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Local park to receive over $1M for new accessible pool, splashpad, and playground
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new grant is helping expand public access to swimming in underserved communities across New York State. Governor Hochul announced nearly $150 million in capital grants have been awarded to fund 37 projects. It includes over $1 million going toward the City of Rochester’s Lightfoot Park Master Plan.
Dairy Day gets 'moo-ving' at The Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Dairy Day at the New York State Fair starts in the barn with some very pampered cows. They all sat in piles of fluffed hay, ready for their next meal. "Keeping a cow happy at the barn is very simple. We feed them, make them a nice bed, and fan them if they're hot," said Everett Cox, who handles cows.
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Sean Ryan sets up a new fundraising committee linked to undisclosed state office
State Sen. Sean Ryan’s (D) campaign has registered a new fundraising committee linked to the state. The Sean Ryan Victory Fund was registered on July 22, raising questions about Ryan’s future. Ryan did not specify the potential state positions he may have his eye on, telling WBFO: “I...
Possibility Of Life-Threatening Reactions Prompts Recall Of Pine Brook Company's Golden Raisins
Sunco & Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook is recalling its 10oz Terrafina Golden Raisins. "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," reads the recall posted to the FDA website. No illnesses have been reported to date.
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...
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
Gas Station Owner Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million in Back Wages, Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal court judgment requiring 15 gas stations—incorporated under individual company names, operating under brands including bp, Mobil and Sunoco in Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York—and their owner and president to pay more than $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to more than 100 current and former employees in response to a federal investigation.
Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Assembly Majority Leader call on Hochul to sign Good Food NY bill
Crystal Peoples-Stokes and members of Good Food Buffalo Coalition are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Good Food NY bill that’s aimed at improving food purchasing for public schools, hospitals and other municipal institutions. More from WBEN:
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner gets $50K with third prize ticket
One lucky Powerball winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize ticket sold in New York state. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket sold for the Aug. 28 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Shell Food Mart, located at 1160 Straight Path in West Babylon, N.Y.
2 New York Men Arrested Following Routine Traffic Stop
I am obsessed with watching those investigative news shows on television. I love trying to figure out these true-crime cases and mysteries. One thing that always drives me crazy is when the criminal gets caught because of something as simple as not using a turn signal and getting pulled over.
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
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.
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