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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Organization Recertifies West Valley System Supporting Sustainable Future
WEST VALLEY, N.Y. — The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has recertified the West Valley Demonstration Project’s Environmental Management System, a management practice that allows organizations to conduct work in a systematic manner to minimize impacts of operations on the environment. “The West Valley Demonstration Project conducts its...
Two arrested after traffic stop finds drugs, driver under influence of cocaine
(WJET/WFXP) – Two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in McKean County. On Thursday, June 27, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Lewis Run conducted a traffic stop around 2:00 a.m. in Bradford City. Inside of the vehicle were two individuals — a 33-year-old Lewis Run woman...
Jamestown Secures $1.5M for Crucial Infrastructure Upgrades
(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – The City of Jamestown will receive $1.5 million from the 2024 Bridge NY Awards to fund the Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and fortify critical infrastructure against extreme weather conditions. The Minnow Brook Culvert...
Dunkirk Police Hosting National Night Out Celebration on August 6th
The Dunkirk Police Department has announced that it will once again host a celebration of National Night Out. The city's annual community policing event will take place on Tuesday, August 6th and will mark the 31st year the city will be involved. City police and fire crews will be at Washington Park, beginning at 6:30 PM, and a movie will follow at about 8:00 PM. Police will release more details about the event at a later date.
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Ghost Gun Trafficking Operation in Queens
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that sold dozens of ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Queens, New York. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered 86 firearms – including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons – along with over 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The individuals involved in the operation transported 3D-printed ghost guns assembled in Nassau County and serialized firearms purchased in Indiana into Queens, where they were stored and sold.
‘This is something we had to do’: Eden Farmer’s Market raises $2,600 for families displaced by tornado
EDEN, N.Y. — Eden continues to prove that it is "Eden Strong." The town’s farmer's market will be accepting donations for families displaced by last week’s tornado – day one already raised roughly $2,600. It may only be a town of about 7,500 people, but it’s...
You may be eligible for a free air conditioner in NY. Here's what you should know
Some New Yorkers may be eligible for a free air conditioner through New York's expanded Essential Plan program early next year. "As part of Governor Hochul's recently announced Extreme Heat Action Plan, the State's Essential Plan will add coverage for the purchase, delivery and installation of air conditioners for members with persistent asthma," the state Department of Health said. "While this program is currently under development, we intend to perform consumer and provider education and outreach so members know about the benefit."
NY declares state of emergency after tornado and storm damage. Here's what it means
A state of emergency has been declared for all of New York after several strong storms wreaked havoc across the state within the past week. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement late Tuesday after the latest of the storms toppled church steeples and knocked out power for many residents in Rome. Nine tornadoes have been confirmed statewide so far as a result of the recent severe weather, with one of the most recent tearing through Canandaigua.
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
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