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District committed to 'distraction-free environment'
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is taking a look at the bold action taken by a local school district, as Governor Kathy Hochul works to find a way to combat the negative impact these devices have on kids. Schoharie Central School District Superintendent Dave Blanchard was a school...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Barton Mines inducted into state's Historic Business Preservation Registry
NORTH RIVER | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) presented the management and staff of Barton Mines Corporation (Barton) with a certificate inducting the company into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Stec nominated Barton for this honor, citing its lengthy history and the continued importance the company has in the region through its operations in the towns of Johnsburg and Indian Lake and the City of Glens Falls.
Nine Thruway Plaza Buildings Sold in Cheektowaga, New York
Downstate investors have acquired a cluster of nine buildings that comprise the bulk of the Thruway Plaza. According to documents filed July 12 in the Erie County Clerk's office, Equity Holdings of Cheektowaga LLC paid $18.5 million for the buildings with the footprint of the Cheektowaga shopping destination. The deal is one of the largest commercial transactions in Cheektowaga this year.
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
When will Lower Hudson Valley get a break from heat, humidity? The latest information
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory issued Monday for the Lower Hudson Valley until Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. The National Weather Service said a heat advisory is issued when the heat index, the combination of heat and humidity, is predicted to feel like "95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days...
Gov. Hochul weighs banning cellphones in classrooms across NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. Gov. Kathy Hochul met with superintendents, teachers and union leaders from several school districts on Monday on the possible restrictions. “The principals, the superintendents also told me about what happens when students are there, capturing everything that happens with […]
Watch Out: 12 Wanted New York Men Are ‘Armed And Dangerous’
Top New York officials warn these 12 wanted men should be considered "ARMED and DANGEROUS." Several have ties to the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Can you help the police find these men? What should you do if see one or know someone's whereabouts?. Can You Help Police Find...
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