New York State
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This news story will give you a giggle or two. Apparently, New York State has rejected over 1,800 license plates in 2022. The reason being… Well, let me let you read for yourself. WHITECLAW, HOTBOOTY, MILFMKR, B1TTCH, SLUUTBUS, IMAKUWET and the list goes on. The NYS DMV said they rejected 1,809 license plates last year […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act bill, just before the deadline. The bill, which “Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought,” was passed with bipartisan support in both chambers of the state Legislature. Governor Hochul wrote […]
A new bill proposed by NY Senator Thomas O’Mara would push the speed limit up to at 70 for NYS highways. Currently, state law caps all speed limits at 55 miles per hour for any road, highway, parkway, or bridge. For certain highways — such as interstate highways — the limit steps up to 65 […]
Two New York mothers are suing their children’s public school district, Riverhead Central School District located on Long Island, for causing “emotional distress” by enforcing mask-wearing despite the overturning of a state mandate. The mask mandate policy went into effect in August 2021, and has been accused of being “cruel” and “unusual” due to alleged […]
Yesterday, Monroe County held the annual Winterfest at Mendon Ponds. The event featured a Mercy Flight Helicopter demonstration, arts and crafts, hay rides, sledding, food trucks, performances by the campfire at Stewart Lodge, and more. Mendon Ponds Park is the largest of Monroe County’s 22 parks, with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and glacially […]
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is showing his appreciation for those who have supported him during his recovery so far by sharing a video via social media. This is the first time Hamlin has officially spoken to the public since the scare in Cincinnati. Hamlin stated: “It was just a lot to process within my […]
The Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been lifted. However, Governor Kathy Hochul is indicating that the overturning will not allow any unvaccinated individuals to return to their roles. The mandate, which asked hospitals and nursing homes throughout the state to develop individual policies enforcing vaccinations, was implemented by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021. […]
The Strong National Museum of Play has been nominated by USA Today as one of the best pop culture museums in the country! 20 museums have been nominated across the country, and you can vote by clicking here Strong Museum opened to the public in 1982 and credits its world-class toy and video game collections […]
This past Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester to highlight parts of her State of the State address, including housing and lead exposure proposals. Governor Hochul stopped at the Upper Falls Square Apartments on Hudson Avenue, urging local leaders to take steps back in reducing the risk of child lead poisoning in rental properties. Governor […]
Looks like the Buffalo Bills are another step closer to getting that new stadium. Erie County Stadium Corporation approved the $1.4 billion stadium deal. The decision was via a unanimous vote. The approved plan will include $600 million in state funding, $550 million from the Buffalo Bills, and $250 million from Erie County. The Erie […]