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Massive Recall Affects Truck Drivers In New York
Truck owners across New York State should be on alert after a massive recall was issued earlier this week. Ford issued a recall for over 500,000 F-150 trucks due to an issue with the transmission. The transmission can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the truck is going and that could lead to accidents.
How much will Oneida, Herkimer counties get from AG's teen vaping settlement with JUUL?
Oneida County, Herkimer County and area BOCES will each receive hundreds of thousands of dollars to spend on programs to keep kids from vaping. The money comes from a $462 million multistate settlement with vape company JUUL Labs Inc., for its role in the rapid rise in vaping among underage youth nationwide. ...
Construction begins on $319 million dry pump manufacturing facility in New York to support the semiconductor supply chain
Construction has begun on Edwards Vacuum’s dry pump manufacturing facility in Alabama, New York. The company, which manufactures vacuum and abatement equipment for the semiconductor industry, is investing $319 million into the project, with $127 million being spent on phase one. Edwards Vacuum's 240,000 square-foot campus will feature manufacturing, warehouse, and administration facilities. According to the company, the all-electric facility will have the capacity to produce 10,000 dry pumps per year. To help support the project, Edwards Vacuum will receive up to $21 million from the Empire State Development. This includes performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits and Investment Tax Credits and $1 million to support workforce development efforts and training.
Tenney, DiPietro win WNY Republican primary races
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In two Republican primaries centered around Western New York Tuesday night, Claudia Tenney won a rematch for the candidacy in New York’s 24th Congressional District while fellow incumbent David DiPietro will be the GOP’s candidate in the State Assembly’s 147th District. With 75 percent of reporting done by 11 p.m., the […]
Central Hudson Now To Pay $62.59 Million Following Major Investigation
It's been two years since the New York State Public Service Commission opened an investigation into Central Hudson's billing practices and customer information system implementation. The urgent request for the investigation came following thousands of complaints of alleged billing errors from local Central Hudson customers. A recent press release has...
The First Crack Just Opened in the Climate Left
There will be many chances this week to dissect why two-term New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman lost his primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, which The Associated Press called less than an hour after the polls closed on Tuesday. Post mortems will focus on the financial angle (the 16th District primary was the most expensive in House history) and, of course, the Israel-Palestine angle (nearly $15 million alone came from an American Israel Public Affairs Committee-affiliated super PAC that aggressively portrayed Bowman as antisemitic). Others will say it had been a forgone conclusion and point to the disturbing...
Jackpot: Enormous Blue Crab Smashes New York State Record
Sometimes, the fisherman isn't lying about the size of their catch. A monumental blue crab was once again harvested in New York, and it's smashed the previous record set only 10 months ago. Not only does New York have a new record on the books... but the legendary crustacean may...
Gaming Commission creating Committee for racehorse aftercare funding
Volunteers are being sought out to serve on the New York State Game Commission's new advisory committee for racehorse aftercare funding. Thoroughbred and Standardbred owners, breeders, and animal protection organizations specializing in horse aftercare and rescue are eligible to serve on the panel.
VIDEO: Watch Dramatic New York Bird Rescue
A dramatic scene recently unfolded in New York state when a baby bird became trapped inside a residential basketball hoop. Springtime is the season for almost every species of animal in the northeast to bring new life into the world. While predators like peregrine falcons and red-tail hawks are raised in nests high in the sky, other birds, like the tufted titmouse, choose more humble locations. Unfortunately for one feathered family, their nest location turned deadly when disaster struck.
Primary day results: Demond Meeks defeats Willie Lightfoot for NYS Assembly seat
The results are in from Primary Day voting in New York state. In Monroe County, incumbent Demond Meeks (D) defeated Rochester City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot (D) for the NYS Assembly's 137th district seat. Attorney Michael Geraci took down former Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren to become a judge of the Rochester...
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