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New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Storm rocks Capital Region; Glens Falls declares state of emergency
Glens Falls has declared a state of emergency as crews work to clean up damage from what the city was 85 mph winds that blew through. The following roads are temporarily closed because of downed power lines, flooding and downed trees:. McDonald at Warren. Mauro at Jackson. Hartford. Sanford from...
Dryden Dispensary opens first recreational drive-thru in New York State
ITHACA, N.Y. — The budtenders at Dryden Dispensary began handing off prepaid recreational orders to customers through the store’s drive-thru window on July 8, making it the first operation of its kind in New York State. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the state’s oversight agency, released the...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
With Sununu’s backing, foster children are closer to getting parents’ Social Security payments
The state is a step closer to returning parents’ Social Security payments to kids when they leave foster care, with Gov. Chris Sununu’s signature on House Bill 1598. Though, it will take more legislation before kids see the money. Dawson Hayes, who will be a Concord High junior...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Police ID troopers in officer-involved shooting in Vermont
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police have identified the two troopers in an officer-involved shooting in Burke over the weekend that left a Rhode Island man critically injured. Vermont State Police say Sgt. Joshua Mikkola and Tpr. Richard Berlandy are both assigned to the Derby barracks. Troopers say the man who...
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
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