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How Unchained plans to increase incarcerated people’s access to books in New York state prisons
In an office on West Genesee Street, 11 volunteers folded more than 250 forms they would eventually send to people incarcerated in New York state prisons. The volunteers worked on behalf of Unchained, a Syracuse-based nonprofit dedicated to dismantling the prison industrial complex. The forms, sealed in colorful, custom-designed envelopes, will allow incarcerated people to request books, which Unchained has organized to be sent back to incarcerated people of charge.
Disabilities Beat: How can LGBTQ+ Pride festivals be more accessible? A look at Toronto
Warm weather and sunny skies make summer the perfect time to go to festivals in Western New York and Southern Ontario. But for people with disabilities, festivals are sometimes set up in a way that is difficult to navigate, overstimulating or inaccessible. . WBFO’s Grant Ashley took a deep...
Warning for Horse Owners in Central New York
Own a horse? Make sure they are up to date on vaccinations. Cases of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the West Nile Virus (WNV) are rising across New York State and the New York State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners in Oneida and Madison counties to get their animals vaccinated.
New Project To Enhance View Of Niagara Falls
It's truly a great thing to live in Western New York. There are so many great things to do and places to go. From the grand canyons of Letchworth State Park to the majestic Fort Niagara and everything in between, Buffalo and Western New York has so much to offer the people.
New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
A NY State Fair ‘size matters’ controversy: How big is that Pizze Fritte anyway?
At one point this week, it seemed like it could become the biggest scandal in New York State Fair history. The legendary Villa Pizze Fritte, billed for 60 years as a 2-foot length of sugary fried dough, seems to be shrinking, according to several users of the Where Syracuse Eats Facebook group.
Route 34 Across Stevenson Dam In Monroe Reopens To Traffic After Flood Damage Repairs
Route 34 in the Fairfield County town of Monroe and New Haven County town of Oxford between Route 111 and Coppermine Road has been reopened after suffering damage from flooding on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The stretch of road carries traffic...
New York judge faces removal after white pride social media post, Confederate flag on desk
Salisbury, N.Y. – A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday Salisbury Town Court Justice Thomas F. Rathburn, who is not an attorney,...
Town Council Approves Radio Project Funding
At a meeting on Aug. 7, the Clinton Town Council unanimously voted to appropriate $279,000 to fund a new radio project for first responders, a key step toward completing a long-term goal for the town. The council unanimously voted to fund a radio project that will allow for improved communication...
Wolcott Native Named One Of Internet's Most Influential Creators
New Haven County native Anthony Fantano, who was born in Wolcott, has made a name for himself as one of YouTube's most important critics. He's amassed nearly 3 million subscribers and growing on his "TheNeedleDrop" channel and more than 1.5 million on TikTok. Fantano reviews new music on his channels,...
In western CT, businesses in small towns say they're devastated after flooding
State officials say they’re allocating $5 million for a program aimed at helping small businesses in western Connecticut after last week’s record-setting rainfall and flooding. State grants of up to $25,000 will be available for selected small businesses and nonprofit groups in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties....
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Long Island Restaurant
More than a year after a husband and father was struck and killed by a repeat drunk driver outside a Long Island restaurant, his family is getting closure.Willem Specht, age 63, of Wantagh, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, Aug. 26…
Beyoncé Nails The 'Rich Mom' Look In Patterned Wide-Leg Pants, A Blazer, And A Silk Scarf As Fans Comment: 'Always Looks Beautiful'
Beyoncé effortlessly nailed the ‘rich mom’ look during the ultimate dinner date with husband Jay-Z at Lucali, a trendy pizza spot in Brooklyn. The Cowboy Carter star traded her western flair for a sophisticated ensemble, draping a sleek b...
Ex-LI real estate attorney gets prison for unsophisticated theft
Douglas Valente stole more than $800K by simply keeping money due to others. A former real estate attorney is headed to prison for stealing more than $800,000 from a trio of clients. The thefts were strikingly unsophisticated, as prosecutors describe them. Douglas Valente, formerly of the Valente Law Group, was...
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