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District Attorney Tierney, Senator Murray, and Sheriff Toulon announce release of public safety announcements
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, New York State Senator Dean Murray, and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. have released public safety announcements to remind the public of the dangers of drunk and drugged driving, the importance of staying at the scene of a crash, and the legal and financial ramifications of a criminal arrest.
Were you affected by July's severe storms? You could get some money
New Yorkers affected by July's severe storms and resulting damage may be eligible for grant funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday up to $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by the 22 tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding that took place between July 10-16. “After extreme weather...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the emergency access gate along Interstate 84 at County Route 49 in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County. In the aftermath of last September’s bus crash on I-84, Governor Hochul committed to working with federal, state and local authorities on the request for additional crash gates. This request was granted by the Federal Highway Administration earlier this year and the State Department of Transportation immediately began coordinating with the Town of Wawayanda to expedite construction on the crash gates. The new access gate provides direct access to Interstate 84 for local emergency service vehicles and first responders, facilitating a speedier response time and ensuring the fastest possible route to emergencies along the Interstate.
New York sees highest amount of Listeria cases amid Boar’s Head outbreak
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Twelve people in New York state and two people in New Jersey have contracted Listeria food poisoning amid an outbreak linked to Boar’s Head sliced deli meat, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC mapped the ongoing Listeria outbreak but says those numbers could be higher because […]
Rep. Tenney, firefighters oppose 'burdensome' proposed changes to OSHA standard
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and local firefighters in Niagara County are sounding the alarm on proposed changes to OSHA regulations that make changes to the Fire Brigades Standard and proposing new rules for departments. More from WBEN:
“Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest to find best manufactured item
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State residents are trying to decide what’s the best thing made in the Empire State. The “Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest is in now its second phase. The poll was started by the Business Council of New York State Inc. and is a statewide initiative aimed at spotlighting […]
NY Gaming Commission Suggests That Saratoga Should Have Synthetic Course
The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) has released its 2023 report regarding the high rate of fatalities upstate last year. Between May 26, 2023 and September 4, 2023, there were 17 equine fatalities at Saratoga Race Course, which again put the track's Thoroughbred safety record under scrutiny. Several suggestions were...
The August 2024 WellNYS Challenge: De-stress your life
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2024, which encourages employees to improve their personal wellness through de-stressing activities. The EAP offers different strategies, from positive self-talk to meditation, to help employees de-stress. More de-stress solutions can be found in a...
Nominations sought for 2024 Community Health Heroes in NNY
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and North Country Health Compass Partners are looking for nominations for this year’s Community Health Heroes. The organizations are seeking “anyone who has demonstrated outstanding public service and a commitment to improving the health and wellness of their community can be nominated, and one […]
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