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The Lowest Unemployment Rate in New York Is in the Hudson Valley
The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) has released the latest unemployment numbers for New York... and there's some great news for Hudson Valley residents. While some counties in the Empire State are struggling with unemployment numbers as high as 7.8% (Bronx County) and 6.5% (Kings County), the outlook is brighter a little closer to home.
New York Distributes 20M Test Strips—What This Means for Overdose Rates
New York State Hits Milestone with 20 Million Test Strips. New York State recently reached a major milestone by distributing over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips. These strips are essential for identifying dangerous substances in drugs, playing a critical role in preventing overdoses and saving lives. According to federal data for the year ending March 2024, overdose deaths outside New York City decreased by 9%, while the city itself saw a 3.1% decline. Despite these encouraging figures, the state continued to prioritize efforts to combat the overdose crisis, reflecting ongoing concerns about substance abuse and its impact.
New Rules For All New York Schools Impacts Parents Across State
New York school officials will be notifying parents a lot more during the upcoming school year. The New York State Education Department is trying to make school shooting drills less traumatic for children. New York State Bans Realistic Active Shooter Drills In Schools. This week, students are returning to their...
What Happens to 800 Pounds of Butter After New York State Fair is Over
Have you wondered what happens to all that butter from the annual sculpture once the New York State Fair is over?. It actually goes from a work of art to energy - enough to power one house for three days. From beginning to end, The American Dairy Association North East...
A look at Bills stadium construction, by the numbers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Construction of the new Buffalo Bills stadium is underway, and while it won't be done for another two years, there are some ways to chart the progress made in Orchard Park. Work on fireproofing, masonry, overhead MEP infrastructure, and metal stud framing are all now...
A cellphone ban in New York schools may come sooner than you think
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — During a stop at East Syracuse Minoa High School to sign new legislation, Gov. Hochul briefly gave an update on where she stands with cell phones in school before she headed out. Over the last few weeks, she has been traveling to schools statewide to hear firsthand from both teachers […]
NYSP Troop D hosting car seat checks across the region
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police Troop D will be hosting a number of car seat check events as part of National Child Passenger Safety week. The initiative will run from September 15 through September 21 and was designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to focus attention on the preventable […]
Funding For Upgrades At 26 New York Airports Including The Southern Tier
On September 4, 2024, $59,115,204 in federal funding to modernize facilities and strengthen airfield safety across New York State was announced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer along with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Several New York State airports will share the federal funding, granted through the Federal Aviation...
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