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New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Steuben County Habitat for Humanity to reopen after yearlong restoration project
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — After a fire last July destroyed much of the Habitat for Humanity in Corning, construction to get the building operational again is almost finished. According to officials with Habitat for Humanity, the Corning ReStore location at 3412 state Route 414 is scheduled to reopen on Friday, August 9. The release states […]
Drunk driver crashes into pond outside of Auburn Bass Pro Shops
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Just before 11 p.m. on July 20, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the area of Finger Lakes Mall Drive and Clark Street Road for a car collision. At the scene, deputies found a black Ford F250 that had crashed into the...
2024 U-E Grad, Mom Killed in Head-On Crash on Interstate 86
An Endwell woman and her 18-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 86 as they were returning from a college orientation visit. Authorities said the collision happened shortly before 5 p.m. Friday in the town of Chemung. According to a state police news release, a westbound Nissan...
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Geneva Library Hosts Henna Tattoo Event for Teen Summer Reading
The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, NY hosted a Henna Tattoo event on Friday. Some of the staff also participated in the fun. Miss Joy spent the afternoon creating amazing designs. The event was part of the library's Summer Reading program for teens. Source: Geneva Public Library. Source Type: Library.
$2.9M awarded to Oishei Children's Hospital for youth suicide prevention
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo would be awarded $2.9 million in suicide prevention services for at-risk youth. The award is part of Hochul’s $15 million fund to develop suicide prevention services and an effort for historically underserved, LGBTQ+, as...
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
Upstate New York Car Dealer Goes Viral For ‘The Office’ Video Parody
An Upstate New York car dealer is going viral online for her hilarious parody of The Office! Seriously, Hollywood needs to hire her!. It’s not fair that the Hawk Tuah Girl can go viral and make a career out of it, but this woman can’t. It simply wouldn’t be fair. She’s hilarious! Check out her viral parody of The Office at a car dealership below!
J.R. Dill Wine Bar, Ivy Lane Flowers recently opened in downtown Watkins Glen. What's new.
North Franklin Street in Watkins Glen is getting a makeover, with a flurry of new business openings this summer. A new wine bar and flower shop recently opened, and work is underway on a small boutique hotel in historic downtown Watkins Glen. Nigar Hale, executive director of the Watkins Glen...
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