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RECALL ALERT: Mislabeled golden raisins sold in NY could be fatal for people with allergies
Sunco & Frenchie, based in New Jersey, issued a recall earlier this week for its Terrafina Golden Raisins due to undeclared sulfites, which could be deadly to people with allergies, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
"Hail Mary": Trump's latest attempt to delay his hush money sentence "will likely fail," experts say
Donald Trump’s lawyers don’t necessarily believe, deep down in their hearts, that his New York felony conviction for fraudulently covering up hush payments to an adult film star is really a matter of official, presidential business — one that demands the federal courts intervene to uphold “the balanced power structure of our Republic.” But what they know is that making the argument could at least delay the former president’s sentencing in the case, currently scheduled for Sept. 18.
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
New York state law banning sale of 'ghost plates' set to go into effect this weekend
A new law banning the sale of "ghost plates" in New York State is set to go into effect this weekend.The obscured or unreadable plates help drivers bypass tolls.According to reports, the illegal tactic costs New York City up to $200 million annually.The sale of the plates and products to obscure them has become rampant on platforms like Craigslist and TikTok, according to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.The MTA and NYPD have performed several crackdowns on toll evaders and ghost cars dating back to May.READ MORE: MTA, NYPD seize over 50 cars in toll evasion operation----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
‘Giving me hope’: Strangers donate $120K to help Upstate NY mother move away from racism next door
Caroline, N.Y. — For years, Amanda David’s next-door neighbor has encroached on her property and spewed racial slurs at her and her family, turning a peaceful plot in the Finger Lakes into a place where she no longer feels at home. But over the summer, hundreds of strangers...
Peru citizen arrested in Waterford sentenced for fake IDs
A Peruvian national will be deported after pleading guilty to possessing a fraudulent visa and Social Security card. Andre Paolo Juarez-Olivia, 27, admitted in U.S. District Court that he entered the United States illegally. Juarez-Olivia was arrested in Waterford on June 4, 2023, after police saw him driving a vehicle with a fake license plate, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
New electric vehicle regs frustrate local waste hauler as he finds a way to keep moving forward
As a small business owner, Bruce Scofield says trying to operate in the great State of New York is like being part of an abusive relationship.You know it's wrong and bad for you, but you can't give up the relationship."Everybody else can recognize it, but in your heart, you're hoping it gets better," Scofield told The Batavian on Wednesday. "Maybe that's a bad analogy, but in my eyes, it's a great analogy for being a New York State business owner. It's an abusive relationship. You love (the state). It's not the perfect thing but you're always hopeful it will get better."
N.Y. reparations study takes shape at second meeting
The commission studying reparations for the consequences of New York's role in the slave trade remains in the administrative phase, but members said Tuesday they expect to start the difficult conversations this fall — with little time to spare. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies met this week...
New Yorker among 9 now dead from listeria related to contaminated deli meat
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Yorker has died of listeria related to contaminated Boars Head deli meats, joining six additional terminal cases nationally and bringing the total number of deaths to nine, federal and state officials said Wednesday. Since the last update on August 8, 14 more illnesses...
Adirondack Canoe Classic “90-Miler” set for Sept. 6-8
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — is set for Sept. 6-8, with 250 boats and more than 600 paddlers signed up for the three-day paddling stage race. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, dozens of businesses, nonprofits and communities, as well as countless volunteers. It takes paddlers on a three-day journey from Old Forge to Saranac Lake — the first 90 miles of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
5 things to know this Friday, August 30
A man has been arrested in connection with the fire that was started at an abandoned Gloversville building on Thursday. Also, a FedEx van caught fire in Latham on Thursday morning. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Friday.
Skidmore Encore faculty lecture series returns
The popular Skidmore Encore faculty lecture series is returning to Arthur Zankel Music Center on Tuesdays, Oct. 1 through Nov. 12. Since 1980, Skidmore faculty have been delivering lively presentations on a broad array of topics to area residents ages 55 and older from across the local region. This year’s...
Statements Regarding Schenectady County’s $10 Million NY SWIMS Award
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded to Expand Public Access to Swimming in Underserved Communities. For the full news release and list of projects from Governor Hochul, click here. SCHENECTADY, NY – “We are incredibly grateful that Governor Hochul shares our vision for the SUNY Schenectady Aquatic Center,” said...
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