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Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
NYSEG responds to customer questions about Smart Meters, usage and billing
LANCASTER, N.Y. — Over the past several weeks, dozens of NYSEG customers in Western New York have reached out to 2 On Your Side with concerns about their recent electric bills. From questions about having a Smart Meter installed to an increase in usage they can't explain, customers like...
New York State approves rate hikes on health insurance premiums
Health insurance premiums for about one million New Yorkers will be getting more expensive next year.Governor Kathy Hochul's administration approved, on average, rate increases of about 12 percent for individuals and more than eight percent for small-group plans.Despite the increase, the rate hikes are actually lower than the proposed increases of 17 percent and 19 percent that health insurers were seeking.The State Department of Finance cited rising costs of medical care, including hospital stays and the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, for the increases.MORE NEWS: Murder-suicide of 5 in Syosset stemmed from dispute over will of deceased mother, sale of her homeChantee Lans reports on an adult son distraught over the possible sale of his recently deceased mother's home.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
CUNY chancellor discusses diversity, campus unrest
NEW YORK — College students across the city are heading back to class, and a significant number of them are attending one of the 25 colleges that are part of the City University of New York system.Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez is CUNY's chancellor and the first Latino to lead the urban university. He sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation.Chancellor calls CUNY "the Ellis Island of educational opportunity""We're sort of the Ellis Island of educational opportunity," Rodriguez said. "We have 25 campuses, so we are in every borough. In every part of the city,...
McQuaid Cross Country team wraps up 25-Hour Relay
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The McQuaid Cross Country Team is tired and proud after completing their annual 25-Hour Relay Friday morning. For the whole time, there was at least one runner taking laps on the track. The relay wrapped up around 10 a.m. This year, coaches and runners are raising money for Upstate New York […]
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
VA Finger Lakes spreads OD awareness
VA Finger Lakes is working to bring awareness to the overdose epidemic. Clinical pharmacist practitioner Nicole Fioravanti and addiction therapist Anne Saleh join ARC Rochester ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is August 31st. "[This day] is in place to help people who've lost their loved ones to grieve,"...
R.G. Ortiz Ordered to Pay $600K for Exploiting Grieving Families
Following an April lawsuit from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes–which operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, including a location at 235 West 72nd Street–will pay more than $600,000 to consumers they exploited. The company will also pay $100,000 in civil penalties.
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
PETA Urges Action Against New York Puppy Mill Amid Disturbing Federal Findings
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Recent federal reports have unveiled alarming conditions at Busy Bee Farm, a...
Section V football schedule for 2024 regular season and playoffs
To report Section V football scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V football scores as soon as possible after games by emailing sports@democratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number. On social: Follow our sports coverage on Instagram Here is the full 2024 Section V football schedule. It will be updated if opponent,...
Cooking with Gas Will Cost 19.4% More
National Grid’s rate increase starts September 1. On August 15, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved the proposal that established new rate hikes for Brooklyn, Staten Island, and parts of Long Island and Queens. The increases will go toward: maintaining and modernizing the operation of the distribution network, programs to promote energy efficiency and reduce emissions, and bill assistance for the most vulnerable customers.
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
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