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AVIAN FLU SPREADING — An adult bald eagle is shown with three eaglets in the nest in Floyd in this file photo. State Department of Environmental Conservation officials warn that the avian flu is spreading across much of New York among birds of prey, such as eagles, waterfowl and other bird species.
Avian Flu spreading among wild bird populations
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in multiple wild bird species across New York, the Department of Environmental Conservation has announced. While no known human … more
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HONORED — State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, presents a New York State Senate Commendation to RoAnn Destito, center, while her son, Christopher Destito, looks on. The commendation, presented in a ceremony at the Crust Kitchen and Bar, 86 Hangar Road West, honors the former assemblywoman and Office of General Services commissioner for her longtime career in public service.
Destito receives state Senate commendation
ROME — RoAnn Destito, a former area assemblyperson and commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, was awarded a New York State Senate Commendation by Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, … more
Stefanik
Stefanik says proposed legislation would aid senior-owned small businesses
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-21, Schuylerville, joined her colleagues in introducing the Golden-preneurship Act to support senior-owned small businesses, according to a release from the … more
MASKS — Boxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Tuesday, April 26, 2022, three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with COVID-19. The positivity rate in the Mohawk Valley topped 10% on Wednesday, according to state statistics.
State’s COVID landscape shifting; positivity rate in region tops 10%
While the coronavirus pandemic is not over, the landscape is changing, officials say. In recent weeks, officials have pointed to infection rates that are experiencing a slight climb in some regions … more
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BACK TO THE RE-DRAWING BOARD? — Partial views of the New York state Capitol building, left, is shown next to the state Appellate court building in foreground, right, are shown earlier this month in Albany. The state’s top court has determined that state Democrats engaged in gerrymandering when drawing new congressional district boundaries for the next decade. The judges in Wednesday’s ruling said a special court master will pass new district maps instead of the Legislature.
State’s highest court rejects congressional maps drawn by Dems
ALBANY — New York’s highest court on Wednesday rejected new congressional maps that had widely been seen as favoring Democrats, largely agreeing with Republican voters who argued the … more
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Rome Health receives $1M FEMA grant
ROME — Rome Health received a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for $1.03 million. The grant reimburses the hospital for extraordinary expenses incurred as a result of … more
HERE’S TO HISTORY — Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-101, New Hartford, left, presents Ed Jones, owner of Lincoln Davies Company, with its historic business recognition certificate during a ceremony on Friday. The company, located at 8689 Summit Road in Sauquoit, was named to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry.
Assemblyman recognizes Lincoln Davies Co. at ceremony
SAUQUOIT — Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-101, New Hartford, presented Lincoln Davies Co., 8689 Summit Road, with its recent New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry distinction at a … more
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED — Lewis County General Hospital, shown here in a file photo, broke ground last week for a $30 million capital project, including a new surgical center.
Event marks $50M capital program in Lewis County
LOWVILLE — Lewis County officials celebrated a $50 million capital program investment in Lewis County with a groundbreaking ceremony last week for one of the program’s major projects — a more … more
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MAKING IT OFFICIAL — Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks to the tent full of people Monday afternoon to officially open the Wolfspeed facility in Marcy.
Officials: Wolfspeed ‘decades in the making’
“This is what the future looks like. Welcome to the future,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. at the Monday celebratory ribbon cutting of the under-construction, $1 billion … more
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Court: Albany diocese must release priest treatment files
ALBANY (AP) — A recent court ruling has opened the door to the release of psychological treatment records of priests in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany accused of child sexual abuse. The … more
Dozens of NYC teachers accused of faking vaccination cards
NEW YORK (AP) — Several dozen New York City teachers and other school employees who officials said submitted fraudulent proof of COVID-19 vaccination were placed on leave as of Monday. The United … more
Tenney
Tenney hosts webinar on broadband expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-22, New Hartford, hosted a webinar on broadband expansion with expert guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week. The webinar highlighted … more
Judge orders NYC jails chief to appear at status conference
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge ordered the head of New York City's jails to appear at an upcoming status conference on conditions at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex, after prosecutors … more
Court: Albany diocese must release priest treatment files
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A recent court ruling has opened the door to the release of psychological treatment records of priests in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany accused of child sexual … more
People arrive for work at the Amazon distribution center in the Staten Island borough of New York, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. The National Labor Relations Board approved a union election in April at a second Amazon warehouse in Staten Island.
Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory
NEW YORK (AP) — In the aftermath of their hard-won labor victory, Amazon workers in the New York City borough of Staten Island popped Champagne, cheered their victory and danced in celebration. … more
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Trees line the banks of the Ashokan Reservoir in Olive, N.Y., Tuesday, April 5, 2022. As western regions contend with drier conditions, New York City is under fire for sometimes releasing hundreds of millions of gallons of water a day from the reservoir in the Catskill Mountains. The occasional releases, often around storms, have been used to manage water the reservoir's levels and to keep the water clear. But residents downstream say the periodic surges cause ecological harm along the lower Esopus Creek. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NYC reservoir releases raise worries about stormier future
OLIVE, N.Y. (AP) — As western regions contend with drier conditions, New York City is under fire for sometimes releasing hundreds of millions of gallons of water a day from a key reservoir in the … more
LESSON TIME — In this undated photo provided by Dalaine Bradley, Drew Waller, 7, Ahmad Waller, 11, and Zion Waller, 10, left to right, study at Cameron Village Library during homeschooling, in Raleigh, N.C.
Homeschooling surge continues despite schools reopening
BUFFALO (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen. Two years later, even after schools reopened and vaccines became widely … more
Tenney
Tenney to host Tele-Town Hall with guest Stefanik
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-22, New Hartford, will host a live Tele-Town Hall for constituents in the 22nd Congressional District from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. Tenney will be joined by Rep. … more
Stefanik
Big Apple delays decision on chocolate milk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-21, Schuylerville, announced a win for dairy farmers in Upstate New York and the North Country after New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced, earlier this … more
Robert Smullen
Assemblyman calls for tax relief, opening up state’s economy, following budget, report
GLOVERSVILLE — Assemblyman Robert Smullen, R-118, Gloversville, is calling for large-scale changes to the state’s property and income taxes as well as government spending, following the passage … more
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