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Southern Tier agencies for disabled get transportation funds
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Southern Tier agencies that help people with disabilities will get federal funding to improve transportation. Governor Kathy Hohul’s Office announced that a total of $52.1 million will be going to 133 initiatives across New York State, and a couple of agencies that support people in the Southern Tier will benefit […]
These 11 NYS Historical Markers Tell Remarkable Stories!
There are hundreds of historical markers all over Upstate New York. I find it almost impossible to pass one. They tell important stories, small stories, quizzical stories, and funny stories. And there are a bunch of regionally popular Upstate foods that also have their own historical markers. This gallery looks...
Some children tied to N.Y. nurse’s fake vaccine scheme are barred from school
NEW YORK (AP) — A suburban New York school district has barred patients of a former nurse practitioner who pleaded guilty to running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination card scheme. The move by school officials in the Long Island hamlet of Plainedge comes nearly three years after Julie DeVuono, the...
Western New Yorkers deliver supplies to hurricane zone, plan to make another run
“The people we delivered the stuff to in Kingsport, TN were so grateful,” Tim Berry of Williamsville told WBEN from North Carolina. Berry and his friend Shawn McMahon are already planning to make another run with supplies for people in crisis.
Safest Cities in America Ranking Includes Four from New York
Do you think New York is one of the safest states? A new study certainly thinks so. When thinking about what makes a city or neighborhood safe, most tend to think about the ability to take a nightly stroll without having to constantly look over one's shoulder. While that is...
7OYS investigation finds dozens of injury lawsuits from people living in same apartment buildings
An Eyewitness News investigation has found dozens of construction injury lawsuits from people living in the same homes in New York City, which builders and contractors say is evidence of the extensive insurance fraud in the New York construction industry.When someone files a lawsuit, they list on the lawsuit their home address.Eyewitness News analyzed hundreds of construction site injury lawsuits in the New York State public court filing database and found that many of them came from people living in the same apartment building or home.At an apartment building on Ellis Avenue in the Bronx, we found 30 construction injury...
Where to Buy Amazing ‘Franken-Pumpkins’ in New York
October is all about pumpkins, and this year some local farm stands are offering a very special variety. New York is famous for its unique gourds. The largest pumpkin ever grown in North America, for example, was produced right here in the Empire State, and another New York farmer just took home giant pumpkin honors in Saratoga Springs, NY for a 2,018-pound behemoth (below). But back to Franken-pumpkins...
Best Weekend Events For Oct. 4 – 6 In Western New York
Heading into the weekend with a big Buffalo matchup: the Buffalo Bills are going up against the Houston Texans. This is a big match up because former Buffalo Bill Stefon Diggs is on the Texans, and it’s the first time that he will go up against Josh Allen in the regular season. There will be tons of watch parties happening around Western New York for the game, but there are so many other fun events happening this weekend to make sure you have a fun time in Buffalo.
New York State Convenience Store Association Vehemently Opposes Picente’s Proposed Laws
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is proposing legislation that would take aim at smoke shops, convenience stores and mostly illegal pot shops. One industry association is vehemently opposed to the new laws. The legislation first introduced approximately one month ago, will be presented soon to the Oneida County Board of...
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