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Business groups urge Hochul to order review of NY Climate Act
Albany, N.Y. — A coalition of more than 50 business, energy and labor organizations are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration to conduct a comprehensive assessment of New York’s impending mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which are not on track to be met and could result in significant energy supply shortfalls and adverse impacts across numerous industries.
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 (Erie News Now)--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...
Boar's Head deli meat recall expands amid listeria outbreak, hospitalizations in NY and NJ
There is a growing crisis for deli meat lovers in the Tri-State area, especially customers of Boar's Head products.The company is recalling an additional seven million pounds of deli meat following a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning.So far, twelve people have been hospitalized in New York and two in New Jersey.The new recall includes 71 products under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands."I saw it a week or two ago in the news and I thought it was all done," shopper Paul Sullivan told Eyewitness News.The federal government is investigating the latest outbreak, which follows an earlier recall...
Rep. Tenney, firefighters oppose 'burdensome' proposed changes to OSHA standard
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and local firefighters in Niagara County are sounding the alarm on proposed changes to OSHA regulations that make changes to the Fire Brigades Standard and proposing new rules for departments. More from WBEN:
NY Gaming Commission Suggests That Saratoga Should Have Synthetic Course
The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) has released its 2023 report regarding the high rate of fatalities upstate last year. Between May 26, 2023 and September 4, 2023, there were 17 equine fatalities at Saratoga Race Course, which again put the track's Thoroughbred safety record under scrutiny. Several suggestions were...
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
CDC: Mosquito Bites Just As Scary As Shark Bites In New York
According to top officials, you should be just as worried, if not more worried, about getting bit by a mosquito than a shark. Earlier this month, several beaches in New York were closed down because of sharks. Sharks Close Down Many Beaches In New York State. For example, a 7-foot-long...
Ancram neighbors association makes five educational grants
ANCRAM — Five Ancram residents have received grants from Ancram Neighbors Helping Neighbors Association which will allow them to continue on their educational paths, all of which are leading toward careers that will help others. Several community members also were provided assistance with other educational projects. According to a...
Department of Public Utilities approves Housatonic Water Works rate increase request
On Wednesday, July 31, the Department of Public Utilities approved the rate increase request made by Housatonic Water Works. In June 2023, the controversial company originally filed an application with the state’s Department of Public Utilities requesting a 112.7 percent overall revenue increase. Back in April, the Office of...
Housatonic Water Works annual report for 2023 reveals yet another salary increase for Mercers
Housatonic — The long troubled Housatonic Water Works company recently filed its annual report for 2023 with the Department of Public Utilities. The report shows that, yet again, both company President Frederick Mercer and Treasurer James Mercer yet again received a raise in their salaries. Since at least the...
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