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‘No Kid Hungry’ Summer EBT deadline is quickly approaching
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – No Kid Hungry New York is encouraging families to apply for the federal Summer EBT program as the deadline on September 3 draws closer. The program provides eligible families with a one-time installment of $120 per child on their EBT cards to replace the cost of meals received at school in […]
Peru football aiming for fourth straight Class B sectional title in 2024
PERU, N.Y. — Despite any changes to Section VII football teams each school year, recent history seems to always have Peru High School in the mix for a sectional championship. "Every year, we just get a stronger bond," said Peru senior offensive lineman Elliot Supley. "We lose seniors, but...
At the Vermont Adaptive Driving Show, the disability driving community shows off their vehicles and abilities
COLCHESTER – People with disabilities, their friends and families, and community members showed up in a meaningful way for the first annual Vermont Adaptive Driving Show. Held this past Saturday at UVM Medical Center’s Fanny Allen Campus, the event strove to bring the disability driving community together to promote inclusion, UVM Driving Rehabilitation instructor Heather Zuk said.
Vermont woman killed in St. Albans motorcycle crash
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say an Essex woman was killed when she crashed her motorcycle in St. Albans on Monday. It happened at the intersection of Fisher Pond Road and Congress Street at about 11:15 p.m. St. Albans police say Joann Hammond, 60, lost control of her three-wheeled...
Saranac Bicentennial Field Day: Living History
SARANAC | In this 200th year since its founding, the Town of Saranac has had a summer of celebrating. The first weekend in September continues the fete with Saranac Field Day, adding reenactors to the town hall grounds. There are children's games, a parade, history discussions, music, craft vendors and fireworks in store.
The Most Dangerous College in New York Is a Famous Upstate Campus
School is back in session for New York State's various colleges and universities. Move in day was last week for students at Hamilton College, Cornell, Colgate, SUNY Poly, and other famous Central New York institutions. Our state tends to flaunt its reputation for having some of the top universities, best...
New York Mandates Inclusion of Crisis Text Line and 988 Hotline on Student ID Cards
To address the growing youth mental health epidemic, New York state has passed a bill requiring the 988 suicide prevention hotline and Crisis Text Line's numbers (741741) to be printed on the back of student ID cards starting in 2025. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is...
New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
More than 52,000 come out for Day 7 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 52,000 people hit the New York State fairgrounds for the seventh day of the fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 439,973 as the fair enters its second week. A stretch of good weather could break Wednesday. The National Weather Service...
OTB looking for future leadership
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Off-Track Betting in Western New York is looking to bring on a new president and CEO. State Senator Sean Ryan has concerns about the current president Henry Wojtaszek, who accepted a nearly $300,000 buyout. "We passed a law in New York State prohibiting golden parachutes. It...
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