End of an Era: TGI Fridays Restaurants Closing Their Doors Across America
At TGI Fridays, their slogan is, "In here, it's always Friday." But Fridays are running out, because there are less locations of the chain than ever, with more closing. According to Nation's Restaurant News, TGI Fridays just shut down more locations, leaving them with only 125...
Local Sheriff Calls Out New York Bail Reform After Tragic Animal Cruelty Case
More information has been released following the discovery of an emaciated, deceased dog in Sullivan County. The tragic case has spurred Sullivan County's Sheriff to address concerns with New York State's current bail reform laws. Deceased Dog Discovered in Sullivan County. On...
Owner seeks clarity on running drone-powered cleaning business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jamie Shaw, a drone operator and the owner of Drone Ops Solutions of America, had found an innovative way to transform the window-cleaning industry by using drones. However, that transformation was put on hold when it appeared his operation would be...
Reckless New York driver nabbed on Historic Side of The Villages
A reckless driver was arrested on a drunk driving charge after a traffic stop on the Historic Side of The Villages. Officers got word of a white truck with a utility box committing reckless traffic violations near south U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and Lake Ella Road around 9:40 p.m....
NY man arrested for buying fake physicians orders for medically unnecessary equipment
A New York man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme in which he purchased physician orders for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and submitted claims to Medicare. Robert Lake, a prosthetist and orthotist, was indicted on Oct. 18 for his role in the...
Workers in New York Will Receive Higher Benefits in 2025
Workers across New York State are set to receive higher paid benefits starting January 1st, 2025. If you are expecting a new child in 2025 and are planning to take advantage of Paid Family Leave in New York (PFL), did you know that all eligible employees will receive more money...
Dangerous Drug, Gun Trafficking Network Found In Hudson Valley
"Dangerous criminals" were accused of bringing guns and drugs into the Hudson Valley were found. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the convictions of nine members of a firearms and narcotics trafficking ring. Gun, Drugs Trafficking Ring In Dutchess County, New...
Opinion: It’s time to Axe the Tax for working-class NYC families
As the Albany legislative session gets underway, state lawmakers must make the unaffordability crisis inflicting New York City a priority. Far too many families considered low- and middle-income are fleeing New York City in search of cities where the cost of living fits their...
2 N.Y. lawmakers push for use of Niagara Falls air base in ICE operations
A Western New York air base is being floated as a potential place to help support the recent expansion of ICE operations. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R - NY23) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R - NY21) sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to potentially use the Niagara Falls Air...
Mystery Donor Funds $10 Million Campaign Against Hochul Home Care Plan
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing fierce opposition to her overhaul of a popular but pricey home care program that allows people with...
