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Girl Scouts of WNY names new Chief Executive Officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Girl Scouts of Western New York have appointed Cara Biddlecom as the new Chief Executive officer. The Western New York native and former girl scout holds a Master of Public Health Behavior from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The Evergreen […]
New York’s Game-Changing Education and Savings Laws: What You Need to Know!
A new law makes it easier for parents to save for their children's college education. It allows 529 college savings accounts to be used for paying off education loans and transferring funds to Roth IRAs. This update aligns New York State’s rules with federal laws and offers more ways to use saved money. Research shows that having college savings can increase the likelihood of attending college.
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...
N.Y. Lottery: There are top prize $10M tickets left in circulation for these scratch off games
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The highest lump-sum payout for a winning New York state Lottery scratch-off ticket is $10 million, and there are five games that have the amount as their top prize with five of the $10 million tickets in circulation. One of those games, 200X, no longer...
6 Missing College Student Cold Cases In New York State
Recently, I've seen a couple of really old cold cases get solved. Sometimes it seems like it's impossible for police to solve a murder or missing person report from decades ago, but it happens. With the changes in technology evidence that wasn't useful can now help solve cases. Also, people who know something about the crime often remember something or feel remorse about what they know and finally come forward. These six college students are still considered missing people here in New York State. Maybe you or someone you know has information that can finally provide their families with some closure.
Nearly 50 Colleges Across New York Best In America
A new ranking, based directly on students, is giving high praise to many schools in the Hudson Valley and across the Empire State. The Princeton Review reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that a number of colleges from New York are highlighted as some of the best colleges in America.
These Home Repair Stores Are Closing In New York State
The summer was busy for most homeowners across New York State. However, the fall is a great time to get things done in and around the house. But if you plan to buy flooring, there is a retailer that has announced some closures.
Mayor Of New York State’s Second Largest City Offered New Job
The rumors on the internents that have been swirling for the last few days appear to be more factual than not, as the Mayor of New York State's second-largest city is being offered a new job in Western New York. READ MORE: Will Byron Brown Be Stepping Down As Mayor...
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.
‘The world changes’ if Trump wins election before hush money sentencing: Dupree | The Hill
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money case won’t happen until Nov. 26 — after the election has taken place. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, reacts to the decision on “The Hill.” Dupree says the judge on the case didn’t have much of a choice and was right to […]
Survivor Season 47 Cast Includes 2 From Upstate New York
18 castaways will compete for $1 million dollars in the upcoming season 47 of Survivor. 2 of those castaways call Upstate New York home. Meet Andy Rueda, a Buffalo native, and Sue Smey, whose hometown is the Broome County town of Kirkwood. They’ll face “unexpected obstacles” in “a twist-packed season from the moment they step on the beach” in Fiji.
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