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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.
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 […]
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,...
Two pot shops shut down in the City of Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Two pot shops that were located in the City of Corning were shut down last week following an investigation into the sale of unlicensed cannabis. According to Corning City Police, members of the Corning City Police Department, New York State Police and New York State Office of Cannabis Management conducted search […]
Corning man arrested on fentanyl charges
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A Corning man was arrested for allegedly having and selling fentanyl. Sean L. Murray, 53, was arrested on Aug. 29 after a police investigation into the sale and possession of fentanyl. According to the Corning City Police Department, officers pulled Murray over at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday in the City […]
Report: New York tops nation in food stamp theft reimbursement
(The Center Square) — New York leads the nation in stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government under a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic fraud, according to newly released data. The data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service shows that more than 36,000 New Yorkers who have fallen victim to electronic theft of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits have had more than $17.5 million in stolen funds reimbursed by the federal agency. ...
Another Restaurant Abruptly Closes in Central New York
Another restaurant bites the dust in Central New York, abruptly closing its doors after only three years in business. If national chains are struggling to survive in today's economy, what chance do local businesses have? Especially in the Empire State where the taxes are high and the laws are plentiful.
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