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Former aide to governor charged with acting as a foreign agent
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Elected officials are reacting to news that a former state aide is charged with being an undisclosed agent for China. The indictment against Linda Sun said she worked for New York State from 2012 to 2023, originally under the Cuomo Administration and most recently Governor Kathy Hochul. Hochul addressed the news during […]
The holiday shopping season is near. How a union strike threat could impact NJ gift-giving
The International Longshoremen’s Association has threatened to strike if a new contract with East Coast port terminal and shipping companies is not ironed out by the time the old contract expires Oct. 1. That would effectively shut down some of the busiest ports in the country, including the Ports of New York and...
New York State cracks down on license plate covers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you have a license plate cover, it’s about time you take that off of your car! On September 1, the sale of license plate covers in New York was banned in the state’s attempt to crack down on fake or altered license plates. The purpose of these covers, according to […]
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
Do you want to work on the I-81 project? The state is making it easier to apply
Do you want to work on the Interstate 81 project in Syracuse?. The New York State transportation and labor departments have made it easier to put your name in. The transportation department now has a form on its I-81 website for applicants to express interest. It may seem like a small thing, but it is going to be “transformative,” Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said during a news conference Wednesday, overlooking construction.
NY weather: Prepare for dense fog in New York until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:41 a.m. on Thursday for dense fog until 10:15 a.m. for Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. "Patchy dense fog will continue across portions of eastern New York and adjacent western New...
Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands It Took From an Elderly Woman for Services It Never Provided
New York Guardianship Services had billed Judith Zbiegniewicz $450 a month for court-ordered care, but a judge found the company provided “minimal services, if any” for years, including at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
National Retail Giant Shuts Down: All Stores to Close, Including 21 in New York
Another day, another national chain goes out of business, closing all stores, including 21 in New York State. The last few years have been brutal for restaurants and businesses nationwide. Companies have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the ever growing list. JoAnn Fabrics,...
Four arrested after reported burglary in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — Four people were arrested in August after an investigation into a burglary in Bath that lasted more than 10 days. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, 45-year-old Daniel A. Garcia, 35-year-old Thomas L. Popps, 45-year-old Shane S. Fox, and 32-year-old Elizabeth R. Walker were arrested on Aug. 28 on […]
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