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$34 million to improve internet access in Southern Tier
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than $70 million will be used to connect people across NYS to high-speed broadband internet. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plan on Friday as part of a $228 million federal investment. The projects will build more than 800 miles of public broadband infrastructure...
40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Moonburger Opens New Location Outside the Hudson Valley
Most know by now my love for Moonburger, the greatest burger I've ever had. The popular plant-based Hudson Valley burger joint has three Hudson Valley locations (Kingston, New Paltz, and Poughkeepsie). The Poughkeepsie spot inside the Chestnut Market inside the Mobil on Rt 9 opened back in April. Just last...
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers
Unprofessional, rude, and disgusting: those are just some of the words to describe the behavior of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gal who has captured national attention. She now faces possible removal from the bench after threatening a group of Black teenagers at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022. Police bodycam ... Read more The post SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
Man Robs Town Of Lloyd Burger King After Coupon Is Rejected, Police Say
The incident occurred in Ulster County at the Burger King on Route 9W in Highland on Sunday, July 21, around 6:45 p.m. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the man entered the restaurant after an argument at the drive-thru window over a coupon or the cost of his meal, pushed the clerk to the floor, and stole their cell phone before breaking open the cash register and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Unbalanced schedules await Marist when MAAC basketball commences in December
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference released its basketball schedules for 2024-25 with league play getting underway on the weekend of Dec. 6-8. With Merrimack and Sacred Heart joining from the Northeast Conference, there will be an uneven number of 13 teams; this will necessitate an unbalanced schedule for the first time since 2018-19. ...
Ongoing fundraiser to support the Kemmerer Farm after devastating fire
On Thursday, July 18, Kemmerer Farm suffered a massive fire that devastated their farm. The fire took out two barns, all of their trucks and tractors, other equipment, and their office. Kemmerer Farm is a 100-acre hay farm located in Stanfordville, NY. The farm is a family affair; John Kemmerer...
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Somers Home, Stealing Car
Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occurred in Somers, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to police, around 2:15 p.m. on the day of Kennon's arrest, a caller reported seeing a...
Billy Joel Closes out Historic MSG Residency With His 2 Youngest Daughters by His Side
Billy Joel ended his historic Madison Square Garden residency with two of his most special people by his side. The Grammy winner, 75, was joined on stage by his two youngest daughters — Della, 8, and Remy, 6 — during his 150th and final show at the iconic New York City venue on Thursday, July […]
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