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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...
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Bridget Kelly Gets Her on Mastro
Bridget Anne Kelly, Gov. Christie’s former deputy chief of staff, may not be able to get a job in government, but she may have helped torpedo Randy Mastro’s bid to be New York City’s Corporate Counsel, one of the most coveted positions in the legal profession. At...
Creatives Rebuild NY Awards $165,000 To Support Data-Driven Solutions For Artists
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, announced grants of $15,000 to 11 organizations. The grants will incorporate data from the “Portrait of New York State Artists” Survey into an advocacy initiative or strategic communications campaign. CRNY launched the survey in March 2022 to build a portrait of the needs, circumstances, and experiences of artists across the state.
Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19, flu and RSV season
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With children going back to school the first week of September, there's always the possibility of more cases of COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, like the flu or RSV. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently updated their guidelines this year for those with respiratory illnesses.
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On June 12, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed support for a mask ban on subways and at protests while other politicians in New York City, Los Angeles and North Carolina are considering or have already passed laws that ban masks in public spaces. Disability, civil liberties and other activists have raised alarm regarding how mask bans, even with formal exemptions for health and religious reasons, offer no guarantee of fair enforcement and can stigmatize masking in general during an ongoing pandemic. This said, I argue that we should oppose mask bans due to two vital functions.
Motorcyclists in New York State Injured By Fallen Powerlines
State Police say that they responded to what they're referring to as an "unusual incident" that led to three motorcyclists being hospitalized. Offcials say the incident happened on one of the more traveled highways in the state, during the early afternoon hours of August 25. Normally, biker injuries are caused...
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Dangerous Virus Found In This Central New York County
There is a new alert that has been issued regarding the spread of a potentially dangerous virus that has been found in portions of New York State. Health officials have been monitoring the spread of EEEV in some areas as there are now more cases of West Nile being found in certain counties here in the Empire State.
How to get tickets to Syracuse football’s opener vs. Ohio this weekend
The Syracuse University Orange Football team will host the Ohio Bobcats at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, August 31, to open the 2024 football season with the debut of head coach Fran Brown. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. Syracuse has bolstered its roster with Ohio State transfer quarterback...
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