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Utica Fire Department Ambulance Among Busiest in the Nation
UTICA, N.Y. -- On average last year, Utica Fire Ambulance 1 left Station 7 in Oneida Square, 16 times every day. That totals out to 6,071 calls according to a survey done by Firehouse Magazine. The survey ranked the unit as the nation's seventh-busiest fire department-based ambulance. Despite Utica being...
Accused of hitting another woman with car, Utica woman charged
UTICA — A Utica woman is accused of intentionally hitting another woman with her car on Floyd Street early Sunday morning, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Nichole Slattery, 28, drove to another woman's home on Floyd Street at about 6 a.m. and started honking the horn to get her to come out and fight. Police said the victim confronted Slattery in the roadway, at which point Slattery drove forward and hit the other woman with her vehicle, causing the victim to fall onto the hood and roll off.
Nurse Assaulted at Grand Nursing Home, UPD Arrests Resident
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Police Department officers were called to the Grand nursing facility last Saturday regarding an assault on a nursing staff member by a resident. The incident took place on July 27 at approximately 11:45 in the morning. When officers arrived on the scene, they were "met with...
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...
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
R.I.P. Kim Johnson: ‘Survivor: Africa’ Finalist Passed Away At 79
Kim Johnson, the New York teacher who became the oldest female finalist in Survivor history in 2001, has passed away at the age of 79. Johnson’s children, Wendy, Teddy, and Kerry, confirmed the news with a statement to Entertainment Weekly. “Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose-colored glasses right up until the end. She was the coolest mom and grandmother in the world. We will miss her forever,” they said. The retired school teacher reportedly passed away after a long battle against cancer. R.I.P. Chino XL: Rapper And ‘Alex & Emma’ Actor Dead At 50 Johnson...
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.
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