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Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
New York State Comptroller Unveils Municipal and School Audits
Mismanagement Uncovered in Stafford, Lancaster, and Franklinville; Budget Concerns in Yonkers (WNY News Now) – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has released a series of audits highlighting financial and operational issues within various local governments and school districts. These audits reveal significant management flaws and compliance failures, impacting both finances and services across…
Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall
“Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will open the 62nd New York Film Festival in September, organizers said Monday. Filmmaker RaMell Ross directed the drama based on the 2019 novel about two Black teenagers in an abusive reform school in Florida in Jim Crow-era Florida. Whitehead used the real Dozier School for Boys, and its victims, as a model. The cast includes Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
CCIDA Ranks First in WNY
JAMESTOWN, NY – The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue.
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
ADOPTED! That 'Fowl' Mouthed NY Parrot Has A New Home
A unique parrot was breaking the internet when an animal shelter highlighted this foul-mouthed bird. The Western New York shelter said they received over four hundred inquiries about him. Pepper is known to have some colorful language so he had to go to the right family. He has been adopted.
No injuries, damage minimal at Peekskill's Abbey Inn after lightning strike, official says
A lightning strike at Peekskill’s Abbey Inn and Spa last week did minimal damage, caused no injuries, and events are slated to go on as scheduled, according to an Abbey Inn official. There were no guest rooms where the strike occurred last Wednesday. ...
Deb Milone Joins The Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation As Executive Director
Deb Milone has joined the Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation (DJMMF) in the role of Executive Director. The DJMMF brings the power of world-class music-making into community performances that transform people’s lives, by creating extraordinary musical experiences that enrich lives and empower youth to become more confident, creative and empathetic human beings.
Palisades Center Set to Receive Millions Following Recent Tax Settlement
The Palisades Center and mall is one of the largest shopping centers in all of the Hudson Valley and also one of the largest in all of America. It's a staple of the region and thousands upon thousands of people visit it every single year. With that said though, malls...
N.Y. Lottery: Two TAKE 5 winners score more than $50,000 in prize money
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last night’s lottery drawings were filled with winners!. Two lucky people in two different boroughs pulled top prizes last night from the popular TAKE 5 lottery game, worth $19,100 and $34,505 respectively. That’s one way to beat the heat. The $19,100 prize got...
New Chick-fil-A In Westchester Announces Opening Date: Here's When
The second Chick-fil-A location in Westchester County has announced its opening date. The fast-food eatery will open in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) on Thursday, July 25. The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating an…
Fake Police Phone Scam Victimizes Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – If you have received calls from someone claiming that the Ridgewood Police Department has a warrant out for your arrest, chances are, you are the victim of a scam that has swept through the village in recent days. Ridgewood Police announced that they have numerous reports of residents receiving calls from someone impersonating the police threatening them with arrest if they do not send money. “No, you probably don’t have a warrant out for your arrest,” the Ridgewood Police Department stated via their official Facebook page. “We assure you that no one from the...
Redwood Realty Advisors Brokers $2.6 Million Sale of 18-Unit Portfolio in Yonkers, New York
YONKERS, N.Y. — Redwood Realty Advisors has arranged the $2.6 million sale of an 18-unit portfolio in Yonkers. The portfolio comprises eighteen units across multiple buildings at 53 & 74-76 Glenwood Ave. Michael Scrima and Thomas Gorman of Redwood Realty Advisors represented both the buyer and seller in the deal. Neither party’s name was disclosed.
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