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William Byron eyes encore performance at WGI
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – NASCAR driver William Byron is looking for more at Watkins Glen International. After this Sunday’s race in Atlanta kicking off the NASCAR Playoffs, Byron will have the shot to repeat at The Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday, September 15 at WGI. The green flag drops at 3 PM and […]
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...
New York Residents Warned About ‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is telling New Yorkers to take these "proper steps" to protect themselves from the "world's deadliest" creature. Governor Hochul is advising New Yorkers to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses. Hochul Warns Of Mosquito-Spread Viruses. Hochul reminded New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites...
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...
Hochul: Nuclear power needs to be in state's energy mix to achieve climate goals
Gov. Kathy Hochul today said nuclear power and next-generation technologies, not fracked natural gas, should be in the state’s energy mix as New York works to speed the transition to a clean-energy grid. “From wind and solar to geothermal and hydrogen or even splitting an atom, this is the possibility that lies before us,” Hochul said today in Syracuse. “And I’ll move heaven and earth. I will move heaven and earth to make sure that we have...
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 […]
Mayor Of New York State’s Second Largest City Offered New Job
The rumors on the internents that have been swirling for the last few days appear to be more factual than not, as the Mayor of New York State's second-largest city is being offered a new job in Western New York. READ MORE: Will Byron Brown Be Stepping Down As Mayor...
Police Kill Man In This Town In New York State
Police officers in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park had their hands full this past weekend after responding to a chaotic scene near Hawthorne Drive and Poplar Avenue around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. Officers responded to a 911 call that reported there was some altercation or fight...
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.
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