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Thousands of N.Y. homeowners must find new property insurance providers
NEW YORK — Two property insurance companies are leaving the state of New York, meaning tens of thousands of homeowners must find new coverage fast. In parts of Long Island, that won't be so easy.Adirondack Insurance Exchange and subsidiary Mountain Valley Indemnity are leaving the state by the end of 2024, asking customers to "identify options for replacement" now. The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is overseeing the exit."I believe that DFS is doing everything they can to try to make this work," said licensed insurance agent and broker Jason Bartow. "Unfortunately, I think this kind of came...
Massive News For Hockey Fans In New York State
There is a rare sporting moment that will take place this weekend in one of New York State's most prestigious locations. As we get ready for the kids to go back to school, and the fall weather to return, there are some big events that are still happening to wrap up the summer. For example, horse racing is still thriving in Saratoga and this weekend brings more of the excitement.
House committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush-money trial
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the head of a political campaign marketing company that employs the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Trump's hush-money trial.
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On June 12, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed support for a mask ban on subways and at protests while other politicians in New York City, Los Angeles and North Carolina are considering or have already passed laws that ban masks in public spaces. Disability, civil liberties and other activists have raised alarm regarding how mask bans, even with formal exemptions for health and religious reasons, offer no guarantee of fair enforcement and can stigmatize masking in general during an ongoing pandemic. This said, I argue that we should oppose mask bans due to two vital functions.
New York Prepares for Two Spectacular Eclipses
New York is gearing up for not just one, but two extraordinary celestial events in the next two months. New York will be witness to a partial eclipse of the Full Harvest Moon on September 17, followed by the awe-inspiring "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse on October 2, 2024. Partial...
New York State funding unlocks federal grant for the Town of Colonie
New state funding will support public safety efforts in Colonie. New York state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie was in Latham Thursday to announce funding meant to activate a federal grant for public safety. The Bronx Democrat says the money will improve communications services among first responders and motorists. $650,000 will...
26-Year-Old Charged With Stabbing Death of Mother in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- A Herkimer man is charged with stabbing his mother to death at the Stone Ridge Orchards apartments in Herkimer Thursday night. Herkimer Police say they received a third-party report of a possible homicide at the Protection Avenue complex around 11:30 Thursday night. Officers responding to the apartment were met by 26-year-old Jeremiah Moore, who allegedly made disturbing comments about his mother to officers. Officers checked the apartment and found the victim dead inside.
Oneida County is Offering Residents Money Towards Repairing Failing Septic Systems
One of the biggest expenses that a homeowner may have to deal with is a repair or replacement of their septic system. For those who don't know what that is, you don't have to stress or lose sleep over it. For those who do know what those are get ready because Oneida County is offering you a big chunk of change to help fix or replace your system.
NYSP: Local resident is one of two suspects charged in Jefferson County felony larceny case
WATERTOWN- A local resident is among a pair of suspects charged with felony larceny in Jefferson County, authorities say. Joshua R. Cox, 32, of Carthage, NY was arrested Thursday evening by the New York State Police (Watertown). Cox is formally charged with one felony count of grand larceny in the fourth-degree (property value greater than $1,000).
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has his […]
N.Y. Gov. Hochul signs laws aimed at safer swimming ahead of Labor Day weekend
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A trio of bills Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Friday aim to make swimming safer across New York. The three bills extend a commission formed to prevent childhood drowning, expand education programs focused on drowning dangers, and better align state regulations around pool enclosures with international standards.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
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