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In light of issues surrounding the Albany Airport Authority Board, lawmakers raise questions about the state’s authorities (again)
The late Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, who once called New York state’s hundreds of authorities “quasi-public, Soviet-style bureaucracies” that constitute a “shadow government,” helped create the five-member Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) which helps oversee the state’s hundreds of authorities, and which must receive a resolution of approval prior to entering into any project-related financings.
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office looks for new recruits
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for new recruits. As a number of jobs see staffing shortages, deputies in Ontario County said Friday, they’re dealing with a lack of staff due to a few retirements over the last month. The Sheriff said, being fully staffed is a high priority […]
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Day 4 of the Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Saturday is the fourth day of the Great New York State Fair. Mostly sunny morning then a partly sunny sky at times with high thin clouds around, a dry day. Even warmer temperatures, even a little above the normal high. Little to no wind. High of 82 degrees.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New funding for Finger Lakes water quality
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State is sending $42 million to the Finger Lakes region to invest toward preserving water quality in the area. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the funds are for the Eastern Finger Lakes watershed, which covers Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco lakes, as well as 30 […]
Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. - Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency for Suffolk County following this week's record rainfall. Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.Nursery school "was a disaster"On Long Island, there were numerous reports of flooded basements, abandoned cars, and even some water rescues. In Smithtown, St. Andrew's Nursey School's classrooms in St. Andrew's Lutheran Church were destroyed. but rebuilding has begun. "The water had receded, but there was mud and furniture and everything just strewn all about the...
New testing requirements at New York State Fair to prevent bird flu spreading in cows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matt Sharpe and his cows from Truxton are regulars at the New York State Fair, used to all of the testing and veterinarian checks that need to happen in order to get through the gates. This year, there's a new requirement thanks to an unprecedented concern;...
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
URMC recognized by Brain Injury Association of New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brain Injury Association of New York State is set to recognize the University of Rochester Medical Center as the Statewide Program Honoree at its upcoming March on for Brain Injury Walk. The recognition comes nearly a year after the URMC opened its new Acute Brain Injury Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. The 11-bed […]
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
One on one with Elise Stefanik
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential race shifted into another gear following the Democratic National Convention. This week on Empire State Weekly we spoke one-on-one with Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get her reaction to key issues in the race. Elise Stefanik is a republican and represents New York’s 21st congressional district. She also is […]
Adult-use cannabis sales and tax revenue rising in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York State now has a total of 165 legal adult-use dispensaries. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the demand for legal cannabis is up. “In the first quarter of 2024, we sold $100 million dollars worth of cannabis. In the second quarter of 2024, we sold over $160 million […]
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