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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Sherburne parent wants home schooled kids to be able to play on public school teams
Home schooled kids are not allowed to play on public school teams, but that wasn't always the case. Now, one Sherburne parent is trying to change state law. "It's just something that should be open to all children," Clarissa Berg told Fox 40. She just wants her kids to keep...
Growing Pains: Get to know the dads behind the Candor Health Executive Board
Sometime around the end of elementary school and during middle school years, clothes start to fit differently. Friends start to act differently. Sleepover talk turns from Barbies to boys. From games to girls. These years of being caught between being a kid and a teenager are an awkward time for...
MTA Reduced Brooklyn Bus Service After Congestion Pricing Was Nixed, Lawsuit Says
After Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of congestion pricing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority cut about 10% of bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, according to a lawsuit filed by a officials from a transit workers union, a city official and a Brookyn resident. A lawsuit filed in...
CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: Wayne
“Wayne’s World” has not always been a comedy. This eleven-year old beagle was originally adopted from the shelter in 2014, when he was only a year old. He was returned ten years later when his family was no longer able to care for him. Wayne is now a...
Family of four displaced after tree falls on Syracuse Westside home
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A family of four was displaced after a tree fell on their Barrett Street home Tuesday afternoon during severe weather. The Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is providing financial assistance to the family consisting of two adults and two children.
NYSEG Customers could receive compensation credit for food/medication spoilage
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of people are still without power in the Southern Tier due to Monday’s severe storms, and food spoilage becomes a big issue with the power being out after several days. Some customers without power may be in luck as NYSEG might cover the cost of food that had to be […]
Win a Pair of Tickets to Pride in July at Barton Orchards on July 27th
Barton Orchards is excited to bring Pride in July back for the third year! They'll have a variety of entertainment celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. What to Expect. Don't miss live performances featuring stars...
Former mayor to step in as part-time city judge in Cortland
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – A former Cortland mayor is stepping back into the world of public service. Officials reportedly approved the appointment on Tuesday night of Ron Walsh as part-time city judge. He takes over for temporary fill-in Lawrence Knickerbocker, who briefly served after Judge Elizabeth Burns accepted a nomination in June to serve on the New York State Court of Claims.
Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on a burglary charge. The office says Brian Kelsey is wanted for Burglary in the 2nd degree. Kelsey is described as a white male, 6'2, weighing 185 pounds, with blue eyes and gray hair. He was last known to...
New study ranks worst states for drunk driving: Where do N.Y. and N.J. land on the list?
Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 37 people each day, accounting for over 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to a recent study. This research, conducted by the Simmrin Law Group, also showed that not all states are equal when it comes to the rate of drunk driving. Using...
Stiletto's Fine Arts Studio Continues to Give Back to the Community
Stilettos Fine Arts Studio in Vestal continues its mission of giving back to the community with its Beyond the Spectrum program on Tuesday, July 16. The program allows those with special needs to learn how to express themselves and communicate in ways that words aren't present for. This includes painting, drawing, or even writing stores.
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
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