Understanding Your Knife Rights in New York: A Legal Guide
In New York State, you are generally allowed to possess folding knives with blades under four inches, provided they are not used for illegal activities. However, certain types of knives are strictly prohibited statewide, including switchblades, ballistic knives, cane swords, metal knuckle knives, and pilum ballistic...
Syracuse Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Cocaine Distribution and Money Laundering
A Syracuse man, Juan Correa, Jr., has been sentenced to seven years in a federal penitentiary for charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering, as announced by United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III. Correa, Jr., age 31, admitted to his role in a...
Micron plans to build rail extension near its campus to ship construction materials
TOWN OF CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The 20,000 page report detailing Micron’s impact on the region is offering new details about the company’s little-known plan to build an extension to the current railroad system by its campus to ship materials needed for construction. Later this year, the company will begin building...
Upstate New York Snake Slaying Under Investigation
A native snake was found belly-up and barely alive in the Hudson Valley. What DEC officers uncovered next led to charges. In the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's latest Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol, the DEC confirmed a snake was "killed unlawfully" in Dutchess County. For all...
Heartbreaking body cam footage shows newborn found all alone next to her mother’s body
Neighbors called for a wellness check when they noticed packages piling up outside the woman's apartment
Up to 2 Million New Yorkers Risk Losing Health Insurance Due to Federal Budget...
The NY State of Health, New York’s official health insurance marketplace, has issued an urgent alert, warning that a sweeping federal budget bill, which the […] The post Up to 2 Million New Yorkers Risk Losing Health Insurance Due to Federal Budget Bill, NY State of Health Warns appeared first on NEPYORK .
Final Bell Rings for Smartphones in New York Schools
(WENY) -- New York will become the nation’s largest state to bar smartphones and other internet-enabled devices for the entire school day beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, June 27th. Under the plan, every public school district must adopt and post a “distraction-free”...
Local Child Advocate on Why Westchester’s Children of Immigrants Face Inequality – Even as...
I was born in Ecuador and came to the United States at 12. Like many undocumented immigrants, I experienced economic, educational, and emotional barriers. Upon adjusting my immigration status, I took advantage of the chance to advance my education and enrolled in college when I was 35 and my daughter was two.
Governor Hochul announces $1 billion for nearly 3,000 homes in NY
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion investment to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across New York State. This initiative is part of her five-year, $25 billion Housing Plan aimed at addressing the state's housing crisis by increasing the housing supply. Governor Hochul...
List of Fourth of July fireworks, events across Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Colorful firework displays and lively parades will kick off across the area as Western New Yorkers celebrate the Fourth of July. See a full list of this year’s displays and events celebrating the holiday below. Firework shows are listed by date, with Independence Day festivities below. Monday,...
