
Ithaca child care facility to expand capacity with state funding
The Coddington Road Community Center in Ithaca is receiving $4.2 million in state funding for child care. A lack of affordable day care has plagued communities across the country, particularly in more rural areas. Tompkins County has been referred to as a “child care desert” by the Center for American Progress.