New York State
A new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union reveals a dramatic 65% increase in government-operated drones across New York State over the past two years. With 876 drones now registered—508 of which are controlled by law enforcement—the NYCLU raises concerns about unregulated aerial surveillance. The report warns that these drones, many equipped with […]
The deadline to get a Real ID is quickly approaching. It will be required to fly domestically, if you don’t have a passport, beginning May 7. An appointment with the DMC is required to get your Real ID. You must also bring proof of identity, social security and U.S. citizenship. Source: 13 WHAM-TV
Applications are open for New York’s FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program, which offers $250,000 in funding to help low-income families access fresh local produce. The program subsidizes up to 50% of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for SNAP recipients. Grants between $25,000 and $50,000 are available for nonprofits, public schools, tribal organizations, and local […]
New York State Police issued over 11,500 tickets during their St. Patrick’s Day weekend enforcement campaign. The crackdown included sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, and increased patrols targeting speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive behavior. A total of 239 people were arrested for DWI, and officers investigated 563 crashes, none of which were fatal. In the […]
A statewide burn ban is now in effect across New York State, prohibiting brush burning and open fires to reduce the risk of wildfires. The ban, which began Sunday, March 16, is due to warm temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds, which make it easier for fires to spread. Despite the ban, campfires and small […]
Five Section V teams secured spots in the state semifinals after intense matchups in the Far West Regionals. Boys Basketball Class AA: Greece Athena edged Health Sciences 56-55, with Russell Ellis (17 points) and I’zick Reaves (13 points) leading the charge. They will face Niskayuna on March 20. Class A: Cam Blankenberg’s 32 points powered […]
President Donald Trump met with New York Governor Kathy Hochul at the White House on Friday to discuss key infrastructure issues, including a natural gas pipeline and congestion pricing in New York City. The Constitution natural gas pipeline, previously blocked in 2020 over water permit concerns, is back on the table, with Trump claiming it […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will impose a 25% tariff on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota starting Monday. The move is a direct response to President Trump’s trade policies, which recently introduced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports—though the White House has since paused these tariffs for a […]
An investigation is underway following the death of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Upstate New York. Nantwi, who had been serving a five-year sentence for criminal possession of a weapon since May, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. New York State Police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision […]
With spring approaching, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding residents to steer clear of coyotes, as they may become territorial and protective during pup-rearing season. While coyotes generally avoid human contact, conflicts can arise if they lose their fear of people—especially if they associate humans with food sources like garbage […]
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