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10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
Get food stamps or public assistance? NY wants to hear how hard the system is to use
Syracuse, N.Y. — The state wants to hear from families who receive benefits like food stamps and public assistance about how hard the help is to get. In the spring, the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council asked the state and county departments of social services to share a statewide survey that asked people about their experience with the public benefit system.
New Yorkers to save $853M with new health insurance premium rates
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers are expected to save more than $850 million after the state approved health insurance premium rate increases well below what insurance companies had requested. On Friday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved health insurers’ premium rate increases for 2025, with...
NYS Fair: Get free Narcan and demo of new overdose prevention video game on Saturday
Geddes, N.Y. -- Free Narcan will be available Saturday at the 2024 New York State Fair. Anyone can get the opioid overdose reversal kits (with two doses each) for no charge at the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) display in the Science and Industry Building, across the courtyard from the Milk Products Building.
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
Two rescued after boat catches fire on Oneida Lake
SYLVAN BEACH — No one was injured when a boat caught on fire on Oneida Lake late Thursday afternoon, according to the Sylvan Beach Fire Department. Fire officials said the alarm was raised at 5:43 p.m. for a full-involved boat fire off the beach. The Sylvan Beach Fire Department launched their water rescue craft and doused the flames on the 22-foot boat, which was unoccupied on arrival.
Iconic St. Mary's Church in Rome to be demolished
ROME, N.Y. — The former St. Mary's Church, an iconic landmark in the city of Rome is set to be demolished. The building was heavily damaged when a EF-2 tornado hit Rome this summer, devastating many parts of the city. The church, which was once independent, has been owned...
Syracuse football game thread: Syracuse vs Ohio
The Syracuse Orange (0-0, 0-0) are back in action today on the ACC Network as they welcome the Ohio Bobcats (0-0) to the JMA Wireless Dome with kickoff scheduled at 3:30. Will Syracuse start the Fran Brown Era on a high note? What will we see from a new look Syracuse team and coaching staff? How will those in attendance enjoy the new Dome seats?
Girl fatally shot at apartments near Syracuse’s University Hill, police say
This story was updated with information from the Syracuse Police Department. Syracuse, N.Y. — A teenage girl was fatally shot Friday night at apartments near University Hill in Syracuse, police said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
NCAA Football: Pittsburgh at Syracuse
Nov 11, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs the ball defended by Syracuse Orange defensive back Justin Barron (8) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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