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Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. - Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency for Suffolk County following this week's record rainfall. Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.Nursery school "was a disaster"On Long Island, there were numerous reports of flooded basements, abandoned cars, and even some water rescues. In Smithtown, St. Andrew's Nursey School's classrooms in St. Andrew's Lutheran Church were destroyed. but rebuilding has begun. "The water had receded, but there was mud and furniture and everything just strewn all about the...
New testing requirements at New York State Fair to prevent bird flu spreading in cows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matt Sharpe and his cows from Truxton are regulars at the New York State Fair, used to all of the testing and veterinarian checks that need to happen in order to get through the gates. This year, there's a new requirement thanks to an unprecedented concern;...
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
City of Syracuse sues water department worker for $23K in unpaid rent
Syracuse, N.Y. — The city of Syracuse is taking one of its employees to court in an attempt to recover 35 months worth of unpaid house rent. The city filed a complaint Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Onondaga County against Christopher Catalano, an assistant superintendent in the water department. The lawsuit seeks a judgment ordering Catalano to pay $23,660 for failing to pay his monthly $650 rent to live at a city-owned house at the Westcott Reservoir in the town of Geddes.
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
URMC recognized by Brain Injury Association of New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brain Injury Association of New York State is set to recognize the University of Rochester Medical Center as the Statewide Program Honoree at its upcoming March on for Brain Injury Walk. The recognition comes nearly a year after the URMC opened its new Acute Brain Injury Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. The 11-bed […]
New York civil rights champion Alice Green dies at 84
ALBANY, N.Y. — Alice Green, a prominent civil rights advocate from the Adirondacks, died this week from cardiac arrest at the age of 84. Born in South Carolina, Green and her family fled the Jim Crow South for the Adirondacks. In 1985, she founded the Albany-based Center for Law and Justice, a nonprofit civil rights organization.
One on one with Elise Stefanik
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential race shifted into another gear following the Democratic National Convention. This week on Empire State Weekly we spoke one-on-one with Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get her reaction to key issues in the race. Elise Stefanik is a republican and represents New York’s 21st congressional district. She also is […]
Adult-use cannabis sales and tax revenue rising in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York State now has a total of 165 legal adult-use dispensaries. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the demand for legal cannabis is up. “In the first quarter of 2024, we sold $100 million dollars worth of cannabis. In the second quarter of 2024, we sold over $160 million […]
New funding for Finger Lakes water quality
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State is sending $42 million to the Finger Lakes region to invest toward preserving water quality in the area. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the funds are for the Eastern Finger Lakes watershed, which covers Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco lakes, as well as 30 […]
Slain 15-year-old’s family donates his organs: ‘He was able to go on and save others’
Syracuse, N.Y. — For nine days, Deron McGee was in a hospital bed fighting for his life. The 15-year-old Corcoran High School student was taken to Upstate University Hospital in critical condition after being shot in the head Aug. 12 near the Parkside Commons Apartments on East Fayette Street.
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
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