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Donjon Marine Awarded $19 Million Dredging Contract
Hillside, N.J. based marine services provider Donjon Marine has been awarded a contract worth more than $19 million for harbor maintenance dredging in New York and New Jersey. The $19,037,475 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Donjon was one of two bidders for the project.
Hank Williams Jr. coming to Upstate NY: When, where, how much are tickets?
Country music star Hank Williams Jr. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his 1979 album and song, “Family Tradition,” with a 2024 tour that includes three stops in Upstate New York. The Country Music Hall of Famer will perform first at the Bethel Woods Center of the Arts...
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul
Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects. The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part o…
Popular Western New York Business Moves To New Location
The fresh smell of flowers and the buzz of delivery vans have moved south on Transit Road as a popular flower shop in Western New York opened its doors to its new location. Elaine's Flower Shoppe has been in business in Western New York for over 40 years and just moved to a new location.
Central New York granted more than $600K to boost climate resilience and reduce emissions
Four municipalities in Central New York have been awarded over $600,000 to support climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation projects. More than $7.3 million in funding to municipalities across the state was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities grant program.
News/Media Alliance Joins Brief in Support of Transparency of Police Records Under New York’s Freedom of Information Law
On July 3rd, the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals of New York in support of the release of complaint records against the Rochester Police Department (RPD). As part of a statewide police transparency campaign, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) submitted requests to the RPD and 11 other state police departments for public records under New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The RPD ignored the NYCLU’s request, which asked for the disclosure of public records specifically authorized to be released following the June 2020 repeal of Section 50-a, a part of the New York civil rights code used to make police personnel records—including police complaints and claims of misconduct—confidential. The NYCLU filed a lawsuit under FOIL for RPD’s failure to provide any of the requested records. In response the RPD produced some documents, while still withholding pre-June 2020 documents, arguing that the repeal of 50-a does not apply retroactively and that releasing complaints that did not result in discipline would be a violation of privacy. The trial court agreed with the RPD, however the Appellate Division Fourth Department reversed and required RPD to disclose unsubstantiated records and records pre-dating June 2020.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
NWS confirms another tornado touched down in upstate NY
Another July 16 tornado in New York was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, bringing the record-breaking monthly total to 20. The Weather Service survey confirmed Monday that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Lee Center in Oneida County. The twister reached an estimated peak wind of 95 mph and maximum...
Soldiers and Saddles Ride: A Journey to Support Southern Tier Veterans
Get ready to rev your engines and support a great cause! The 11th Annual Soldiers and Saddles Ride is coming up on August 10th in Binghamton, and everyone is invited to participate. It’s much more than just a motorcycle ride - this event is a heartfelt initiative to support our veterans in the community.
One person dead in Oneonta accident
ONEONTA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police have confirmed one person was killed in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in the city of Oneonta on the morning of Tuesday, July 23. Troopers responded to State Highway 7 in Oneonta at approximately 5 am on Tuesday. The roadway was shut down...
NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
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