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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(The Center Square) — New York leads the nation in stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government under a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic fraud, according to newly released data.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. ...
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...
Fall forecast calls for impressive autumn foliage in upstate NY
Leaf peepers rejoice — conditions appear to be aligning for vibrant fall colors in western and central New York and the North Country. AccuWeather predicts especially colorful fall foliage across more than 20 states this autumn, though not in traditional prime areas like much of New England. ...
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.
USPS Changes Could Impact Mail Delivery Times In New York
Mail can move at snail speed sometimes in Upstate New York. Some recent United States Postal Service changes could impact that delivery time even more. According to CBS News, USPS still isn’t where they want to be financially. They rolled out a 10-year “Delivering for America” plan a few years ago with the strategic plan to help modernize and revitalize the postal service. Obviously, with such massive changes that required a huge chunk of change.
Surgeon General Warns New Yorkers that Parenting Could Harm Mental Health
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a warning that's raising a lot of eyebrows. The warning highlights the detrimental impact of parenting on the mental health of both mothers and fathers. In a recent advisory, Dr. Murthy emphasized the dangerous levels of stress that parents are facing, noting that the strains they experience are not only affecting their well-being but are also being passed on to their children.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 TAKE 5 jackpot prizes worth $18K sold within miles of each other
Two jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth over $18,000 were recently sold in New York state — and both were sold in the same county just miles of each other, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top prize-winning tickets — worth $18,004.50 — were sold each...
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