Cortland County receives over $100K for summer youth employment
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that $56.5 million will be put towards New York State’s summer youth employment program. Cortland County will receive $166,684 of that funding. Funding will be distributed to all 57 counties and New York City to implement a program and “introduce at-risk youth to New York’s...
14 Fascinating Facts About the Erie Canal
One of America’s great early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old in 2025.
Ball Of Leaves Found In New York Trees Isn’t A Bird’s Nest
Officials from New York are confirming that these nests you find in trees aren't from birds. With the weather warming, you're probably starting to notice what's called a drey nest. What Are Drey Nests In New York State?. Drey nests are made by squirrels across New York. They are often...
In quiet service, a trailblazer rises: Lt. Mary Wu honored at Eng Awards
The Hon. Randall T. Eng Awards, hosted on May 14 by the Appellate Division, Second Department in Brooklyn Heights, recognized three public servants whose work reflects perseverance, public duty and quiet leadership — values that often go unnoticed in the daily churn of New York’s legal system. Among...
New York Showcase Day Set For Wednesday Before Belmont Stakes
“Start spreadin’ the news”! The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is making “a brand-new start of it” during the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course with an Opening Day dedicated to New York-breds on Wednesday, June 4. Admission gates open at...
The New York State Nurses Association Condemns NewYork-Presbyterian’s Planned Layoffs Amid $750M Settlement
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is slamming NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) Hospital for announcing sweeping staffing cuts, calling the move unjustified and dangerous for patient care. In a virtual town hall held on May 5, NYP executives disclosed plans to eliminate 2% of jobs system-wide—impacting more than...
N.Y. Lottery: One winning Take 5 lottery ticket sold in NYC
The New York Lottery announced a top-prize winning ticket were sold for the May 24 Take 5 drawing. One ticket, worth $18,849.50, was purchased at Bartolome Grocery & Deli Corp., located at 4302 8th Ave. in Brooklyn for the midday drawing. The winning numbers were 8, 11, 20, 35, and...
NY AG fines Walmart $16K over shipment of realistic toy guns
Walmart has to pay thousands in penalties after it allowed third-party sellers to ship realistic-looking toy guns to New York addresses, breaking state law, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
Hochul: Statewide shootings down 9% so far in 2025 compared to same period last...
Shootings in New York state are down 9% so far in 2025 compared to the same period last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, the lowest level of gun violence the state has seen since the state began tracking this data nearly 20 years ago. New statistics released by the...
DOT hits over 100,000 drivers with tickets in the mail in unprecedented crackdown
New York City's Department of Transportation is set to start an aggressive plan to tackle drivers breaking safety rules
