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Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Mid Hudson Valley Shows Resilience Amid Rising Traffic Fatalities in New York State
Amidst a troubling surge in traffic fatalities statewide, the Mid Hudson Valley region stands out with the second lowest fatality rate in New York State at 6.8 deaths per 100,000 people. This positive statistic contrasts starkly with the statewide increase of 25.8% in motor vehicle fatalities from 2019 to 2022, as highlighted in a recent report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.
Theatre Three to host Long Island premiere of ‘Honorable But Broken’
A new documentary created by a former producer for ABC News and 60 Minutes, and with the help of different EMS groups across New York State, is heading to Port Jefferson next week for a free viewing of a powerful film that will remind people how important rescue services are.
Where In New York State Will You Find The Deepest Waters?
Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Lilly Whaling: Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
Lilly Whaling didn’t need any more accolades to prove she is one of the best athletes in New York state, but she received another anyway: LoHud’s girls lacrosse Player of the Year. Whaling, who is committed to Cornell University to continue her academic and athletic journey, capped off...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Amazon experiments with removing gift cards from stores
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – If you’ve tried to buy an Amazon gift card at a local store lately, you might be out of luck. The company is pulling them out of New York stores as an experiment. Jason Ferguson buys gift cards two to three times a year and...
THIS MONTH (7/31/24) – Disability Pride Month Book Discussion: “Disability Visibility” by Alice Wong
The library’s DEI Book Discussion Series with Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans will continue in July with a Disability Pride Month Book Discussion about Disability Visibility, which was edited by Alice Wong. Alice Wong is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated...
Company news: Christine Corbett takes new role for Alzheimer’s Association
Christine Corbett, of Manlius, has been named vice president for development for the Upstate New York Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association. In this newly created position, Corbett is responsible for the fundraising and development operations of three Upstate New York chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, including Central New York, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region and Western New York.
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