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Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Four-wheeler films trailer torn to absolute shreds after attempting to use parkway
A truck driver suffered the consequences of taking one of New York state’s forbidden parkways in this unfortunate video. In the clip, a truck driver apparently ignored every sign along the way before eventually plowing right under a very low bridge along some parkway in New York. A passing motorist was able to capture the […] The post Four-wheeler films trailer torn to absolute shreds after attempting to use parkway appeared first on CDLLife.
Local DJ’s Self-Started Company Brings the Tech House Vibes to Peekskill
This Friday, Aug. 23 at River Outpost Brewery in Peekskill, a new local DJ organization known as Sundown Sessions will be bringing its band of tech house, Afro house and Latin house music with a stacked lineup of five DJs performing throughout the night. The event starts at 10 p.m. and continues until closing.
Amid Flood Cleanup, Wilton Selectmen Keep Other Business Matters on Track
The lingering impacts of Sunday’s historic flooding in Wilton did not keep the Board of Selectmen (BOS) from tending to business as usual at its regular meeting last night (Aug. 20). New Storage at The Stadium. Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker informed the board that Wilton’s youth football and lacrosse...
Hochul doesn’t share alternative to congestion pricing plan she killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) did not exactly deliver a “barnburner” of a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, with an apparent applause line blasting former President Donald Trump falling flat. She also started her speech with an error, asking attendees if they were ready to “elect Kamala Harris, the first president of the […]
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Albany, N.Y. — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit centered on evaluating insurance claims submitted by Anthem Blue Cross — formerly Empire Blue Cross...
Campagiorni named new president of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson’s Board of Directors recently appointed Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq. as President of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC (CHET). In his new role with CHET, Campagiorni will oversee Central Hudson’s investment in New York Transco, the New York-based developer, owner, and operator of electric transmission solutions and facilities owned by affiliates of the utilities in New York State.
Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
West Nyack and Yonkers fire departments getting $1.35M in federal funds for enhancement
The West Nyack and Yonkers fire departments will get slices of $6.5 million in federal money to assist 38 departments across New York state with expenses for equipment, recruitment and training. The West Nyack volunteer department has been earmarked for $549,500, while the paid Yonkers city department will receive $807,545, according to U.S....
Hochul signs legislation allowing direct-to-consumer shipping from NY spirits and hard cider makers
The new legislation brings back the ability for small spirits and hard cider manufacturers to ship directly to consumers, something they temporarily were allowed to do during the pandemic.
‘Taste of New Canaan Stroll’ Kicks Off Thursday Evening
This year’s Taste of New Canaan Stroll kicks off at 5 p.m. Thursday at Stewart’s Wine & Spirits on Elm Street (tickets available here). Presented by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, the annual event sees participants choose their own self-guided foodie (and beverage) tour of the downtown.
Town Attorney’s Firm Opens ‘Finance Department Complaint/Investigation’
Town officials on Tuesday approved payment of a legal bill that includes an item listed as “Finance Department Complaint/Investigation.”. The town attorney’s firm has charged $4,335, at an hourly rate of $170, for more than 25 hours of work on the matter since July 1, according to a legal bill approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen during its regular meeting, held at Town Hall and via videoconference.
‘It’s Not You’ Opens Friday at Powerhouse Theatre [Q&A]
The Broadway Bound Theater Festival (background here) runs through Sept. 1 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny, presented by the Town Players of New Canaan. We put some questions to Brian Mulhern, a contributing playwright whose work, “It’s Not You,” opens at 8 p.m. Friday and runs through Sunday (tickets here).
Evading Charge for Man, 30
Police this month arrested a 30-year-old Danbury man in connection with a crash on Route 123. At about 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 8 (a Thursday), officer were dispatched to the area of Smith Ridge Road, north of Michigan Road, on a report of a vehicle that struck a fence and left the scene, according to police.
Musician Gussie Miller visits the WCSU studios!
Gussie Miller has made a career in the world of pop-jazz, where Al Jarreau is king and Marcus Miller supplies the bass lines. Gussie, who came of age in Columbus, Ohio, continues to collaborate with Marcus and is currently working on his own solo album. Gussie's single "Hold On" is...
Yorktown FD and EMTs Overcome Swift Water to in Car Crash Rescue
YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Yorktown Heights first responders had to employ a "low frequency, high risk" technique to rescue two accident victims stranded by swift water after a car accident on the Taconic Parkway this past weekend. The Yorktown Heights Fire Department with Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Empress Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the northbound Taconic Parkway for a motor vehicle accident with extrication at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (Aug. 18).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER YHFD Rescue 16 and Rescue Engine 270 were first on the scene and found two overturned...
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