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Massive Police Presence Expected Across All Of New York State
Drivers across New York State should expect to see more police patrolling roads and highways across the state over the next few days. Here's why. AAA believes this Labor Day weekend will be one of the busiest ever when it comes to travel. About 10 percent more people are expected to travel during the holiday weekend this year compared to last.
Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Assembly Majority Leader call on Hochul to sign Good Food NY bill
Crystal Peoples-Stokes and members of Good Food Buffalo Coalition are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Good Food NY bill that’s aimed at improving food purchasing for public schools, hospitals and other municipal institutions. More from WBEN:
The Great NY State Fair’s Villages showcase the region’s multi-cultural flair
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. A sign near the entrance of the Pan-African Village at the Great New York State Fair reads, “World’s Best Rum Cakes.” James Cole, the owner, asked each person in the line of customers whether they wanted coconut, banana, black raspberry, Malibu or chocolate.
Storrings, Smiley inducted Into The Phoenix Central School District Music Hall of Fame
PHOENIX, NY – The Phoenix Central School District recently honored two alumni whose music contributions have left an indelible mark on the Firebird community. During a ceremony held in the John C. Birdlebough High School auditorium, John Smiley and Mark Storrings were enshrined into the PCSD Music Hall of Fame, becoming the second-ever class of inductees.
AG James cracks down on anti-abortion group ‘accosting’ patients outside Planned Parenthood clinics in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion Tuesday to hold an anti-abortion group in contempt of court after one member of Red Rose Rescue was allegedly “accosting patients” outside of a Planned Parenthood in Manhattan and Brooklyn on four separate occasions.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
First veterans mobile outreach center comes to New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York has launched the state's first-ever mobile outreach center focused on helping veterans. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Thursday. The first center has already opened shop at The Great New York State Fair, ready to "serve veterans, service members and military families." Two additional...
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Sean Ryan sets up a new fundraising committee linked to undisclosed state office
State Sen. Sean Ryan’s (D) campaign has registered a new fundraising committee linked to the state. The Sean Ryan Victory Fund was registered on July 22, raising questions about Ryan’s future. Ryan did not specify the potential state positions he may have his eye on, telling WBFO: “I...
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner gets $50K with third prize ticket
One lucky Powerball winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize ticket sold in New York state. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket sold for the Aug. 28 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Shell Food Mart, located at 1160 Straight Path in West Babylon, N.Y.
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
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