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Hochul requests federal aid after severe storms pummel Upstate NY
Albany, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul this weekend requested federal disaster assistance as communities across Upstate New York recover from severe thunderstorms that hit the region last week. President Joe Biden will now determine whether to issue an emergency declaration, which would unlock federal dollars for debris removal and...
Scotia-Glenville CSD mourns sudden loss of Glen-Worden Principal Nicholas Criscone
SCOTIA, NY (WRGB) — The Scotia-Glenville Central School district is mourning Sunday, after the death of Glen-Worden Elementary Principal Nicholas Criscone. In a letter to district families, Supt. Susan M. Swartz described Criscone as having a "true Tartan heart," citing his passion for his students, staff, parents and families, and his commitment to the Scotia-Glenville community.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Fulton County man charged under harassment law in effect only two days
FULTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — A Saint Johnsville man faces a felony charge of aggravated harassment of a judge, just two days after the law defining that offense took effect. Edward McGowan was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, it is alleged that McGowan threatened to physically attack a judge after being arraigned on charges related to another separate domestic violence incident at the Fulton County Centralized Arraignment Court. The presiding judge set bail in connection with the original charges, which reportedly led to McGowan making threats.
Legislators field questions on housing and education funding
Lawmakers representing the Mad River Valley held a community forum at the Village Meeting House in Waitsfield recently where they shared their legislative priorities and fielded questions from the audience – with the housing crisis as a critical topic. The June 21 panel included Washington County state Reps. Dara...
University of Vermont Health Network says appointments on schedule following network outage
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont Health Network is planning to proceed with all patient appointments on Monday following last week's cybersecurity software outage that affected companies and hospitals worldwide. A UVM Health Network spokesperson issued a statement on Sunday night, saying that UVM Health Network teams continue...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
Sammy Hagar Can’t Meet Cop Who Wrote ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Sammy Hagar’s hopes of meeting the state trooper who wrote his “I Can’t Drive 55” speeding ticket appear to be dashed following an ex-cop’s attempt to solve the mystery. The singer will bring his Van Halen-focused Best of All Worlds tour to Saratoga Springs, New...
Vt. farmers asked to fill out flood damage survey for Agriculture Agency
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Farmers across Vermont who were hit hard by recent flooding are being asked to fill out a survey documenting their losses. It has been another tough summer for farmers across the region, including Joe’s Brook Farm in St. Johnsbury which lost upward of 95% of its crops due to flooding.
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