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New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
DEC Asks Central New York’s Help With Wild Turkey Survey
The New York State DEC needs your help when it comes to turkey. This isn't for hunters only either. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public to watch wild turkeys and report any sightings they have in an online form. The Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey is a way for the DEC to track wild turkey population, reproduction, and habitat changes.
Can You Identify the “Strange Creature” Found in a New York Attic?
Shrieks, hisses, and projectile vomit are generally the sign that your house is haunted... luckily for one New York family, an animal expert was nearby to help find (and finally identify) a mystery guest in their New York barn. The summer season in New York is prime time for baby...
Recall alert: Jalapenos, green peppers, green beans sold at Aldi recalled
The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of jalapenos, green peppers and green beans sold at some Aldi stores. The FDA said the recall was initiated because the vegetables may be contaminated with listeria. The recall affects the following items:. Jalapeno, 8 oz. bag with UPC 4099100087680. Green...
Judge bars former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre from working for group for 10 years
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Monday banned Wayne LaPierre, the former head of the National Rifle Association, from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade, but he declined to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group’s finances. The...
This New Hudson Valley Driving Trend Is a Nightmare
A new driving trend seems to have hit the Hudson Valley, and not only is it illegal, but it could lead to deadly consequences. There are more than a few unfortunate driving habits in the Hudson Valley, and many of them seem to happen at the Route 9/44-55 interchange at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. While the most popular move can cost commuters up to $450, a new trend could get someone seriously hurt.
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
Cornell University laboratory to receive $30M expansion after New York State investment
ITHACA (WBNG) -- A new expansion project is set to begin on Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center and New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The state is contributing $19.5 million and the university $10 million to add 26,000 square feet of usable space in the lab. Executive Director at the AHDC Francois Elvinger said these investments will further the research done to help fight emerging diseases and improve the state’s ecosystem.
Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--GOV. KATHY HOCHUL RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INCREASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY OVERDOSE KITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS, NEW YORK HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 700,000 OVERDOSE EMERGENCY KITS STATEWIDE. MANY STATE LEADERS STRESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ARE AT A GREATER RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND...
Preschooler in New York Traumatized by Blood-Stained Burger King Meal
A mom from western New York says her 4-year-old daughter was traumatized and won't eat any food after a horrifying visit to Burger King, where the little girl (and mom) found actual blood splattered all over the food wrapper and meal. It's Not Ketchup!. According to the New York Post,...
Governor Hochul May Ban Cell Phones From New York Schools
The debate about cell phones in the classroom has been controversial, with mixed opinions about whether or not it would be beneficial to students and their families. It’s a newer problem for society, since many parents nowadays didn’t have the concern or even the opportunity to have a cellular device in the classroom: it wasn’t even a thought. When you’re at school, you are at school.
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