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STIC Comments on Protest Against Governor Hochul's Disability Pride Event After CDPAP Remarks
Dozens of home care workers & disabled New Yorkers protested outside of the governor's mansion in Albany after she made a statement calling the consumer-directed personal assistance program a racket. The Southern Tier Independence Center gave their thoughts on the protest. The consumer-directed personal assistance program(CDPAP) allows people with disabilities...
Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center receives $19.5 million
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Cornell University is getting a big financial boost to support animal care. Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory were presented with a $19.5 million funding award from the state on Monday. The capital investment will expand space and operations at the center, which conducts hundreds of thousands of tests annually and continues to grow.
Hollywood Icon Honored at Upstate New York Baseball Game
We are shedding a spotlight on Hollywood icon Tony Danza. You know him from TV shows like Taxi and Who's the Boss?, movies like Angels in the Outfield and Don Jon, and Broadway musicals like The Producers and Honeymoon in Vegas. Today, we get to know more about his musical side. He is playing in Atlantic City at Resorts on August 16th with his show "Standards & Stories." He is also bringing his new show “Sinatra & Stories” to the Carlyle in NYC September 10th and runs through September 21st.
NY weather: Look for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Cayuga and Onondaga counties Tuesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Cayuga and Onondaga counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 3:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Levanna,...
NYS to give out $350M in supplemental payments to many residents
NEW YORK -- Many parents will soon receive hundreds or even thousands of dollars in cash from New York state.Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in supplemental payments for moderate- and low-income residents."One million New York families will be receiving a check in the mail by the end of August. Depending on your income and size of family, some people will receive $330 per child. You have three children, that's $1,000 in your pocket," Hochul said. "New Yorkers don't have to do anything to receive this payment. No forms, no hoops to jump through. It's just going to...
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
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...
49 Winchester Add New Stops to Fall Album Release Tour
Ahead of their anticipated sophomore release with New West Records this Friday, 49 Winchester has announced an expanded fall tour with eight additional stops in Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut, New York, and more. Award-winning Canadian songwriter Corb Lund will join the group for five performances, beginning in New Orleans, LA, and...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...