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Former NY Gov. Cuomo to testify publicly before Congress on COVID-19 response, nursing home deaths
For the first time, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly before the House's select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic next Tuesday afternoon, according to a letter released by the subcommittee.The highly anticipated appearance on September 10 is the first time Cuomo will testify publicly before lawmakers about his response to COVID-19 and comes after Cuomo sat for a seven-hour, closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill in June.Chairman Brad Wenstrup, R-OH, said in a statement that Cuomo "owes answers" to those who lost loved ones during the onset of the pandemic, especially for the "15,000 families" who endured nursing...
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...
Local officials: Law breakers putting students who ride school buses at risk
The New York State law that prohibits drivers from passing stopped school buses may not protect students as well as you’d think. That’s because too many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign arm, endangering students getting on or off the bus, local officials said at a press conference late last week at Whitesboro Middle School. ...
Police Say UTV Crash in New York State Claimed Life of Man
Utility task vehicles are a larger and faster type of all-terrain vehicle that can carry heavier loads and seat additional passengers. The off-road vehicles can come in very handy for those living in many parts of New York state who work on farms or need to haul heavy material. The...
Merging Storms Taking Aim At Northeast Following Dry Stretch: Here's Projected Timing
Two storms are expected to merge as they arrive in the Northeast following a days-long dry, comfortable stretch.According to AccuWeather.com, the system's current projected timing is Saturday, Sept. 7. (See the first image above.)A coastal storm is expected to arrive in the region just as the syste…
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners take home $15K in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 in NYC
Two jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth over $15,000 were recently sold in New York state, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top prize-winning tickets — worth $15,225.50 — were sold each for the evening TAKE 5 drawing on Monday, Sept. 2, on the Labor Day holiday.
New York schools must now notify parents one week before lockdown, fire drills
A new rule coming from the New York State Education Department will now require all school districts to notify parents in advance of a lockdown, fire drill and early dismissal drill will be initiated. Read more from WBEN:
Hudson Valley Dairies Dominate NYS Dairy Competition: Stewart’s Shops and Churchtown Dairy Take Top Honors!
At this year’s New York State Dairy Products Competition, Hudson Valley dairies have made a notable impact. Stewart’s Shops clinched gold awards for Best Fluid Milk, Chocolate Milk, and Flavored Milk, showcasing their exceptional quality across multiple categories. Additionally, Dygert Farms Creamery from the Hudson Valley earned a silver medal for its fluid milk, marking a strong presence in the competition.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: August 26-30
These are the inspections from August 26 to 30 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
N.Y. Red Lobsters among those closed
Another two dozen Red Lobster restaurants have closed across the United States, including some locations in New York state. The locations were scheduled to close on Aug. 31 as part of the seafood chain’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. It brings the total number of closed restaurants to 106. The latest...
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