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Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
Get food stamps or public assistance? NY wants to hear how hard the system is to use
Syracuse, N.Y. — The state wants to hear from families who receive benefits like food stamps and public assistance about how hard the help is to get. In the spring, the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council asked the state and county departments of social services to share a statewide survey that asked people about their experience with the public benefit system.
New Yorkers to save $853M with new health insurance premium rates
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers are expected to save more than $850 million after the state approved health insurance premium rate increases well below what insurance companies had requested. On Friday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved health insurers’ premium rate increases for 2025, with...
Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
Utica man, Little Falls woman arrested in Schuyler assault
SCHUYLER, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica man and a Little Falls woman were arrested on Wednesday, August 28 after an altercation over an allegedly stolen vehicle in Schuyler, according to New York State Police. According to troopers, the suspects — identified as 38-year-old Jason Pasquale of Utica and 44-year-old...
RBH’s downtown “Teachers Village” funded with $370M bond
RBH Group’s third “Teachers Village” income-restricted development with a massive retail component is moving forward in Atlanta, after the Development Authority of Fulton County approved a $370 million bond to fund it. The New Jersey-based developer plans to build a 34-story tower at 98 Cone Street in...
Popular Capital Region Coffee Chain Opening 3 New Locations
One of the area's best destinations for a cup of coffee and a bagel is getting ready to open three additional locations. Uncommon Grounds has been a Capital Region favorite for coffee, bagels, and more for years. And the chain continues to grow!. Not too long ago the chain opened...
Troy gifting training equipment to Olympic boxer
Troy gifting training equipment to young Olympic boxer. A local boxer who is a four-time national Olympic champion is getting some help from her hometown. Jadah Robinson has been a champion since she was a pre-teen. In 2019, Robinson became the first girl from the Capital Region to win the USA Boxing Junior Olympics.
Columbia antisemitism task force reports ‘crushing’ discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students
(New York Jewish Week) — Jewish students at Columbia University have been driven out of their dorm rooms, chased off campus, compelled to hide their Jewish identity, ostracized by their peers and targeted by faculty, according to a report released Friday by the university’s Task Force on Antisemitism. The report, the second one released by...
New Indoor Arena and Therapy Space for Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS), a 501c3 nonprofit which utilizes retired racehorses in therapeutic programs promoting the mental health and well-being of New York residents, will be unveiling a new state-of-the-art indoor arena and group therapy space Sept. 4 at its Saratoga Springs facility. Local officials and members of Congress will attend the ribbon cutting.
Queensbury traffic stop leads to weapons, drug charges
Two men face weapons charges after a Queensbury traffic stop. Joseph Yarter, 27, was stopped in the area of Main Street for a traffic violation, late Thursday evening. He didn’t have a valid driver’s license, police said. Troopers found numerous narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, police said.
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