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Here’s how Albany could squander NY’s coming $12 billion carbon-tax slush fund
Economists don’t agree on much, which may explain why politicians usually ignore them. Harry Truman, exasperated by his fiscal advisers’ annoying “On the one hand, but on the other hand” equivocations, is said to have shouted, “Can’t somebody bring me a one-handed economist?”. But...
Revolutionary App Helps New York Patients Restore Their Hearing
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Chris Ellis, Founder of AudioCardio. AudioCardio is a clinically-proven sound therapy that maintains and restores hearing. A Stanford study showed 78% of participants had a positive change in hearing within 3 weeks. Chris and I discuss what Hudson Valley residents need to do preventatively for noise pollution, and how AudioCardio works simply via phone app.
Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
New York State Senator James Seward Remembered
James L. Seward, esteemed New York State Senator, passed away on July 27th, 2024, at the age of 72. A dedicated public servant, Seward represented the 51st Senate District, which encompasses parts of central New York, from 1987 until his retirement in 2020. His tenure of over three decades was marked by a steadfast commitment to his constituents and a reputation for bipartisan cooperation.
Why You Must Leave Right Away If You See These Colors In New York
If you see a certain color painted outside homes or businesses in New York State you must leave right away. If You See Purple Paint in New York You Need To Leave Right Away. Recently, nearby Pennsylvania joined a growing list of states that have passed purple paint laws. If...
New York’s Top Ice Cream Flavors for National Ice Cream Month
July is National Ice Cream Month, and what better way to celebrate than indulging in New Yorkers' favorite ice cream flavors? HolidayCalendar.io has analyzed grocery shopping data from 12 million Americans and surveyed 4,500 people across 15 states to reveal the top five ice cream flavors enjoyed by residents of the Empire State. Here’s the countdown of New York's favorite flavors, leading up to the ultimate favorite!
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Fifteen GOP-led states back Trump bid to reverse $454 million fraud judgment
South Carolina and 14 other states are backing former President Donald Trump‘s efforts to appeal a New York court order for him to pay more than $454 million for allegedly making false estimates on the value of his assets and properties. Earlier this year, state Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for allegedly […]
Boys playing on girls-only sports teams? Why NY may order high schools to allow it
New York may order high schools to let boys play girls-only sports and compete against girls for spots on those teams under a proposed policy change that has alarmed school administrators. The proposal by the state Education Department would break down gender distinctions for any sports that don't offer separate teams for both...
Morning Headlines with Yancey Roy 7/29/24
WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany bureau chief for Newsday, about New York state's Board of Elections working on the final wording of a ballot question on the Equal Rights Amendment. A 2022 Siena College graduate, Alexander began his journalism career as a sports writer for Siena College's...
James Seward, 72, a longtime New York state senator, has died
Former state Sen. James Seward, who served in the legislature for 33 years, died of cancer Saturday. His death was announced Saturday by his former chief of state, Duncan S. Davie in a news release. He said Seward “passed away this morning after a valiant fight against cancer.”. “The...
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