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Empire State Child Tax Credit: NY families to receive a supplemental payment
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —As a part of the state budget, millions of dollars were allocated to help moderate- and low-income families. “$350 million dollars, meaning one million New York families with children will be receiving a check in the mail by the end of August,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. Through the Empire State Child Tax […]
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...
Mariners suffer heartbreaking loss in state championship
BINGHAMTON | The Clinton County Mariners’ improbable run to the New York state American Legion baseball championship ended in heartbreaking fashion. Nate Van Wie’s walk-off hit to right field lifted Rome’s Smith Post #24 to a 4-3 win at Conlon Field in Binghamton. The Mariners (27-14-1), who...
Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Program to Begin In New York
Soon you will see low-flying planes and helicopters in the skies across New York State. The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program is set to start the distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits in New York State. Weather permitting, ORV baits will be distributed by air throughout the...
Prosecutors oppose motion to toss Trump’s hush money conviction over immunity claim
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump want to use a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn his New York hush money trial conviction. Prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told Judge Juan Merchan that the ruling from the nation's highest court is unrelated to his conviction on charges that he illegally paid hush money to keep women quiet about alleged sexual encounters and then covered up the payments as legal expenses during his 2016 campaign. ...
Deputies: Fired Walmart employee threatens to leave bombs at Geneva store
GENEVA, N.Y. — Deputies say a Walmart employee made threats to leave explosive devices at a the store after being fired. Sheriff’s deputies at the scene on Burrall Street made sure the store was safe, and arrested 18-year-old Marselino Aguilera. Officials say Aguilera admitted to deputies he made threats about putting bombs throughout the store.
Syracuse woman destroys competition in family fishing derby with monster ADK bass
The BenYehuda family holds a fishing contest each summer during their annual Adirondack vacation. This year Karen BenYehuda, of Westvale, crushed the competition on Inlet’s Fourth Lake with a monster rock bass. BenYehuda’s rockie stretched the tape to 2 ½ inches, just half an inch shorter than the nightcrawler...
Two Ithaca icons immortalized in educational statue by renowned sculptor. Who are they?
Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature Dan Klein will see a familiar face in a statue that will soon be on display in the city of Ithaca thanks to an established sculptor. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 17, the Ithaca Historic Statues Steering Committee is inviting Ithacans to the unveiling of a statue honoring two Ithaca icons - Lucy Brown and Frances Perkins - hand-made by renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann. ...
Weekend Planner August 1-4
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Firefly Trio w. Diana Leigh/ Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne. Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | Firefly Trio plays a swinging mix of jazz standards and original tunes, joined this week by vocalist Diana Leigh. Followed by Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne (pictured) deep groove zydeco. Bring your dancing feet!
Housing project in development in Homer
A housing project in development in the village of Homer is close to breaking ground. The project, conducted by Arbor Brook Flats, LLC, is located at Dee Street in the village. Dee Street is a “quiet, mirrored cul-de-sac” that is directly across from 141 N. Main Street and near Durkee Park.