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Massive Text Scam Threatens New York State Drivers
As the summer rolls on, and the road trips and vacations continue, there are some criminals at work here in New York State. There is a new warning about a scam that as been circulating that may cost you big money if you are caught off guard. With the Independence...
NY awards colleges with tech, lab grants. How much did Finger Lakes schools receive?
Three Finger Lakes region colleges have received millions of dollars in grants for various projects, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week. Grants through the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program support construction and renovation of new laboratory and research spaces, the purchase of new instructional technologies and equipment as well as other investments. Campuses receiving the grants have to invest at least $3 of their own funds for every $1 of state funds they receive.
NY waives State Park pool fees for the summer. Where are pools located?
Kids in New York can swim for free at certain state park pools — including a few close to the Rochester area — for the remainder of the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. State park pools in the Finger Lakes/Southern Tier region are available at Letchworth State...
Fourth of July shooting on Myrtle Avenue
ALBANY (NEWS10) – In the early hours of the morning, police responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Myrtle Avenue in Albany. The incident occurred shortly after midnight during a large gathering, resulting in six young individuals, aged between 16 and 19, sustaining gunshot wounds. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. […]
Police: Averill Park woman was over 3x too drunk to drive
An Averill Park woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for intoxication. State Police responded to the area of Edgewood Drive in Averill Park just before 3 p.m. on July 1 for a report of an unresponsive driver. Troopers found the driver, Lori B. Murray,...
Police: Albany man pointed gun during road rage incident on 787
An Albany man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun on 787 during a road rage incident last April 13 around 4:30 p.m. Khymeir Yarbrough, 25, was arrested on Tuesday. Two adults and a child under the age of 17 were in the car, State Police said. A warrant...
07/05/24: Rainy & Stormy Start to the Holiday Weekend
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Rob Lindenmuth & Jordan Due. Today Albany saw some showers and isolated downpours cross through the region not making it a completely dry afternoon and evening. Although we did not see too much sun, we warmed up quite a bit and it felt warm with that humidity as well. Tonight our overnight lows are looking warm in the low-70s. Humidity will likely feel worse throughout the day tomorrow, some isolated storms are expected to start into the afternoon and could linger into the early evening.
3 of New York’s Most Wanted Criminals Are From WNY
Have you seen any of New York State's 'Most Wanted Fugitives?' Three of them are from Western New York. They are considered armed and dangerous by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Special Investigations. Under no circumstances should you try to apprehend any of these fugitives. The investigator's contact info in each case is below each photo. Some of these fugitives have been on the run for over a year. Each is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.
PREVIEW: ‘Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists’ at PS21 in Chatham July 5 and 6
Chatham, N.Y. — It is a matter of unprecedented urgency—more urgency than you would typically expect from the U.S. premiere of a new work by Portuguese playwright Tiago Rodrigues. It is an urgency that PS21 Artistic Director Elena V. Siyanko articulates this way: “What better time to reflect on our own democratic institutions, whose future is in jeopardy as perhaps never before in our history, than July 4th weekend?” Accordingly, on July 5 and 6, PS21 is presenting what they believe is one of this or any season’s most innovative dramatic works, “Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists,” from the National Theater of Portugal and Festival d’Avignon.
Hudson Valley Made Liquid Sunshine Is This Years Drink Of The Summer
Liquid sunshine is now available at fan favorite locations throughout the Hudson Valley. This business is more of a second home to New York state residents. It's a place where locals can get their favorite ice cream flavor and fill up on gas. They have over 350 shops in New...
Trucking Firm Owner’s Scheme to Lower Insurance Costs Hits Dead End
The owner of a New York trucking business who fabricated a supposedly independent Texas affiliate to circumvent his existing firm’s negative safety rating and avoid higher insurance costs has been found guilty of conspiracy and fraud. On June 21, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western...
University at Buffalo’s New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and Innovation Hosts First New York State Microplastics Summit
Leaders in microplastics research and relevant stakeholders from across New York state recently gathered for the Microplastics Summit hosted by the New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and Innovation at UB. The summit, whose purpose was collaboration to address microplastics issues that impact the state, took place at UB’s Center for Tomorrow from June 5-7.
Massive Recall: Top-Selling Vehicles In New York May Cause Crash
Nearly two million vehicles have been recalled because of issues that can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This week, Ford recalled over a half-million more pickup trucks. Ford Issues Another Massive Recall. Ford confirmed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the popular automobile company...
BOCES Albany students raise money for local charities
Local high school students are celebrating their efforts to provide area charities with much-needed funding. During the school year, Capital Region BOCES students on the Albany campus sold coffee and raised hundreds of dollars for different charities including Schenectady City Mission, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society and the American Heart Association.
Senator Dan Stec Talks Prison Closures across the State
State Lawmakers have wrapped up the Legislative session for the year in Albany and heading into the summer the question for many with prison communities in their districts is when the Governor will release the so-called hit list of prisons the state plans to close. North Country State Senator Dan...
Probe Exposes Mismanagement in Combating Mail Theft
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to implement the recommendations outlined in a new federal probe that revealed major mismanagement in how the agency is addressing the rise of mail theft in Queens. The investigation – which was the first ever probe...
Niagara County law enforcement participate in campaign to stop impaired driving
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara officers will join law enforcement agencies across New York State to keep travelers safe on the road this holiday weekend. Starting today, the statewide July 4th High Visibility Engagement Campaign prompted by STOP-DWI New York goes into effect-...
Thank you for your exemplary service w/ Photo Gallery
The annual Bethlehem Police Department awards ceremony recognized the exceptional service of its individuals in an afternoon ceremony at Elm Ave Park. The post Thank you for your exemplary service w/ Photo Gallery first appeared on Spotlight News.
Three Shell Fishing Areas to be Closed July 3-10
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will temporarily close three shell fishing areas on the North Shore of Long Island during the upcoming July 4th holiday week. DEC imposes these closures during busy holidays to protect public health from potentially contaminated shellfish associated with increased boating activity in shell fishing waters. Boaters are reminded to use pump-out facilities to help protect water quality.
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