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Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Company news: Stephanie Grandjean, Katie Lemery-White promoted by Contact
Contact Community Services announced two promotions. Stephanie Grandjean has been promoted to division director of crisis services. Joining Contact in September 2013, she has played a significant role in supporting the operational and financial aspects of several key programs including 988, 211, Crisis Connect, and 911 co-location. She is a certified instructor in mental health and suicide prevention programs. A Syracuse University alumna, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health at Eastern Washington University. She also serves as vice president of the board of directors for Cazenovia Children’s House. >> Send us your company’s news about People in Motion.
MTA nixes elevators at NYC subway station where woman died carrying stroller on stairs
Dontaysia Turner visits the exact spot where her cousin Malaysia Goodson died after falling down a set of subway stairs five years ago. Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause forced the MTA to cut 23 subway accessibility projects, including one at the station where the 2019 tragedy in Midtown happened. [ more › ]
Listeria Outbreak Reaches New York State, Hospitalizes 7 People
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states. As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state, with 7 people hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age from 32-94.
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
Donald Trump’s lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn ‘egregious’ civil fraud verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to drain his personal cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House. In...
Camden man accused of selling drug more dangerous than fentanyl
NEW YORK CITY – A Camden man is accused of selling a synthetic opioid here that’s up to three times more dangerous than fentanyl. Erik Alberto Lopez Valdez, 38, and a New York man were charged with distribution of the drug, protonitazene, and conspiring to distribute fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...
Wetter Than Normal August On Tap For Western New York
It looks like the final month of Summer is going to be a wet one across Western New York. If you are looking to squeeze in some quality family time outdoors before is back, you might want to pack an umbrella. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Bergen County Monday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:22 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Bergen County. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:21 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Ramsey, moving northeast at 20 mph," according...
Man admits abducting N.J. business owner, demanding ransom from his family
One of two men who kidnapped a business owner in New Jersey and drove him across state lines in a U-Haul truck pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
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