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Lithium-ion battery plants sparking new concerns
Lauren Rosolen bought her dream home in Putnam County, about an hour's drive north of New York City. But like many communities, a planned battery project near her home is sparking new concerns."There's nothing more important than protecting the safety of your family and that's what this is about," said Rosolen.A power company wants to install what's called a battery energy storage system or "BESS" facility on a piece of property that butts up to her backyard."You're talking about tractor-trailer size containers of lithium ion," said Rosolen.They're lithium-ion batteries inside metal containers and they're popping up in places from New...
FBI Offering Reward For Man Who Trafficked Heroin, Cocaine To New York
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is trying to track down a known gang member who trafficked drugs to New York. A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest. Victor Manuel Tolentino, who also goes by Victor M. Tolentino and Victor Tolentino, is wanted by the FBI...
New York Teen, New York City Man Arrested For Wearing Face Masks
A new face mask ban has led to two arrests. Last month, leaders in Nassau County banned mask-wearing to hide your identity in public. Long Island lawmakers said the bill is in response to "anti-Semitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks." The bill makes it a misdemeanor charge if...
NYS Senior Amateur Golf Championship coming to Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – A prestigious New York State golf event is coming to Corning next week. Corning Country Club will be the host course for the annual New York State Senior Amateur Championship. It all begins on Tuesday, September 10 and runs through Wednesday, September 11 at the venue. 132 of the best amateur […]
New Organization Aims to Help Roxbury Educators
ROXBURY, NJ – A new non-profit organization, formed by Roxbury parents with help from Roxbury Schools Superintendent Frank Santora, is raising money it will offer to district teachers and administrators.Called the Roxbury Education Foundation (REF), the organization is seeking grants and donations “to provide the learning community with the resources and opportunities it needs to thrive while also empowering educators to be their best selves,” said its website.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe REF is the brainchild of Roxbury resident and parent Kristine Nemec, who stressed that all of the foundations proposed...
NYC offering migrant families up to $4K in grants to find their own housing
The scene outside the Roosevelt Hotel, which has been converted into a shelter for migrants, in an undated file photo. New York City has quietly started a pilot program where it provides one-time grants of up to $4,000 to help migrant families leave the city's shelter system and secure their own housing. The one-time grants are being offered under a pilot program that has been extended to 150 familiars so far. [ more › ]
Endicott man charged for laundry-related stabbing, one in “serious” condition
TOWN OF UNION, NY (WIVT/WBGH) — A laundry room dispute Monday in a Town of Union apartment complex led to one man getting stabbed and one arrested on assault charges, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. On Labor Day, Monday, September 2, at around 6 p.m., the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded […]
Blue Brutality: Black Denver Police Recruit Lost Both Legs Following ‘Hazing Ritual’ Training Exercise
Black Denver Police Department recruit Victor Moses files a lawsuit against the department after violent hazing made him an amputee. The post Blue Brutality: Black Denver Police Recruit Lost Both Legs Following ‘Hazing Ritual’ Training Exercise appeared first on Bossip.
Landowners In New York State Report This Massive Frustration
The fall in New York State may be the best time of the year for a variety of reasons. The weather is usually the best of the year, there is a routine with back to school and football season is here!. But the fall, and the great weather, bring people...
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