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More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects in adults, the agency noted. American Spices of Ozone Park, New York, is recalling Spice Class brand...
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
What Bills fans need to know about the 2023 Community Benefits Annual Report
The Buffalo Bills contributed more than $3.6 million to support the social, educational, and economic health of Buffalo and Western New York as a part of the Community Benefits Agreement ("CBA") among the Bills, Erie County, and the Erie County Stadium Corporation. The CBA seeks to ensure participation by all segments of the local community in the economic opportunities available in connection with the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the New Highmark Stadium, currently under construction and scheduled to open its doors to fans for the 2026 NFL season.
Utica man accused of stabbing couch
UTICA — A 31-year-old man is accused of threatening people by repeatedly stabbing a couch very early Saturday morning, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Kevin Monroe returned home drunk to the 2100 block of Erie Street shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. Police said Monroe got into an argument with another person at the residence, then pulled out a knife and started stabbing the couch the other person was sitting on.
Central New York Teen Crowned One of Hormel Foods’ 2024 Food Heroes
A Central New York teen's dream to wipe out student lunch debt has earned her recognition on a national scale. Hormel Foods has named Emma Falkenmeyer, a recent graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School, one if its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes of 2024. Falkenmeyer, 18, created the initiative School Lunch...
Massive Speed Limit Change For Portions Of New York State
The summer is past the halfway point and here in New York State, there are some places that are getting ready for a new speed limit for the start of 2025. It is that time of the year that drivers are distracted more than ever! There are so many things on our minds and yet the roads are packed with so many reasons to stay focused. Kids on bike, motorcycles and people walking are just a few of the reasons.
Morning Earthquake Shakes Parts of Upstate New York
A morning earthquake shook parts of Upstate New York. Did you feel it? It struck just north of the Adirondack Mountains over the Canadian border. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State. The first one struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. It's one of two damaging quakes to hit the Big Apple.
DO NOT Send Checks in Mail Anymore in New York State
Stop sending checks in the mail if you can because there has been a pretty big problem happening. There is a major problem with sending checks in the mail right now and it isn't letting up. Have you ever had a check that you sent in the mail and the person who was to receive it says that they never got it?
Massive Amount Of Boar’s Head Deli Meat May Cause Fatal Infection
Health officials say you should clean your fridge as soon as possible. Doctors in New York are warning residents about an ongoing outbreak linked to deli meat and veggies. On Friday, Hudson Valley Post reported on a produce recall. Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Recalled. abstract blur organic fresh...
Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
Furious New York Mother Finds Blood in Daughter’s Fast Food
A New York mother is furious after her daughter's fast food came with more than just a side of fries. Tiffany Lynn stopped at a Burger King in Western New York for lunch. After handing her 4-year-old daughter the bag, she heard her say from the backseat. “Mommy there’s ketchup and I didn’t want ketchup.”
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder’s Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation...
Morning Headlines with Yancey Roy 7/29/24
WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany bureau chief for Newsday, about New York state's Board of Elections working on the final wording of a ballot question on the Equal Rights Amendment. A 2022 Siena College graduate, Alexander began his journalism career as a sports writer for Siena College's...
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