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Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
New Sign Leads People to Nature Center for Fall Fun
The Hudson Highlands Nature Center (HHNC) formerly known as the Museum of the Hudson Highlands has done more than change its name. They have gotten a new sign. The HHNC sign on Route 218 in the Village of Cornwall was looking like it need a bit of help. So Tyler Ryan was tapped to create a new one just in time for people to be looking for the HHNC to enjoy all the fall activities.
Putnam County remembers Zachary Schwartz
BREWSTER- Zachary Schwartz was a fighter but the ravages of cancer were too great and the 14 year old Brewster High School student passed away over the Labor Day weekend in 2019 with family at his side. On Saturday, scores of Putnam residents gathered at the Zach Schwartz Field of...
Preliminary work underway at Middletown’s O&W Station
MIDDLETOWN – Shoring and abatement work is underway at the former O&W Station in Middletown. That is the initial phase of the more than $23 million project that will see the fire damaged structure at one of the main entrances to the city restored. City officials said cleaning up...
Fan Favorite Night of Fun Returns to Middletown New York
Even though it has been a limited season for racing at the Orange County Fair Speedway there are still a few exciting events set for 2024. Regular Saturday night racing never returned to the speedway this summer. However other events have dotted the calendar. Instead of racing every weekend, the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
WV recognizes faculty and staff with Years of Service Awards
During Friday’s Superintendent’s Conference Day, Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Leach and Board of Education President Keith Parsons thanked the district’s longtime faculty and staff members during a ceremony in the WVHS auditorium. Commemorative pins were presented to the following staff members who have reached service milestones....
In Wake of Cybersecurity Breach, Sparta Police Offer Advice About Protecting Personal Information and Credit
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A cybersecurity breach a few months ago has left residents vulnerable to identity theft and compromised credit, according to an announcement by the Sparta Police Department. The breach was not limited to Sussex County but affects people globally. According to an announcement by the Sparta Police, “a large amount of sensitive data has been uploaded to the dark web.” It appears to primarily affect anyone who applied for credit between the 1990s and early 2000s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A free tool is available to safely check whether your...
16-year-old charged with attempted murder in N.J. football game shooting
WAYNE, N.J. — A 16-year-old is accused of shooting two other teenagers Friday night outside a high school football game in Wayne.It happened at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI).Witnesses reported hearing at least half a dozen shots echo across the parking lot as the football game against Lenape High School concluded. Investigators said the gunman injured a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, who were sent to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson. Both victims were still in the hospital Saturday. They are expected to survive.The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody Friday night. The Passaic County prosecutor's office has charged...
Galleria at Crystal run hosts blood drive to celebrate collecting 5,000 blood donations
TOWN OF WALLKILL- The New York Blood Center (NYBC) will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, September 4th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the JCPenney Court on the 1st floor of Galleria at Crystal Run. The blood drive will celebrate collecting 5,000 blood donations since they began hosting blood drives with NYBC in 2001. This milestone highlights the impact of the shopping center’s ongoing efforts to support the region’s blood supply and give back to the local community.
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