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New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, Rome
Griffo, Senate Republicans create working group to combat antisemitism
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, Rome, and the Senate Republican Conference announced the creation of an antisemitism working group more
Gov. Kathy Hochul is offering a 5% increase in the state reimbursement rate for Medicaid. But representatives of a slew of hospital and health care associations said medical establishments need a higher reimbursement rate to avoid financial calamities.
Health facilities make case for hike in Medicaid funding
Advocates for New York’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities have pleaded for a 20% increase in the state’s Medicaid reimbursement rate. more
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Buffalo firefighter dies while battling downtown blaze
A firefighter died inside a burning commercial building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday. more
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Katelyn Kriesel
Manlius town councilor suspends campaign for NY-22
Katelyn Kriesel, a Manlius town councilor, has suspended her campaign for New York’s 22nd Congressional District.  more
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Gravesites are shown at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, Seneca County. The state has assumed ownership of the cemetery in the town of Romulus and renamed it New York State Veterans Cemetery-Finger Lakes
NY takes ownership of first state veterans cemetery
Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery has been given a new name now that it has been formally established as New York’s first state veterans cemetery. more
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DEC issues coyote conflict guidance
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes, to protect the public and their pets. more
DEC’s annual seedling sale under way
The Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery annual spring seedling sale has opened to the public and is scheduled to run through May 12. more
Care coordinator Kelcie Hofmann prepares an eye examination tool for the next patient in Family Health Network's new moving medical unit in Cortland recently.
Mobile unit brings medical care to many in need
In January, Family Health Network started sending its mobile medical unit to Loaves and Fishes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. more
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Three New York State Forest Rangers practice ice water rescues in the town of Forestport on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Rangers joined several local fire departments in the field training, which was conducted on Otter Lake.
SNAPSHOT: Forest Rangers practice ice water rescues
Three New York State Forest Rangers practice ice water rescues in the town of Forestport on Saturday, Feb. 18. more
A report has been filed by the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts’ Pandemic Practices Working Group (PPWG), state officials said. The PPWG was comprised of more than three dozen judges, attorneys, and various executives from across the state. They held public hearings in Albany, New York City and Buffalo, conducted 30 remote listening sessions, heard testimony from over 300 people and reviewed thousands of pages of documents in regards to how courts operated during and after the pandemic.
New York courts look to improve following pandemic-related changes
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the New York State Unified Court System has released a report on how courts can learn and improve going forward. more
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A family enjoys an idle afternoon on the beach at Delta Lake State Park in this May 2022 file photo. With its array of activities for sunbathers, boaters, fishermen and hikers, the popular state park drew 309,577 visitors in 2022, up from 281,411 visitors in 2021.
Area’s state parks help system set new attendance record
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced late last week that annual attendance at state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated topped 79.5 million total visits in 2022. more
Modern cars no longer require the driver to put a key into an ignition, needing only to push a start and stop button while their fob is in the vehicle. Thieves have figured out a way to use your fob’s signal to break into and steal your car.
AAA warns of thieves using vehicle fobs to steal your valuables
For any drivers who use an electronic fob to start their motor vehicles, AAA has a warning about how thieves use those fobs against you. more
State funds to help trio of area non-profits help others
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that three area non-profit, human services organizations will also receive some state funding to assist in their ongoing healthcare efforts for local residents. more
National Grid warns of potential storm outages
With a new round of winter storms forecasted for this week, National Grid officials said they have increased staffing to handle the potential workload. more
A snowmobiler passes by a sign on Lakeview Ave. “ADK Snow” in Old Forge in this February 2022 file photo.
Hochul announces free snowmobiling weekend March 3-5
Beginning March 3-5 this year, and annually thereafter, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in March, will be free for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers. more
After New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to ban flavored milk in New York City schools, Rep. Elise Stefanik led this effort to prevent local limitations on flavored milk in the federal school lunch program in order to preserve the choices of schools and students.
Stefanik introduces bill to protect milk choices in schools
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the Protecting School Milk Choices Act, which would ensure schools participating in the National School Lunch Program offer students at least one flavored milk option. more
The Rotary Club of New Hartford has found a new home at Preswick Glen, and the independent senior living community will host the club for its weekly meetings. From left: George Carpenter, president of the Rotary Club of New Hartford; Gary Holeck, executive director of Preswick Glen; and Jeremy Rutter, chief executive officer of Community Wellness Partners.
New Hartford Rotary Club finds new home at Preswick Glen
The Rotary Club of New Hartford has found a new home at Preswick Glen. more
The hemlock wooly adelgid, an invasive species that attacks eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, is shown in this state Department of Environmental Conservation photo.
Webinar to help forest owners combat highly invasive pest
Forest land owners and managers are encouraged to join the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Invasive Species Management and the New York State Hemlock Initiative. more
A fisherman casts his line out on the Mohawk River in this Daily Sentinel file photo. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the 2023 dates for free freshwater fishing days in New York, including this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19.
NY aims to lure additional anglers with free fishing days
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 2023 dates for free freshwater fishing in New York. more
Counties fear Medicaid shift will trigger grim decisions
Local governments leaders told lawmakers Wednesday a Hochul administration plan to redirect hundreds of millions of Medicaid dollars to the state will force counties to make a tough choice. more
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