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Pa. tops list of states’ in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail completed
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road. In addition, New York State recently awarded the contract for rail trail construction from Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake and...
Ticketing system glitch leads to free entry for some at New York State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Some New York State Fair-goers got in for free on Saturday following issues with the fair’s ticketing system. News10NBC’s Syracuse affiliate reports the ticketing system operated by Etix suffered a nationwide outage. Gate attendants had to verify tickets. People in line to buy a...
Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
New York State Dad’s 5 Rules For Back To School
The cold and flu season are starting to take over New York State. With back to school approaching from Niagara Falls to Albany, it is time to really remember what your mom and dad taught you about staying healthy through the year. As a father of four kids, under eight...
North Carolina man arrested for having a rifle in his truck near the NYS Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 34-year-old man from North Carolina was arrested on Saturday, August 24, near the New York State Fairgrounds for having an AR-15 rifle and a 30-round magazine in his truck. New York State Police say Troopers saw the man, Curtis Young, acting suspiciously after he took the exit ramp from I-690 […]
Officials urge vaccination for mosquito-borne virus in some NY regions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
NY State Fair forecast for Day 7: Sunny skies could turn rainy by nightfall
Geddes, N.Y. —It’s looking to be a sunny and hot day Tuesday at the New York State Fair, but cooler temperatures are expected to roll in later in the night. Temperatures will hit a high of around 89 degrees Tuesday, with light wind, according to the National Weather Service.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
COVID spreading at high level in NY as new 2024 vaccines arrive for back to school
Most New York communities faced COVID-19 infections spreading at high levels in recent days as health officials pushed new vaccines targeting currently surging strains, such as KP.3.1.1, state data show. Wastewater testing maps for New York lit up with red "high level" detections as of last week, as New Yorkers shed the virus...
Hundreds gather at NYS Fair to honor fallen officers on Law Enforcement Day
Geddes, N.Y. — Hundreds of law enforcement officers, politicians and dignitaries from throughout New York gathered at the State Fair on Monday for a ceremony honoring fallen officers. The noontime event outside the Horticulture Building began as Syracuse police officers, Onondaga County sheriff’s deputies and state troopers followed Syracuse...
Hochul Attends Pre-Shabbat Reception
Rabbi Marc Schneier welcomed New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul to the Hamptons Synagogue in Westhampton Beach for her annual visit, marked by a pre-Shabbat cocktail reception. Dan’s Papers President, Victoria Schneps, presented the governor a “Vicki” statuette for the Powerful Women on the East End Award.
County leaders celebrate completion of Trailblazing Women of WNY monument project at Old County Hall
A number of local officials joined the Trailblazing Women of WNY on Monday to formally commemorate the monuments of Mary Burnett Talbert, Louise Blanchard Bethune and Geraldine “Gawö:Sid-tah” Green. Read more from WBEN:
New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The head of the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) says that they don’t plan to finish reviewing 2023 applications for those wanting to enter the recreational marijuana market until sometime in 2025. Felicia Reid, acting director of the OCM, told Spectrum News 1 that there are still 600 applications pending for marijuana retailers … Continue reading The post New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. When is this happening?
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop location across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
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