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Lawmaker urges action on nurse shortage
State lawmakers have signed onto a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul, asking for the expansion of the Nurses for Our Future scholarship program to address the shortage of nurses in New York State. more
Griffo and Buttenschon urge investigation into Department of Labor after audit
Following a recent audit that found at least $11 billion in improper unemployment payments were distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the failure. more
Sixteen-year-old Abigail VanDorn smiles next to an airplane after her first solo flight earlier this month at the Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Clear.
Lake Placid teenager pilots first solo flight
Sixteen-year-old Abigail VanDorn, a Lake Placid native, nearly-lifelong Nordic skier and competitive biathlete, likes to go fast. Two weeks ago, she went flying — literally. more
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Utica Center for Development, Inc. Founder/Executive Director Vincent Scalise and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, stand with food collected for local National Guard members currently serving in Africa.
Guard members stationed overseas to receive taste of home
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon met with staff at the Veteran’s Outreach Center to pack up snacks that were provided by local veterans, Utica Comets fans, and state employees. more
NY gov signs novel law that limits cryptomining, for now
New York is taking a first-in-the-nation step to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining, under legislation that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed this week. more
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Two earn promotions with NY Army National Guard
Maj. Gen. Ray Shields has announced the promotion of two local members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. more
Law enforcement out in force this Thanksgiving to crack down on drunk, distracted driving
This Thanksgiving holiday will see another law enforcement crackdown on drunken and distracted driving. more
The entrance to Hartwick College is shown Thursday, Nov. 17.
Hartwick College hopes to lure students from rural areas
Hartwick College has announced a program to encourage students from the local region to enroll there. more
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Marijuana plants for the adult recreational market are seen in a greenhouse at Hepworth Farms in Milton, N.Y., in this July 2022 file photo. New York has issued the first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses on Monday, Nov. 21, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal “and lucrative,” marketplace for recreational marijuana.
State issued first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses
New York issued its first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses on Monday, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal — and lucrative — marketplace for recreational marijuana. more
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Three wounded in Saratoga Springs gunfight
A sheriff's deputy, not in uniform, had gotten into a barroom argument with a group of three people from Utica, police said. more
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Cars drive through blowing, drifting snow on McKinley Parkway in Hamburg in Erie County, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
Biden sending federal aid as NY digs out from huge snowstorm
President Joe Biden is sending federal aid to western New York to help state and local authorities clean up from the massive storm that dumped as much as 6 feet of snow in western and northern New York, the White House announced Monday. more
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“Our state’s volunteer firefighters hope that all New Yorkers have a safe and happy holiday,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr. “When preparing your Thanksgiving feast and other upcoming holiday meals, remember to take important safety precautions, such as not leaving your cooking unattended. Unattended cooking is a leading cause of home fires that can easily be prevented.”
Thanksgiving cooking safety tips from FASNY
The combination of cooler weather and more home cooking associated with the Thanksgiving holiday often lead to an increase in home cooking fires, according to FASNY. more
MVCC President Randall VanWagoner, left, Wolfspeed Chief Human Resources Officer Margaret Chadwick, center, and MACNY President and CEO Randy Wolken celebrate a new partnership that will create a New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program.
MVCC, MACNY partner with Wolfspeed for NYS Registered Apprenticeship Program
Mohawk Valley Community College and The Manufacturers Association of Central New York are partnering with Wolfspeed to develop a New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program. more
Sheriff urges safety as hunting season opens
With the opening day of deer rifle season in the southern part of Oneida County starting today, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, offers some tips for residents to have a safe and successful hunt. more
Fort Johnson voters OK village dissolution
Voters in Fort Johnson have overwhelmingly approved a proposition to dissolve the village government for absorption into the town of Amsterdam. more
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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents to register their snowmobiles ahead of the winter riding season. Snowmobile registrations must be renewed annually. Registration renewal can be done online at www.DMV.ny.gov, by mail or in person at a DMV office.
DMV reminds residents to register snowmobiles
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents to register their snowmobiles ahead of the winter riding season. Snowmobile registrations must be renewed annually. more
Rome schools get $2.4M state grant for student mental health
The New York State Office of Mental Health has awarded the Rome City School District a $2.42 million grant to expand its mental health offerings to students and families. more
People are evacuated from floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in LaPlace, La., in this August 2021 file photo. 90% of counties in the United States experienced a weather-related disaster between 2011-2021, according to a report published on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Report: 90% of US counties hit with disaster in last decade
Ninety percent of the counties in the United States suffered a weather disaster between 2011 and 2021, according to a report published Wednesday. more
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Helping to break ground for the Guardians of Freedom Memorial in Herkimer are local officials as well as company officials with LS Power Grid New York, which announced a major donation of services for the project. From left: Josh Allen, MYR Energy; George Kalkowsky, MRB Group; Dana Sherry, mayor of the Village of Herkimer; John Brezinski, Herkimer County Legislator and Chairman of the Guardians of Freedom Memorial; and Jonathan Heffner, LS Power Grid New York.
LS Power Grid New York makes contribution to Guardians of Freedom
The LS Power Grid New York announced a major donation of services at the groundbreaking for the Guardians of Freedom Memorial on Friday, Nov. 11. more
The City of Rochester says it's seen a significant increase in aggressive, coordinated panhandling— and its response has put City Hall at odds with social advocates.
City’s stance on panhandling draws ire
The City of Rochester says it's seen a significant increase in aggressive, coordinated panhandling— and its response has put City Hall at odds with social advocates. more
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