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State Health Department lays out guidelines to protect New Yorkers against rabies
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summertime is here, which means more time in parks and outdoor spaces. According to the New York State Health Department, this is also the time to see an uptick in rabies cases. “It's not only a busy time for us to see rabid animals, but because...
Realistic school shooter drills banned in New York
On Monday, the New York State Board of Education approved new regulations on school shooter drills, banning certain practices and instituting new requirements. Under the new rules, schools must inform both students and parents about upcoming drills up to a week in advance.
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
Banks Start to Take Their Lumps to Address CRE Exposure
Several banks have raised capital to tackle their commercial real estate concentrations, despite the hit to shareholders – and many more are expected to follow their lead. New York Community Bancorp in Hicksville, New York, FirstSun Capital Bancorp in Denver and First Foundation Inc. in Dallas, have all turned to investors as part of broader plans to purge commercial real estate-related loans.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Miss Altamont Fair Pageant celebrates local culture
The Miss Altamont Fair Pageant is an annual event held at the Altamont Fair, celebrating local culture and community. Participants typically compete in various categories such as hobby wear, evening wear, and interviews. The event aims to highlight the poise, public speaking ability, and community involvement of the contestants. Here...
Lithium battery farm gets pushback from Hudson Valley homeowners
MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- As New York tries to meet aggressive green energy goals, Hudson Valley homeowners are pushing back against a key part of the state's plan. In the woods behind Roland Ciofrone's home on the border between Somers and Carmel, there are plans to store lithium batteries. "There's my bedroom over there. I'm sleeping 250 and 275 feet from these things. Doesn't make me too happy," said Ciofrone. He and his neighbors are giving it a big thumbs down. "There's a neighbor up the road trying to sell her house and she can't sell it," said Dawn Baker. Batteries could power 100,000 homes for...
After 10 Years, This Popular NJ Theme Park Is Finally Reopening
When you think of amusement parks and attractions in the Garden State, what do you think of?. Of course, your mind likely goes to Great Adventure in Jackson, and probably also to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights. There's also Morey's Pier, Castaway Cove, and tons of other amusement piers along...
City of Cortland Awarded $65K by State for Ash Tree Management
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently announced over $7 million dollars for urban and community forestry grants throughout the state for 23 projects in total. The City of Cortland will receive $65,000 towards Ash Tree Management. The funding will help with the removal and replacement of Ash Trees within...
Mother, grandmother killed in Upper East Side murder-suicide
A mother and grandmother are dead after a confrontation in a child custody dispute on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Friday, NYPD said.It happened just before 9 a.m. on East 88th Street between York and East End Avenue, just down the street from the entrance of Gracie Mansion.Police are investigating the scene of a suspected attempted murder-suicide on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.People were out enjoying the day, many with baby strollers, and they ran for cover when the shots rang out.The NYPD's Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said that a custody dispute was the cause of...
Split decision: WHS senior competes in USA Mullet Championships
Was the mullet ever in style or did it never go out of style? No matter the answer, Windham High School senior Eliott Kullman, also known as “Big Redd,” rocks the look. In fact, he wears it so well that he decided to compete in the USA Mullet Championships.
As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge celebrates 10 years, Connecticut continues tradition
MILFORD, Conn. — The summer of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which brought amyotrophic lateral sclerosis international awareness. Since the challenge was started by Anthony Senerchia, Pat Quinn and Pete Frates in 2014, all of whom since passed away from the disease, the viral sensation has raised awareness and funds for ALS research and support services.
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Poor living conditions are not just a New York City Housing Authority problem, but a private low income housing problem too, according to a new report from Community Service Society. The latest “Unheard Third” survey, reported exclusively by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, revealed “horrendous” living conditions,...
'A nightmare' - Disturbing video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in Harlem
Disturbing video obtained by Eyewitness News shows a 95-year-old woman being assaulted by a home health aide in Harlem this past weekend.The incident happened on July 21 after the home health aide was sent to take care of the woman who uses a walker and needs an oxygen tank.The video -- caught on the victim's Nest camera -- showed the aide whacking her with a pan and also hitting her repeatedly until she collapsed to the floor."It was a nightmare," said Michelle Mitchell, the victim's granddaughter. "It was horrific. It was one of the worst days of my life."Mitchell was...
Queens DA: Former campaign volunteers filed fake ballots
Six former volunteers for a City Council campaign were brought into a Queens courtroom in handcuffs Thursday afternoon. The five defendants were part of a scheme to benefit Republican candidate Yu-Ching James Pai’s bid to represent the City Council’s 20th District in Queens, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
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