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Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Upstate New York fire departments awarded $650,000 in Federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that fire departments across the state will be awarded $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding will be used for protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. Funding was administered through the U.S....
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
50 Cent Calls for New York Supreme Court Judge to Be Removed After Viral Video Shows Her Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
50 Cent is calling for New York State Supreme Court Judge Erin Gall to be removed after viral video shows her threatening to shoot Black teens. On Wednesday (July 24), CBS News shared police bodycam footage involving New York State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, who could be seen on camera threatening to shoot Black teenagers after a fight broke out at a high school graduation party she was attending in New Hartford, N.Y. in 2022. The viral footage was released by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct this month. The 2022 incident led to Gall's suspension, and a judicial watchdog panel ruled that she should be removed from office for the offensive remarks.
Las Vegas man faces charges for threatening government officials, including Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 32-year-old Spencer Gear has been accused of threatening to assault and murder federal judges and state employees in Montana, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and New York.
Grants are available for nonprofits through the United Way of NNY
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The United Way of Northern New York has grants available for local nonprofits. President and CEO Dawn Cole says grant awards will total $220,000 and applicants can apply for up to $25,000. Watch the video for her interview on 7 News This Morning. The grant...
A mighty oak, sycamore and even an elm grow here
GHENT–Did you know that Big Tree Hunters roam the forests and fields of Columbia, Greene and neighboring counties in search of great old trees? Moreover, they have “bagged” trees 200-300 years old, trees that require multiple people holding hands to encircle them and trees that are state “champions.”
Judge in Trump’s civil fraud case says he won’t recuse himself over ‘nothingburger’ encounter
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”
Troy City Council abolishes Planning Commission with mayor-appointed board
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Troy City Council voted to approve the mayor’s controversial plan to abolish the city’s Planning Commission and replace it with a new Planning Board. The vote was approved 4 to 3 along party lines, with Republican members voting to dissolve the commission.
School Supply Lists for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District has just released school supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year under each respective school. You can access those lists through the links below. School Supplies:. If families do not have the ability to acquire the supplies on any lists provided, please contact your building...
NOTICE: District-Wide Safety Plan Draft for the 2024-2025 School Year Released for Review
Please note that the information below is an annual requirement. The District-wide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the district that outlines the district’s response to emergencies. The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District has released the draft of the District-Wide Safety Plan for the 2023-2024 school...
Leading the Way in Health Care
Leadership skills are in great demand in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. To help meet those needs, Siena is now offering two new academic programs. The College has just received approval from the New York State Department of Education to offer both a track in health care leadership within its MBA program, and an advanced graduate certificate in health care leadership. Enrollment can begin this fall semester.
Siena Track Teams among best in the nation; earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For the ninth straight year, the Siena Track teams both earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women's program held the distinction of earning the top spring 2024 term GPA among all 21 Siena College athletic programs with an impressive 3.85 GPA. Their cumulative GPA of 3.74 ranked fifth nationally among NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field teams under head coach Elizabeth DeBole behind only Arizona, Utah, Creighton and Utah State. The men's program had a strong year in the classroom as well, finishing 11 th nationally...
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