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Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
4 Tons Of Illegal Weed In NYC Set Aflame By Mayor Eric Adams
When cannabis was first legalized in the state of New York in March 2022 it was intended to benefit the city and state’s economy “while addressing the harmful impact of the “War on Drugs” on Black and Brown New Yorkers.” However, since then, illegal storefronts “have plagued our communities and taken business away from hard-working legal retailers,” said New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. This summer, Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga...
Man Crashes Stolen Ambulance During Police Chase in Upstate New York
New York State Police are investigating a crash after a 25-year-old man allegedly stole an occupied ambulance leading police on a wild chase through multiple upstate New York areas. It all started on Saturday at approximately 10:17 p.m. when EMTs from the Schoharie EMS unit responded to Main Street in...
Class is back in session! School districts welcome students back this week across Western New York
As students get ready to return to the classroom across Western New York, local law enforcement officials and others are reminding drivers to be vigilant on the roadways in the coming days and weeks. Read more from WBEN:
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:
WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
NYRA announces final numbers for 2024 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) [Monday] announced that the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course generated more than $800 million in all-sources wagering handle and exceeded 1 million in paid attendance.
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
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.
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