07.20.17 |
George Ackley drowned after his motorized scooter rolled down an embankment at his home in Westfield. Ackley became trapped in a ditch that was flooded from recent storms.
07.20.17 |
Officials credit the Excelsior Scholarship program which offers free college to most students. Some private schools, however, are seeing a noticeable dip in enrollment Bill Cheetham, the admissions chief at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, says...
07.19.17 |
This is the same virus that killed a 74-year-old Albany area man earlier this year. The Powassan virus was last detected 20 years ago. It's spread mostly by deer ticks.
07.19.17 |
Every year, vets from all over New York gather to talk about ways to improve the lives of those who've served. Members in New York logged in over 600,060 volunteer hours in 2016. This year marks the 99th American Legion Convention, which runs...
07.19.17 |
A spokesperson for the Department of State, said that such disclosure could potentially provide useful information to hackers and draw attention to the application, resulting in even more intrusion attempts. The 90 billion figure applies to all...
07.19.17 |
House Republicans have abruptly retreated from talks over raising taxes to help stitch together the "bare-bones" spending package. The GOP says Pennsylvanians are already taxed too much. They're exploring other revenue sources, including...
07.18.17 |
Researchers have found that female lawmakers were responsible for 10% of the 3,800 bills signed into law the past two years. Women make up only 17% of Pennsylvania's general assembly.
07.18.17 |
With about a month left before classes begin, the deadline to apply for the Excelsior Scholarship is this Friday, July 21. College financial aid advisors say when you apply, you'll need copies of last year's New York state tax returns, a college...
07.18.17 |
The State System of Higher Education says Chancellor Frank Brogan will retire on September 1st from the position that pays him $346,000 a year. Brogan, who is 63 years old, told the board of his decision last week, shortly before a meeting in...
07.18.17 |
The 12-story structure hosted its last guests a decade ago. Since then it has become an abandoned eyesore. Built in 1924, the Hotel Niagara was once the grandest of places to stay in Niagara Falls. In its heyday, the hotel provided lodging for...
