New York Attorney General Strikes Settlement with Bronx Landlord Suspected of Tenant Blacklisting Practices
In a firm stance against discriminatory housing practices, New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a settlement with Parkchester Preservation Management, LLC (Parkchester Management), a Bronx landlord accused of illegally blacklisting prospective tenants. This settlement emerges as part of AG James'...
Syracuse emergency food providers are strained as SNAP benefits are cut
Emergency food providers in Syracuse are under mounting pressure as cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ripple through the community. Organizations that have long served as a safety net, including the Interfaith Community Collective, are now facing an overwhelming surge in demand. The...
Vera House hosting New Beginnings Gala during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(WSYR-TV) — For those who experience domestic violence, sexual abuse, or elder abuse, Vera House is the place for them to create new beginnings. Now, Vera House is encouraging those who wish to support those in our community who’ve experienced abuse to come out for a night of fun and togetherness during their New...
Firefighters battle large brush fire in Tully
Tully, N.Y. - Firefighters battled a large brush fire in the town of Tully for hours Friday night. The Tully Fire Department was called to the scene at 5:54 p.m. Otisco Fire Department was also on the scene. Multiple calls have gone out throughout the evening for any available units...
Henninger High School teacher ‘slammed to the ground’ by student
SYRAUCSE, N.Y. — A teacher at Henninger High School was attacked by a student Friday morning, the Syracuse Police Department said. The police department said a security resource officer (SRO) reported a fight at the high school between two students. The Syracuse City School District said the incident occurred at 9 a.m.
Oswego County woman accused of keeping disabled person in garbage shed in disgusting, hot...
HASTINGS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 75-year-old woman is facing charges, accused of keeping a disabled person in a garbage shed with disgusting conditions, New York State Police said. 75-year-old Maria Traub is charged with felonies of Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person and Reckless...
2 of the Best Haunted Hotels In America Are In New York State
As the leaves turn and Halloween nears, the whispers of the past echo through two of New York’s most haunted hotels.
Woman hit by school bus at intersection in Auburn
A First Student School Bus hit a 66-year-old woman at the Genesee Street and Loop Road intersection, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries, and the investigation is ongoing.
Residents blast NYSEG rate hikes, office closure
One Auburn man’s $315 power bill ballooned to nearly $1,000 in just months — and it could climb higher if NYSEG’s proposed rate hikes go through, according to The Citizen. The utility wants to raise electric rates by 23.7% and gas by 33.5%, sparking public backlash at a packed hearing. Dozens slammed the plan,...
Massachusetts Eyes Law That Has Fueled New York’s Gang Problems
Massachusetts is again mulling a "Raise the Age" law aimed at keeping young adults out of the adult court system. Progressive Massachusetts is calling on state lawmakers to back "An Act to Promote Public Safety and Better Outcomes for Young Adults." ...
