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Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Verizon's New York Ties Come into Play in UMG's Copyright Infringement Suit
UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of. 11. This is a civil action in which Plaintiffs seek damages for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 101, et seq., and the Music Modernization Act, 17 U.S.C. § 1401.
Elmira woman arrested on felony drug charges after traffic stop
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira woman was arrested on Wednesday after police say officers found drugs in her car during a traffic stop. According to the New York State Police, 46-year-old Bobbi Jo Cardona was arrested on Wednesday, July 17, on several felony drug charges while having a warrant out for her arrest. State […]
Back to School Drive for Chemung and Schuyler Counties
CHEMUNG & SCHUYLER COUNTIES, N.Y. (WENY) -- If you want to help a child in need who is heading back to school in the upcoming months, Catholic Charities is hosting a Back-to-School Drive. Donations of new school supplies are now being accepted until August 14th. Although some local school districts...
Southport's Cherry Lane Park Faces Water Shutoff Amid Ongoing Town Controversy
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- Cherry Lane Park might not have trailer homes much longer after the remaining tenants were informed the water would be shut off on Monday, July 22nd because of an unpaid water bill. Only seven trailers are left at Southport's Cherry Lane Mobile Home Park after 10 were demolished last September.
148th Troy Fair underway in Bradford County
TROY, Pa. — Food, animals, rides, it could only mean one thing: the 148th Troy Fair is underway in Bradford County. There is a little something for everyone at the fairgrounds. "We got a new Transformer car; we got a drone show tonight and tomorrow night, which is new...
New Heights Dance Theater announces auditions for 25th anniversary of Nutcracker In Motion
New Heights Dance Theater will hold auditions for the 25th anniversary performance of Nutcracker In Motion and for Legends! on Wednesday, July 24, at the Clemens Center. Auditions are open to dancers ages 6-18, covering ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and acro. The audition schedule is as follows:. Ages 6-10: 3...
One person injured after being hit by car in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One person has been injured after being hit by a car on Monday morning in Elmira. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, one person was seen being wheeled into an ambulance on Monday, July 22, around 11 a.m. at the intersection of East Water Street and Washington Street […]
Chemung County Jail inmate charged after allegedly pouring hot soup on another inmate
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 36-year-old Elmira man following an incident at the Chemung County Jail. According to police, Brendan P. Crowley, who was incarcerated at the jail, was charged with assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, after he allegedly poured hot soup over another inmate.
Isolated showers move in tonight with a chance for heavy rainfall
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We are starting our work week with sun, showers & storms. How long are showers in the forecast? Details below:. The rest of this morning will be mainly dry with breaks of sun between increasing cloud cover. By the late afternoon, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms move in. Temperatures today are in the mid-80s.
18 Sports Flashback – 1989 Pioneers team pic
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Let’s go back in time to the 1980’s. On this special 18 Sports Flashback we go back to the Elmira Pioneers team photo from the 1989 season. We came across this team photo in the Pioneers front office Sunday and couldn’t pass on the opportunity to snap a photo of this […]
Cooper Smith gets 100th hit as Pioneers split doubleheader
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It was a day for the record books as the Elmira Pioneers split a doubleheader Sunday. Elmira lost game one to the Jamestown Tarp Skunks 5-0 and went on to cruise in the second game 9-3. Although there wasn’t an offensive explosion in the first game for the Pioneers, veteran player […]
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