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Rockland's empty seat in the MTA board room, and taxation on climate-friendly heat pumps
At first glance, it seemed wrong that Gov. Kathy Hochul had left vacant Rockland County’s seat on the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the world’s largest mass transit system. It has been more than a year since Rockland has had representation on the MTA board.
Western New York readies for Fourth of July celebrations on Wednesday
As many across the nation get set to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday, many Western New York communities are readying to celebrate Independence Day the night before on Wednesday. Read more from WBEN:
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
NYSP charges seven CBP union leaders in alleged scheme including three from NNY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers involved in an alleged Grand Larceny scheme. This includes three people from the Northern New York area. The following individuals arrested were executive board members of the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 138, Champlain, New […]
Tornado Believed To Have Touched Western New York
Ahead of the weekend, there were early warnings of a possible chance of tornado to touch down in Western New York. Chances were slim because Buffalo, New York typically has a low likelihood of being impacted by tornadoes, according to Risk Factor. However, one woman in Western New York believes...
Rome Third Ward meeting July 8; no meeting for August
ROME — Rome Third Ward Councilor Linda Fazio will hold her next ward meeting at the South Rome Senior Center on Monday, July 8, the councilor said in an announcement. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 8 at the South Rome Senior Center at 112 Ridge St., the announcement added. There will be no meeting in August, the Third Ward councilor added.
Man charged with burning house down, killing woman made admissions, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. – A Syracuse man charged with intentionally setting a fire that killed a woman after getting into a “disturbance” with his wife earlier that day made admissions to another person about the fire, police said in court documents. Anthony Greene, 58, was arraigned Wednesday in...
'This statue is staying here, and so are we': pushback on plans to remove Columbus statue
Standing in a group of supporters of the Columbus monument in downtown Syracuse Tuesday, Nick Pirro of the Columbus Monument Corporation said, "This statue isn't going anywhere, and neither are we. The real fight has just begun. It's a fight for art, it's a fight for history, and it's a fight for heritage."
New Hartford Citizens' Band Kicks Off Summer Concert Season
A community band formed over 100 years ago kicked off its weekly concert series with selections from "Game of Thrones," the "Harry Potter" movies, and some patriotic tunes ahead of Independence Day. New Hartford Citizens' Band Kicks Off Summer Concert Season. A community band formed over 100 years ago kicked...
Police identify 13-year-old boy as motorcyclist who collided with SUV in DeWitt
DeWitt, N.Y. — A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV Monday night and caught fire in DeWitt, police said. DeWitt police Tuesday had asked for the public’s help identifying the motorcyclist because they didn’t know who he was. He didn’t have any IDs or other identifying documents.
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
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