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George Santos pleads guilty to 2 felonies in fraud case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, avoiding a criminal trial that was set to begin next month. Though Santos originally faced 23 felony counts, his lesser plea is still set to carry jail time. Aggravated identity theft carries a two-year mandatory minimum, […]
Vermont's youngest delegate at the DNC: 'This is my future. I want to have a say in it.'
The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago today, and Vermont's delegation is one of the youngest in the country. Nine of the 14 voting delegates are under the age of 37 — and four are under 26. The youngest Vermont delegate in Chicago is Addie Lentzner of Bennington, who...
$120 Per Child: New Food Assistance for New York Families
New York State has introduced a new initiative to support low-income families during the summer. Through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, the state is distributing $120 per child to eligible families to help cover the cost of healthy meals. Nearly $200 million in food assistance has already been issued to over 1.5 million children, with more benefits being sent out in the coming weeks.
Passengers left stranded with ruined luggage after bus driver stalls in Central Ave flood
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Some bus passengers in route to New York City Monday found themselves stranded in floodwater after their bus driver attempted to drive through a very flooded Central Avenue in Albany. CBS 6 captured the whole ordeal on camera while covering the flooded area Monday. Central...
We Salute You: Paul Norman Thomas
Please join us in saluting Army Cpl. Paul Norman Thomas of Watervliet. He was the youngest of four brothers who all served in World War II at the same time, and sadly, the only one not to return home. He was just 19 years old. Thank you for your service.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Suffolk and Nassau counties Monday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:45 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Suffolk and Nassau counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 6:45 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
NY weather update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at 4:45 p.m.
The warning was for Rensselaer County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm," according to the National Weather Service.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
See the 307 New York delegates to the DNC (including 6 from Central NY)
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday morning in Chicago. Thousands of delegates from across the country are gathered this week to nominate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president. Below is a primer on local delegates to the convention, and a list of...
Hochul signs craft brewery Direct to Customer bill
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, smaller breweries and other spirit manufacturers in New York State were able to ship their product directly to the customer. After a bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, August 19, that change has now become permanent.
Greenidge Generation battles New York agency over Dresden power plant permit
Bitcoin miner Greenidge Generation has filed a lawsuit against the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) over licensing issues. According to an Aug. 15 court filing, the company seeks an injunction after the DEC denied its Title V air permit application for its Dresden power generation and mining facility.
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