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New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Red Wings swept in Syracuse
The Rochester Red Wings finished off a rocky three-game road trip in Syracuse in a sweep as they fell to the Mets on Sunday, 4-3. It was the fourth straight loss overall for the Red Wings dating back to the final game before the All-Star break. Syracuse pulled ahead for...
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/21/24: Ponies sent to the glue factory
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (46-28/13-7) SYRACUSE 8, ROCHESTER 5 (BOX) Syracuse scored seven runs early on- Brett Baty drove in 3, JT Schwartz 2, and Austin Allan and Mike Brosseau 1 apiece- and those runs were all needed as the rehabbing Kodai Senga allowed five runs in the fourth. The Mets scored an additional run, but thankfully it wouldn’t matter, as the bullpen put up zero after zero after zero.
Utica Police’s Most Adorable Employee Is Now Certified for This
Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis. Penny, a Sheepadoodle, joined UPD in September 2023 when she was just 3-months old. She was the department's first-ever therapy dog and she has already set the bar very high for future therapy officers.
Monday Forecast: Warm and Dry With Rain Late
Good morning! Today starts out with partly cloudy skies as we warm up into the 80s by the afternoon with more notable humidity. A system arrives in the late evening causing rain showers to push through overnight. Following that, we have a chance for isolated storms Tuesday with very warm and humid conditions.
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