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Rome Victim Recovery Fund applications for tornado victims ends August 23. How to apply
Applications for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund will no longer accept applications after Friday, Aug. 23. “Since the minute the tornado touched down in the City of Rome, our goal was to help those affected as quickly as possible,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said in a statement. “I am extremely proud of...
Rome skatepark hits funding goal, construction to begin soon
ROME — Construction will soon begin on the SFM Skatepark in Rome now that the city has lined up the contractors and a $200,000 donation pushed them over the top, according to project leads Christian and Andrea Mercurio. “We can’t believe we’re here. It’s a miracle,” said Christian Mercurio...
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
New York Comedy Festival Honors Lucille Ball With Exclusive Merchandise
Upstate New York is the home to many historical sites, museums and more. 'America's Most Famous Dessert' started in LeRoy, NY. There's a museum that fans can explore about JELL-O and more in that historic town. An upstate New York town inspired a Twilight Zone episode. Binghamton, NY is the...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
NY weather: Air quality alert affecting New York Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 11:02 a.m. in effect until Saturday at midnight for St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany NY has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates for all of northern New York until midnight tonight. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 151 for Fine Particulates. The air quality index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician," says the National Weather Service.
School Shoutouts Return In September To Western New York
School will be back very soon here in Western New York. Once again we want to give the teachers and school personnel that interact with our kids every day some love on the radio. We are bringing back our "School Shoutouts" Every weekday morning around 6:50 am, Dave Fields and...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Mike Finnegan named a life member by youth soccer association
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association unanimously decided at its annual general meeting on Aug. 3, to give Life Member status to longtime volunteer Mike Finnegan of Rockville Centre. The Life Member Award in local youth soccer is the equivalent to the Lifetime Achievement Award designation presented by other...
Best Weekend Events For Aug. 16-18 In Western New York
It may be the biggest weekend for Western New York for concerts, with a record amount of them happening around the area. The fair also continues throughout the weekend, and everyone is talking about the food and festivities that are going on at the fairgrounds. You have to take a...
NY bill proposes expanded health care, job support for caregivers of disabled veterans
Rochester, N.Y.— There's a new lifeline to those who dedicate their lives to caring for veterans. New legislation, introduced by Rep. Joe Morelle during a press conference Thursday in Rochester, would require the state's Department of Veteran Affairs to expand its support for family members who take care of disabled veterans.
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
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