News
Local leaders assure public of readiness as winter storm approaches New York
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) GREECE, N.Y. " Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York in anticipation of a storm expected on Sunday. Local leaders met Friday to prepare the public for the snow. City and county officials emphasized safety during the storm....
Guide to New York State health care laws that go into effect in 2026
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (337+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. " A new year means new laws in New York State, including several that aim to make medical treatment more affordable. Starting on Jan. 1, insurers will be required to cover medically necessary'EpiPens'and to cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year for…...
Disabled veterans in New York may get some tax relief
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (105+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Disabled veterans in New York may soon receive some tax relief due to a recent state bill. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new bill into law, granting a complete property tax ... Disabled veterans in New York may get some…...
New York National Guard members who served in 9/11 are now eligible for disability benefits
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (165+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Members of the Army and Navy New York National Guard (NYNG) who responded on 9/11 and who were on state active duty during it can now register for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs World Trade…...
AG James sues UPS, claiming company underpaid seasonal workers in New York
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (123+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. " New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing UPS, accusing the company of cheating seasonal workers out of millions of dollars. James claims that UPS underpaid thousands of holiday workers across the state by failing to record all hours,…...
Still waiting on your New York inflation refund check? Here's what you need to know
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (349+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Some New Yorkers are still waiting for their "inflation refund" checks from the state. While the majority have gotten theirs, a few are experiencing delays. The state says more than 8.2 million checks have been mailed, with the last mass…...
New York State might owe you money: Here's how to claim it
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " According to the State Comptroller's Office, there are more than $20 billion in unclaimed funds available for New Yorkers. The State Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds returns money each day to New Yorkers to reunite them with their lost money,…...
What's the latest on the New York State inflation refund checks?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. " As we head into the holiday shopping season, have you received your inflation refund check from New York State yet? Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced on Tuesday that 8.2 million checks have been mailed out so far, which completes the…...
FBI in western New York played role in Charlie Kirk murder investigation, director reveals
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (167+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The investigation into the murder of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk extended into western New York. RELATED: The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is charged with murder in Charlie Kirk shooting When FBI Director Kash Patel thanked his agents for…...
After crashes in New York: Lawyer explains rights of charter bus riders, including no-fault coverage
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (307+ words) Federal data revealed that New York was among the top five states for bus crashes in 2024, with 909 incidents involving school, city, and charter buses. A tragic crash last month on the Thruway in Pembroke resulted in five deaths and dozens…...