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North country sports scoreboard: Friday, September 6, 2024
The first week of high school sports continued this week for teams across Northern New York. Soccer, girls swimming, girls tennis and volleyball were the featured sports for Thursday. Here’s a look at the North Country sports scoreboard from last night. High school boys soccer Chittenango 0, South Jefferson 0 (OT) Indian River 8, Beaver […]
Shockingly High Number Of New York Drivers Just Caught Speeding
A shockingly high number of drivers were just caught speeding in New York. New York State Police shared the results of the latest "Speed Week," confirming that 3 percent more tickets were issued this year compared to last year. 33% More Speeding Tickets Issued In New York During Crackdown. New...
New York State Man Allegedly Served Disgusting Homemade Dish to Police
This is certainly not what they mean by thanking law enforcement. Police in one New York state village said they received an unorthodox and quite disgusting gift from a local who they say has quite a history. WHAM reports that the man, and convicted felon, allegedly left a "disturbing delivery" for the local police department.
Parade of Tugboats to Float Down New York River
For more than two decades a parade of tugboats has floated down one New York River. The Tugboat Roundup celebrates the maritime heritage of the Northeast Inland Waterways with over 30 tugboats, workboats, and barges. It's held the weekend after Labor Day every year. The festival not only features a...
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.
NYS Comptroller Report: Hate crimes on the rise of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Over the past 5 years, hate crimes have been on the rise in New York State. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli recently issued a report which said last year alone over 1,000 hate crimes were reported. “What we saw is that now the trend is at the highest reported hate crimes in New York State […]
Who has the best pizza? NJ, CT governors cook up debate
What state has the best pizza? Is it Illinois, New York, New Jersey?. Well, Connecticut Gov. Ned LaMont is heating up opinions with his latest post from X — including from Gov. Phil Murphy. LaMont announced the newest road signs to welcome people to Nutmeg State, including one sign...
Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing until Nov. 26
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A New York judge on Friday delayed former U.S. President Donald Trump's sentencing on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star until Nov. 26. Trump, the Republican nominee for president, had asked Justice Juan Merchan to push back his sentencing date until after the Nov. 5 election. Trump had previously been scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 18, less than two months before the election.
Hochul’s energy team opens the door to a long-dismissed option: new nukes
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The big takeaway from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s energy summit Thursday in Syracuse was this: Her administration is taking a hard look at supporting the development of new nuclear plants. During the conference, state energy officials released a “draft blueprint’' for considering how advanced nuclear technology might...
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.
Best Weekend Events For Sept. 6-8 In Western New York
It’s a big weekend for Western New York, with many Buffalo Bills fans gearing up for the home opener! The temperature is supposed to hover through the 50s on Football Sunday, too – giving it a real “Boys Of Fall” vibes. Football is not the only...
Western New York Native Will Compete On TV Show “Survivor”
A Western New York native is set to compete on the upcoming season of Survivor. The television series Survivor has been one of the most well known TV shows of all time, with over 45 seasons to their credit. The show has been around nearly 25 years, and people are obsessed with watching it.
Company news: New York State Assessors Association elects Rob Bick president
Rob Bick, of Cicero, has been elected president of the New York State Assessors Association. His career has been working for two top-50 architectural/engineering firms and private developers as well as being an assessor in six towns throughout New York state. If you purchase a product or register for an...
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...
Larry Mendte Talks Promising Research In Fight Against Alzheimer's
On "The WOR Saturday Morning Show," Larry Mendte will talk with Beth Smith-Boivin, the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter, about promising new research in the fight against the disease.
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