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Records show what Gov. Hochul spent on Israel solidarity trip last year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Records obtained by WIVB News 4 show Gov. Kathy Hochul spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on a solidarity trip to Israel last October. According to state records, more than $12,000 was spent for a total of five state employees to make the three-day trip. It included $9,500 for air travel, $1,300 […]
Popular Restaurant Closing Upstate New York Location Soon
A restaurant and pub with a location in the Hudson Valley, has announced it will be closing one of its seven New York locations this month. One of the more affordable family-friendly restaurants in New York, Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub has announced that they will be permanently closing an upstate New York location "due to many factors".
Utica, Rome awarded millions in state funding to rehab vacant buildings. What to know
New York State awarded $64.1 million to 43 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative, which includes $1.9 million for Rome and $2 million for Utica to support rehabilitation of vacant buildings. Restore New York supports municipal revitalization efforts with funds to help remove and reduce blight, reinvigorate communities and generate new residential and economic opportunities statewide. ...
Tree Removal Crane Crashes Down On New York State Home [PIC]
Tree removal services are often busy this time of year, especially across such heavily wooded states like New York. Removing overgrown trees can become a necessity for property owners as they try to make more space, or perhaps remove dead trees brought down during summer storms. But tree removal can...
NY weather: Heat advisory issued for New York until Thursday evening
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 3:31 a.m. on Thursday valid for Thursday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga and Broome counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 99 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
Upstate New York To Host Major Festival For Twilight Zone Anniversary
Rod Serling was the host of The Twilight Zone and also wrote the episodes. The Rod Serling Archive mentioned that Serling was born in Syracuse, NY and he moved with his family to Binghamton, NY. They also explained that Serling served in the military before going to college in Ohio and later working in New York City.
Bipartisan bill proposed to provide 4-year degree benefit to police officers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is a new effort to help recruit police officers across New York State while setting them up for a successful future. Recruitment in Erie County has been a tough task. A bipartisan bill has been announced to provide a four-year degree benefit to police...
Could NY double bottle deposits to 10 cents? Support grows, criticism persists
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It’s a pretty common sight in New York City — people with bags full of bottles and cans that they’ve gathered to take to deposit locations and receive 5 cents in return for each bottle or can they turn in. That 5-cent amount has gone unchanged for more than four decades. […]
Harmful algal blooms in NYS: Ontario County health leaders explain what to do if you come across HABs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Harmful algal blooms (HABs) or blue-green algae have been spotted across New York State, including parts of the Rochester region. In response to this, The New York State Department of Health has closed several beaches. Kershaw Beach closed due to harmful algae bloom Ontario County Public Health officials emphasized Tuesday the […]
Lake Mansfield reopens for swimming
Great Barrington — In an email sent by the town on Thursday, Aug. 1, it was announced that Lake Mansfield has reopened for swimming. Previously, the town’s Health Department shut the lake down to swimmers due to dangerous levels of E.Coli on July 24. The email notes that...
Little League East Region All-Star 10s Softball Tourney: Check out these great photos from Day 1 (184 photos)
Day 1 of the Little League East Region All-Star 10s Softball Tournament at Snug Harbor Little League is in the books, and what a day it was as seven games -- involving the 10 out-of-town state champs -- were contested all day. The athletes, coaches and umpires had to battle...
N.Y. democratic delegates are 'fired up' about Kamala Harris
ALBANY, NY (WENY)--IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS SINCE BECOMING THE PRESUMED DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, KAMALA HARRIS HAS RAISED $200 MILLION AND GAINED OVER 170,000 VOLUNTEERS. “New York Democrats are really fired up for Kamala Harris," said Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Assembly District 73), a democratic delegate.
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