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3 Campers Abandon Out of Control Fire at Campground in Upstate New York
Three campers abandoned an out-of-control fire at one Upstate New York campground. One of the campers had used gasoline to start the fire in a fire ring at the Lower Saranac Lake campground. However, the fire quickly burned outside the perimeter and rather than trying to put it out, the three people left the island in their boat to avoid getting burned.
Gov. Hochul announces $10B in funding for affordable health insurance to 1.5 million people
The funding comes after Hochul’s previous announcement that the state expanded eligibility levels for the Essential Plan, a public health insurance program offered through the New York State of Health.
Perfect for your college app: NY school boards must soon add non-voting student member
Do school boards need a student voice? They're going to have one in New York, as Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill requiring all school boards to appoint at least one student member who will attend public meetings. Student members won't be allowed to vote or participate in executive sessions or other...
Gov. Hochul says NY has ‘successfully’ funded the MTA for over a century. Huh?
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New York Ranks Third in Invasive Plant Species
Recently Traci Taylor wrote a story about the Japanese knotweed, a beautiful but invasive plant that is causing environmental problems in New York. So it got me wondering, how does New York compare when it comes to dealing with invasive plants?. A recent study by Lawn Love ranked the states...
More Jobs Lost: Another Company Closing All Stores In New York
Officials confirmed 21 stores across New York State are closing. Closing sales are underway. Last month, Hudson Valley Post reported LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) filed for bankruptcy. Lumber Liquidators (now LL Flooring) Files For Bankruptcy. The company said the bankruptcy filing was intended to use the proceedings to "pursue"...
8 Famous People Who Were Arrested In WNY
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New York Spending Millions To “Restore” Each New York Region
New York State officials are helping local communities "build for the future." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the state awarded over 64.1 million to 43 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative. Hochul: $64.1 million has been awarded to 43 projects through the State's Restore New...
North country sports scoreboard: Friday, September 6, 2024
The first week of high school sports continued this week for teams across Northern New York. Soccer, girls swimming, girls tennis and volleyball were the featured sports for Thursday. Here’s a look at the North Country sports scoreboard from last night. High school boys soccer Chittenango 0, South Jefferson 0 (OT) Indian River 8, Beaver […]
Shockingly High Number Of New York Drivers Just Caught Speeding
A shockingly high number of drivers were just caught speeding in New York. New York State Police shared the results of the latest "Speed Week," confirming that 3 percent more tickets were issued this year compared to last year. 33% More Speeding Tickets Issued In New York During Crackdown. New...
New York State Man Allegedly Served Disgusting Homemade Dish to Police
This is certainly not what they mean by thanking law enforcement. Police in one New York state village said they received an unorthodox and quite disgusting gift from a local who they say has quite a history. WHAM reports that the man, and convicted felon, allegedly left a "disturbing delivery" for the local police department.
Parade of Tugboats to Float Down New York River
For more than two decades a parade of tugboats has floated down one New York River. The Tugboat Roundup celebrates the maritime heritage of the Northeast Inland Waterways with over 30 tugboats, workboats, and barges. It's held the weekend after Labor Day every year. The festival not only features a...
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.
NYS Comptroller Report: Hate crimes on the rise of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Over the past 5 years, hate crimes have been on the rise in New York State. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli recently issued a report which said last year alone over 1,000 hate crimes were reported. “What we saw is that now the trend is at the highest reported hate crimes in New York State […]
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