Public housing residents grateful to have EBT funding again
The government shutdown had New Yorkers who depend on food assistance, like SNAP, checking their EBT cards as they experienced funding delays. For some public housing residents at Harborview Terrace in Hell’s Kitchen, a food pantry crammed in a small space was a lifeline. “The little bit of food...
Debate Continues: Has New York’s Bail Reform Truly Improved Our Safety?
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National Grid gives $275K to food banks across New York
As food insecurity climbs across the state, National Grid is stepping in with $275,000 in funding for food banks and pantries from Buffalo to Long Island. The company announced the donation on November 14 as part of its broader “Grid for Good” initiative. The funding will go toward helping local organizations...
The flow of foreclosed properties to Syracuse’s land bank has slowed. The city says...
At the beginning of September 2024, Syracuse lawmakers were set to vote on the transfer of a tax delinquent property on Baldwin Avenue to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. The land bank sells formerly tax delinquent properties to buyers who rehabilitate or build more homes. The council abstained from voting...
Driver killed after van overturns on I-481 in Cicero
A 67-year-old man died Thursday evening after his van rolled over on Interstate 481 in Cicero. State Police say the crash happened around 5:22 p.m. on Nov. 13, as the man was driving southbound in a 2011 Chevrolet Express van. He tried to exit onto Bear Road at Exit 10 but veered off the east… More Driver killed...
Upstate New York Snow Squalls Sunday: Dangerous Travel Possible 5–10 PM
Binghamton, NY – Snow squalls and strong wind gusts are expected to move across portions of central and upstate New York on Sunday, creating potentially hazardous travel during the late afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton. Forecasters say winds will increase throughout...
New York Losing Billions As Residents Flee To These States
New York State is losing more than residents. As residents flee the state, the Empire State is losing hundreds of billions in income. Here's why it impacts those who stay.
Hochul delays All-Electric Building Act amid lawsuit, climate backlash
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration will indefinitely delay the All-Electric Buildings Act, a landmark climate law passed in 2023, the third major decision to draw the ire of environmentalists this week. On Wednesday, state attorneys agreed to a stipulation filed with the U.S....
PSC strengthens rights of energy customers
ALBANY- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has amended the state’s Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and standard renewal notice requirements to align with New York’s General Business Law Article 349-d, which established a bill of rights for energy service company (ESCO) customers. In a separate...
Missing Elderly Man Found Trapped In Upstate New York Swamp
A 77-year-old vanished while hunting in Upstate New York. Here’s what happened next.
