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New York state provides Cornell lab $19.5M to control avian flu in dairy industry
While there are no confirmed cases of avian flu among New York’s dairy cattle, researchers at Cornell University will utilize state funds on the frontlines to help fight the outbreak. New York legislators gave $19.5 million on Monday to expand the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University, just...
Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement
There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]
Raymond Corporation among those competing for title of "Coolest Thing Made in New York"
For the next two months businesses from all across New York state are competing to see who makes the coolest thing, and there are several contenders for the crown in our region. One of the applicants selected for voting is the Raymond Corporation, an industry-leading forklift manufacturer, based in Greene.
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...
Prosecutors oppose motion to toss Trump’s hush money conviction over immunity claim
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump want to use a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn his New York hush money trial conviction. Prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told Judge Juan Merchan that the ruling from the nation's highest court is unrelated to his conviction on charges that he illegally paid hush money to keep women quiet about alleged sexual encounters and then covered up the payments as legal expenses during his 2016 campaign. ...
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
Suspended Central NY judge tried to downplay her racially insensitive comments: ‘I don’t see color’
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Central New York Supreme Court justice tried to minimize her comments at a graduation party that she admitted showed an appearance of racial bias, her testimony to a state commission shows. Erin P. Gall, a judge based in Oneida County, was suspended with pay...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 22-26
These are the inspections from July 22 to 26 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
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...
Big Lots Closing Many Stores But These 3 Remain In Capital Region
The popular discount home retailer has announced the closing of more than 80 stores nationwide, including 3 in New York. It's a classic case of good news, bad news if you are a big fan of the discount deals on home goods and more at Big Lots. According to a...
Broadalbin-Perth students gear up for summer camp of science and surprises
FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Young learners in Broadalbin-Perth Central School District (BPCSD) are heading to summer camp next week. While field games are still included, this particular camp is unique, focusing on hands-on STEM activities during the summer recess. Camp Invention at BPCSD began three years ago. Since...
The Family Counseling Center Announces State-wide Summit on Domestic Violence
The Family Counseling Center Announces State-wide Summit on Domestic Violence. [Gloversville, NY] The Family Counseling Center of Fulton County is announcing that its domestic violence program, The Domestic Violence Program of Fulton County will be hosting a state-wide summit on the Intersection of Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Substance Use on August 21, 2024. The event will be a day-long conference held on the campus of Fulton Montgomery Community College. This summit will bring together mental health providers and domestic violence professionals, along with community members, local law enforcement, and others with a focus on caring for those seeking safety and creating relationships free from abuse.
Victim of deadly Ballston Spa fire identified as woman, 84
The person killed in a deadly fire over the weekend in Ballston Spa was an 84-year-old woman, investigators said. Firefighters were called to 809 Greenwood Drive on Saturday night for a house fire with someone trapped. The woman’s body was found in the house after the fire was put out....
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