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New York Resident Embroiled in Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Disney World
A legal battle is raging on between a New York man and the Walt Disney Corporation. The man, Jeffrey Piccolo of Rocky Point, NY, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney. Tragically, Piccolo lost his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, in 2023 while at Disney World in Florida. Florida Gov....
N.Y. has one of the best school systems in the U.S., new study finds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Choosing the right school is the first step to secure a child’s academic success, but it may be difficult for parents to decide where to enroll their young student. WalletHub, a personal finance website, set out to determine the top-performing school systems in the...
NYRA to Honor Fallen NY Army National Guard Soldiers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will pay special tribute on Military Appreciation Day to three New York Army National Guard soldiers from the Capital Region whose helicopter crashed earlier this year, killing two and seriously injuring the third. The tragic accident also claimed the life of a Border Patrol agent from Texas.
NY bill proposes expanded health care, job support for caregivers of disabled veterans
Rochester, N.Y.— There's a new lifeline to those who dedicate their lives to caring for veterans. New legislation, introduced by Rep. Joe Morelle during a press conference Thursday in Rochester, would require the state's Department of Veteran Affairs to expand its support for family members who take care of disabled veterans.
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
Trump attorneys ask to delay his sentencing in hush money case until after the election
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are asking the New York judge who presided over the trial where he was convicted on felony charges of falsifying business records to postpone his sentencing until after the election. "By adjourning the sentencing until after that election — which is of paramount importance...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
Nuclear options for NY's power supply issues, vaccinations and school records, local love
Good morning ☀️ It’s Friday, so I’m highlighting some local love and Finger Lakes moments sent in by readers later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so you can help spread the love to other...
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
News Reporter In Western New York Had Her Baby
A local television station shared a big surprise on Wednesday morning in Western New York. You may have noticed that one of the local news reporters at WGRZ - Channel 2 hasn’t been reporting recently, but that’s because she has been preparing for a very important day!. Lauren...
Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically
Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has...
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
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