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Former Gov. Cuomo to testify publicly on New York nursing home deaths. What to know
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly before a congressional subcommittee Sept. 10 investigating nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing at 2 p.m. Tuesday will be livestreamed online, providing a high-profile national platform for the years-long saga surrounding the Cuomo administration’s handling of the pandemic’s darkest days. ...
NY Regents put off proposal to let high school boys play girls' sports. Why they punted
The New York board that sets education policy for the state was set to vote Tuesday on a controversial proposal to allow high school boys to compete in girls-only sports such as field hockey and flag football. But the Board of Regents has punted, at least for now. ...
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.
UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over NJ casino smoking loophole
United Auto Workers’ director is furious at other unions for supporting indoor smoking in Atlantic City casinos. United Auto Workers will be pulling out of the New Jersey chapter of the AFL-CIO. Daniel Vicente Jr., director of Region 9 — which covers New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania —...
How Should New York Respond to CT’s Pizza Capital Signs?
The across the border into Connecticut debate over pizza, and which pie reigns supreme is not new, but recent signage put up at the Connecticut and New York state borders on certain highways, that's new. There's been a great deal of chatter following Wednesday's installation of some 'Welcome to Connecticut'...
Hochul: New York on high alert after terror plot against Jews is foiled
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Federal authorities are continuing to investigate the terror threat against New York’s Jewish community. An ISIL-inspired Pakistani is in custody after allegedly threatening a massive attack to kill as many Jews as possible, according to authorities. Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Sunday that New York is under a “heightened state of […]
Police Say New York Man Drove Over 100 MPH Drunk On Major Highway
Last year, New York State Police testified to lawmakers that there were over 7,000 alcohol-related traffic crashes in the state in 2022. According to offcials, the crashes took the lives of 335 people, which is a 30% increase in fatalities since 2019. In spite of the glaring statistics, there are...
Dangerous Jury Duty Scam Reaches Upstate New York
Most people want to avoid jury duty. That's why officials from the Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm about this new scam. Scammers are always finding new ways to try and trick you. Speed Camera Scam. Speed cameras are now up across New York State. And that means you can...
Police Say New York State Man Arrested 45 Times Makes It 46
You would think people would learn at some point? Unfortunately, some never do. Police say a New York state man, who's no stranger to law enforcement, has once again landed himself in a lot of trouble. Officials say the suspect, with a long history of arrests, was once again picked up by police after he broke into a local business.
Can Public Power in the Hudson Valley Address Rising Utility Costs?
As Central Hudson's rates continue to climb, a renewed push for public ownership is taking shape in the Hudson Valley. Activists and progressive lawmakers are advocating for a shift towards public utilities, a concept New York has explored before with the establishment of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in 1931. Despite historical attempts, fully realizing this model has proven challenging.
New York Retail Worker Safety Act Signed: What It Means
September 4th, 2024, the Retail Worker Safety Act S. 8358B/A. 8947C was signed into law in New York State by Governor Kathy Hochul. According to the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, this new law will require corporate retail employers to adopt a violence prevention plan and train workers in de-escalation and active shooters.
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