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Do You Want to Be a New York State Trooper? $66 Million Investment Opens Doors for Aspiring Cops
Have you ever thought about becoming a state trooper? Now might be your chance! With a massive $66 million investment, the New York State Police are ramping up their recruitment efforts, opening the doors for a new generation of troopers. This funding will support additional State Police academy classes aimed at increasing the number of troopers to tackle critical issues, including the fight against illegal firearms trafficking.
N.Y. Lottery: 4 coworkers get $250K each after splitting $1 million Mega Millions prize
A group of four coworkers have claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Mega Millions drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The four coworkers are from Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Depew. They matched the numbers on March 15, 2024, according to lottery officials. The...
Goodbye To These Western New York Big Lots Stores
The news was not great this week for those in Western New York who love to shop at Big Lots stores. As many stores across New York State will be closing, there are some around Buffalo that will be on that list. The summer is winding down and the back-to-school...
Alarming Increase in Tickborne Illnesses Reported in Upstate New York
Several county health agencies in New York are reporting an alarming increase in tickborne illnesses this summer, including Tioga County. According to a recent Disease Surveillance report, in the first half of 2024, Tioga County has had 29 cases of Anaplasmosis, 4 cases of Babesiosis, and 143 cases of Lyme disease. This increase is significant compared to the same period in 2023, which recorded only 16 cases of Anaplasmosis, 1 case of Babesiosis, and 47 cases of Lyme disease.
Asked about bear carcass prank, RFK Jr. says he once had a freezer full of roadkill meat
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It wasn’t just the dead bear. Days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted to taking a bear carcass from the side of the road and placing it in Central Park as a prank a decade ago, he said that has been picking up roadkill his “whole life” and once had a “freezer full of it” at home. The comment came as the independent presidential candidate was leaving an upstate New York courtroom Wednesday where he had testified in a lawsuit seeking to exclude him from the state’s ballot in November. The trial has focused on whether Kennedy improperly listed a residence in the New York City suburb of Katonah as his home address on his nominating petitions, when he has actually been living in the Los Angeles area since 2014.
Boar's Head faces class action lawsuit in NY after listeria outbreak
A class action lawsuit against Boar's Head was filed in a New York district court last week following the company's more than 7 million pound recall of meat and poultry products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak toward the end of July. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 1, says Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. "has improperly, deceptively, and misleadingly labeled and marketed its products...
Big Lots store closures expand to Rochester region. See the locations closing in NY
Seven additional New York Big Lots locations will close this year as the discount retailer struggles with a tough consumer market, including the Canandaigua location and two in Western New York. Three others — two in Long Island and one north of Albany — were said to be closing in New York according...
Tri-State Area nursing home company discouraged 911 calls, ex-employee says
TROY, N.Y. – A former employee of a New York nursing home company says she was fired for blowing the whistle about what she describes as unsafe practices.Former New York nursing home employee describes alleged unsafe practicesFrom insect infestations in patients' rooms to holes in the ceiling, former nursing director Cheri Reppenhagen said she complained to her bosses about those problems and more at the Troy Center because she wanted things to improve at the upstate nursing home."I valued the work I did. I lived and breathed my job," she told CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas.Reppenhagen said she pushed...
Herkimer College Announces Important Dates and Information for New Students
Herkimer College announces the new student welcome schedule for the fall 2024 semester. Wednesday, August 14 two virtual information sessions take place at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. with new commuter and residential students required to attend one session. Students will receive an overview of what to expect at the upcoming orientation and need-to-know information to prepare for arrival on campus.
Lucy Munro Named to 2024 USA Box Lacrosse Training Roster
Lucy Munro, a standout from Northwestern, is among the 32 athletes selected for the 2024 USA Women's Box Lacrosse Training Camp. The camp, set for August 23-25 in Utica, N.Y., aims to finalize the roster for the inaugural 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships, which will take place from September 20-29, also in Utica. Head coach Ginny Capicchioni will announce the final team of 23 after the camp concludes. The U.S. team will compete against nine other nations, starting their tournament on September 20 against the Netherlands. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time World Lacrosse is hosting a women’s championship in this format.
Track and field preview, Aug. 8: Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone to leave it all on the track
Previewing track and field action on August 8 including the finals in the women's 400m hurdles and the men's 200m. Source: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/track-and-field-preview-aug-8-lyles-mclaughlin-levrone-leave-it-all-track.
Herkimer College Looking for 'Makers of the Mohawk Valley' for Upcoming Exhibit
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Herkimer College will soon showcase a gallery featuring makers in the Mohawk Valley. The show, which is titled Makers of the Mohawk Valley, begins on Aug. 30 and will feature art and other finely crafted objects produced by individuals aged 18 and older who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.
Reaction mixed to Herkimer homeless law
HERKIMER — A recently enacted law that bans camping and sleeping in Herkimer village parks has been met with mixed reaction. The Herkimer Village Board met on July 31, where village officials expressed the growing concern over homeless encampments and the public safety issues surrounding them. The five-member board passed Local Law No. 6 of 2024: Prohibiting Camping or Sleeping in Village Parks unanimously.
Hamilton College welcomes new vice president for communications and marketing
CLINTON — Hamilton College has announced the appointment of Marisa Sanchez Benincasa as vice president for communications and marketing. Benincasa currently serves as executive director of institute affairs at the Arizona State University (ASU) Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. She will start at Hamilton immediately after Labor Day. Benincasa’s appointment follows an extensive national search with a pool of exceptionally experienced and talented candidates.
Annual Stars & Stripes Bike-Run-Walk to benefit Sitrin Military Program
BOONVILLE — The 8th Annual Stars & Stripes Bike-Run-Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Boonville VFW Post 5538, 108 Park Ave. “The Boonville VFW is pleased to offer four different activities for veterans and community members to enjoy the outdoors and changing scenery, while also raising funds for local veteran care,” said Paul Fortin, a Vietnam-era veteran and the Bike-Run-Walk coordinator. “We are proud to support such a necessary cause.”
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